APH Confirms 1st COVID-19 Death

Algoma Public Health's reporting its first COVID-19 death.

A statement from the health unit gives no further details "out of respect for the family", though Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Loo says she's "deeply saddened by this loss of life".

The health unit says "this tragic loss highlights the seriousness of the virus", urging every Algoma resident to "do their part to protect our community, by staying home and avoiding close contact with others".

APH has reported 142 cases since the pandemic began, 28 currently "active".

Meanwhile, Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting five more cases in Greater Sudbury, bringing the health unit's total to 395, including 62 "active".

Technical Issue Requires Application Resubmission for Wawa Senior's Complex

A technical issue's prompting a call for certain applications to be re-submitted for Wawa's new senior's complex.

The Algoma District Services Administration Board says a technical issue means anyone who sent the application to the email address, HS-Waitlist@adsab.on.ca, will need to submit the application and supporting documents again, either: mailing it to Algoma District Services Administration Board, 50 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0; emailing pbeach@adsab.on.ca; or faxing 705-842-3747.

There's a resubmission deadline of 4:45 pm on Monday, February 8th.

PHSD Confirms 2 COVID-19 Deaths, APH Reports More Cases

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting two more COVID-19-related deaths at a retirement home in the midst of an outbreak.

The health unit says the deaths - its fourth and fifth since the pandemic began - relate to the outbreak at the Amberwood Suites retirement home in Greater Sudbury, though both died in hospital.

Another resident of the facility died Friday, the first death for the health unit since May.

Meanwhile, PHSD's reporting three new cases in Greater Sudbury - bringing the total to 390, including 62 "active" - while declaring three new outbreaks in Greater Sudbury: at Ecole St-Denis, the Elizabeth Centre, and Extendicare Falconbridge.

Algoma Public Health's reporting two new cases in the Sault Ste. Marie area - bringing the health unit to 142, 37 "active" including one in hospital - with the Algoma District School Board confirming an individual associated with R-M Moore Public School in the Sault tested positive, though it says the health unit's contacted anyone considered a close contact and all contacts in this scenario are "low risk".

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit - which confirmed three more COVID-19-related deaths over the weekend - is reporting four new cases in the Thunder Bay area, all stemming from close contact with a known case.

The health unit has reported 732 cases, 75 currently "active", including three in hospital, one in the ICU.

The Porcupine Health Unit isn't reporting any new cases, though it still has 15 "active".

Harte Gold Sets Higher Guidance for Sugar Zone Mine in White River

White River's gold mine is looking to greatly increase production this year, after exceeding last year's guidance.

Harte Gold says full year gold production from the Sugar Zone mine totalled 25,649 ounces - above the 24,000 ounce upper range of last year's guidance - with 10,835 ounces produced over the fourth quarter, its highest quarterly production so far.

For 2021, Harte's set guidance of 60,000 to 65,000 ounces - about two-thirds "unhedged" - expecting to hit an average throughput rate of 800 tonnes per day during the current first quarter, continuing for the rest of the year.

TBDHU Confirms 3 More COVID-19 Deaths While Local Health Units Report More Cases

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit's reporting three more COVID-19-related deaths - at least two at a long-term care home where several residents have died.

The health unit's website now shows 26 deaths, with Southbridge Roseview's site saying 23 residents "have passed as a result of this virus".

The health unit's also confirmed fourteen cases in the Thunder Bay area - one at Southbridge Roseview and two linked to the Thunder Bay District Jail outbreak - with six in unspecified "district communities" and three in unspecified First Nation communities.

They've also declared an outbreak at Valard Construction's East-West Tie Project camp in Marathon, which has been linked to at least five cases, according to the Marathon Family Health Team.

In total, the health unit has reported 728 cases, 87 currently "active", including three in hospital, one in the ICU.

Algoma Public Health reported four cases over the weekend - three in the Sault Ste. Marie area, one in Central and East Algoma - bringing the health unit to 140, 35 "active", including one in hospital.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts has confirmed four in Greater Sudbury, bringing the health unit to 387, 68 "active".

The Porcupine Health Unit's confirmed one more stemming from the outbreak at Extendicare Kapuskasing and two in the Hearst and Hornepayne area - it's seen 170 cases, 18 "active".

LDHC Reminding of Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Wawa's hospital is reminding of a few restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic - but emphasizing it's still here if needed.

Lady Dunn Health Centre CEO Kadean Ogilvie says anyone who needs emergency services is encouraged to come to the hospital, though they prefer they're unaccompanied.

Ogilvie notes Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging services are still available, if needed.

Ogilvie notes visits are currently not allowed for Acute Care patients, while visits to Long-Term Care patients are limited to the "designated caregiver" - per provincial regulations - but she reminds those who go to the hospital will be screened.

Ogilvie adds the hospital recognizes Long-Term Care residents thrive with support from family and friends, and it will try to facilitate "virtual visits".

PHSD Confirms 3rd COVID-19 Death

Public Health Sudbury and Districts has confirmed its third COVID-19-related death.

The health unit says a resident of the Amberwood Suites retirement home in Greater Sudbury died in hospital - they're providing no further information, except that the case was linked to an outbreak at the retirement home.

The health unit's also reported three more cases in Greater Sudbury for a total of 383, 73 "active".

Meanwhile, Algoma Public Health's reporting seven more cases in Central and East Algoma and another in the Elliot Lake area - most from close contact with a known case, the rest unknown right now - bringing it to 136, 31 active - including one in hospital - with one "non-resident case" currently in the region.

The health unit's also declared the end of outbreaks at Sault Ste. Marie's Great Northern Retirement Home and Extendicare Maple View.

For the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, four new cases have been confirmed in the Thunder Bay area and four in unspecified "district communities" - two linked to an outbreak at the Thunder Bay District Jail, one from travel outside northwestern Ontario - bringing it to 705, including 80 "active", three in hospital, two in the ICU.

The Porcupine Health Unit currently has 23 "active".

LDHC Foundation Thanks Community for Supporting Wish Campaign

With the New Year well underway, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation's thanking the community for supporting its annual holiday fundraising campaign.

Vice Chair Susan Switzer says the annual "Wish Upon A Star" campaign saw great support.

Switzer emphasizes such contributions ensure the "excellent services" provided by the local hospital can be enhanced, with Foundation Intern Angele Guy noting this will allow for new equipment in the Medical Device Reprocessing department.

Guy says the Foundation will consult the hospital administration to determine the next equipment purchase goal, though fundraising's already underway through the popular "Catch the Ace" campaign, with a spring mail-out campaign expected in a couple months.

PHSD Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting eight more COVID-19 cases - one in an unspecified "Sudbury District" community, the rest in Greater Sudbury.

That brings the health unit to a total of 380, including 76 "active".

Algoma Public Health - on the other hand - is reporting three more "resolved" cases, leaving it with 40 "active" - including one person in hospital - with one "non-resident case" currently in the region.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts has also announced the first vaccinations in the region: the Moderna vaccine's set to arrive this week for residents and staff of the Wiikwemikoong Nursing Home on Manitoulin Island.

Chapleau Civic Centre Remains Closed to Public

Public access to Chapleau's Civic Centre will remain restricted for some time.

Mayor Michael Levesque says Council's agreed to keep the building closed to the public, though there's some accommodation for residents.

As for the AW Moore Arena, Mayor Levesque says it's unclear when it'll reopen - officially, it's only closed to the 25th, but that could be extended, particularly depending on provincial and regional restrictions.

In Wawa, the Municipal Office is now closed to visitors - though staff may be reached by phone or email - while the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre remains closed.

TBDHU Confirms 23rd COVID-19 Death, PHSD Reports 13 More Cases

Another COVID-19 death's been reported at a Thunder Bay long-term care home.

Southbridge Roseview's website now shows 21 residents have died from the virus, while the Thunder Bay District Health Unit's confirmed the 23rd death in its region.

The health unit - meanwhile - has confirmed eighteen more cases in the Thunder Bay area - including one at Southbridge Roseview and fourteen linked to an outbreak at the Thunder Bay District Jail - bringing the health unit to 689, 83 "active" - including six staff of Southbridge Roseview - three of the health unit's cases are in hospital, including two in the ICU.

It has also declared an outbreak for a section of the Hogarth Riverview Manor in Thunder Bay.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting thirteen more cases in Greater Sudbury - bringing the health unit to 372 total, 71 "active" - while the Porcupine Health Unit's confirmed three more linked to an outbreak at Extendicare Kapuskasing, bringing the health unit to 167, 27 "active", including two currently outside of the region.

Algoma Public Health has 43 "active" cases - with one "non-resident case" currently in the region - including one person who's been hospitalized.

Chapleau's Taste of the North Winter Carnival Cancelled for 2021

Some unfortunate news for Chapleau, as the Township's cancelled this year's "Taste of the North" Winter Carnival.

Citing "the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the additional safety protocols that have been implemented based on public health guidelines for COVID-19", the Township says it has made the "unfortunate" decision, but emphasizes it was "made with the community's safety in mind", noting the region's currently in lockdown and there are currently limits on social gatherings while non-essential travel's discouraged.

Still, while the Township says "these unprecedented times forced us to pause for 2021", it adds "rest assured that the tradition will continue".

Snowmobiler Survives Cold Water Exposure on Manitowik Lake

A snowmobiler suffered only "non-life-threatening" injuries after their snowmachine went through the ice near Wawa.

Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to the report of an overdue snowmobiler in the Manitowik Lake area Friday night, assisted by a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officer.

Attempts to find the missing person with snowmobiles were unsuccessful, but an aerial search the next morning noted a snowmobile track along the frozen lake surface onto a "vast expanse of open water".

A further search spotted a set of tracks and a helmet on the ice over a kilometre away from where the sled initially went onto open water, and a large plume of smoke was later detected on the shoreline, where the person was standing outside a cabin with the letters "SOS" written in coffee grounds on the snow.

They were taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

PHSD Confirms 7 More Cases, TBDHU Reports 1

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting seven more cases in Greater Sudbury - hitting 359 total - though several more "resolved" cases leaves it with 67 "active".

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit's confirmed one more in the Thunder Bay area, bringing the health unit to 671 cases but more recoveries brought "active" cases down to 68, though three are in hospital, two in the ICU.

Algoma Public Health still has 46 "active" cases - with one "non-resident case" currently in the region - while the Porcupine Health Unit has 28 "active", two self-isolating outside its region.

Chapleau Council Set to Hold 1st Meeting of 2021

Chapleau Council has a busy night ahead, with their first meeting of the year.

Included on the agenda are by-laws for an interim tax levy, registration and control of dogs, a transfer payment agreement from the Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning Program, and a lease agreement with Wilderness Helicopters.

Also on the agenda are resolutions for an appointment to the library board, renewal of the township's insurance, a purchase order for laptops, issuing a tender for a tandem plow truck, and providing staff direction on public access to the Civic Centre.

There are also three "in-camera" items: one about the possible sale of the Township's Industrial Building; one about CAO recruitment; the other about the Dufferin Street Project.

Aside from the "in-camera" portion, the public can listen in on tonight's meeting by calling 1-800-974-5902, entering conference I-D 5116623 - the meeting starts at 6:30.

More COVID-19 Cases Reported Throughout Region

Cases are continuing to rise across the region.

Algoma Public Health's confirmed six more in the Sault Ste. Marie area and one in the Central and East Algoma area - four stem from close contact with a known case, the rest are unknown at this time.

They bring the health unit to 128 cases, 56 "active" plus one "non-resident case" currently in the region.

Similarly, Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting six more in Greater Sudbury and one in the Manitoulin District, hitting 352 total, 66 "active".

The Porcupine Health Unit's reported four more in the Timmins area, bringing the health unit 164, including 31 "active", two currently outside its region.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit's added eight in the Thunder Bay area - one stemming from travel outside of northwestern Ontario - bringing the health unit to 670 cases, 74 "active", including three in hospital, two of them in the ICU.

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