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More COVID-19 cases are being reported in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is twelve since Wednesday - seven in Greater Sudbury, two in the western Sudbury District, and three in the Manitoulin District - pushing known "active" cases up slightly, to 45.
The health unit only updates hospitalization figures Wednesdays, but last showed 32 in hospital, two in ICUs.
Chapleau's mayor is touting a recent conference as a success.
Speaking to JJAM FM News, Mayor Ryan Bignucolo noted the Township was able to have a few delegations at the recent Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto, with "followup calls” planned.
Mayor Bignucolo says he stayed an extra day after the conference to meet with executives from GreenFirst Forest Products - owners of Chapleau's sawmill - along with mayors from the other communities where it has operations, discussing their plans - with the chip problem highlighted as an issue that needs to be urgently addressed, along with housing.
Mayor Bignucolo adds he also had a meeting with Hydro One - discussing the proposed sale of Chapleau Hydro to the larger utility - and touts how the conference allows brief meetings with ministers, and facilitates networking with other mayors and communities.
Some Wawa adults are going to prom this weekend - in support of the local food bank.
Emphasizing it's meant as community outreach - with funds raised supporting the Wawa Community Food Bank - Wawa Adult Learning Centre Executive Director Michelle Terris explains Saturday's Adult Prom Dance will feature a number of things familiar to a prom.
Terris says everyone at least 19 years old is invited - as it is a licensed event - noting the dress code's flexible.
Terris adds tickets are available at the centre - located next to Canadian Tire, on Broadway Avenue - or online - with a link through the centre's Facebook page - though there may be available for cash only at the door of the Adult Prom Dance, which will be held tomorrow night at 8 pm, at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.
Local libraries are marking a major day for readers this weekend.
Wawa Public Library CEO and Head Librarian Sue Jarrell explains tomorrow is Family Literacy Day.
Jarrell emphasizes there's more than one way to read to your children.
Jarrell encourages parents to bring their kids to the library and get them a card and some books - giving them some responsibility, as well - noting there's some book displays set up for Family Literacy Day, and another special resource to check out.
In addition to celebrating Family Literacy Day, the Library's Pokemon Go Club will meet at 11 am Saturday.
Wawa residents are being encouraged to learn more about a key plan being developed for the municipality.
CAO/Clerk Maury O'Neill explains an information session will be held tonight, to discuss a draft for the new Community Improvement Plan.
O'Neill notes the plan includes a number of options intended to "bring Broadway back to beautiful".
O'Neill emphasizes the event's meant to be interactive, encouraging everyone to come out and provide input so the plan can be brought to Council with proper feedback on February 20th - the info session runs from 6:30 pm to 8 pm tonight, in the downstairs boardroom at the Municipal Office, though details for joining via Zoom can be found on the Municipal website.
More COVID-19 cases are being reported in the region - but there are fewer active.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting twelve since Monday - nine in Greater Sudbury, three in the Manitoulin District - though known "active" cases dipped slightly, to 42, with 32 in hospital, two in ICUs - both down slightly from last week.
Organizers of Wawa's recent "funspiel" are calling it "a great success".
Sixteen teams were registered for the 3rd Annual Doubles Curling Funspiel held last weekend, with Tom and Melissa Terris ended up first overall, followed by Joe McCoy and Tyler Fahrer in second, then Barb and Mark Leschishin in third.
Pat Harron's thanked for catering supper, Doris and Julie for being refreshment servers, MMCC staff for setting up the ice and other support, and organizers Jim Hoffmann and Andy Stevens are also highlighted, along with the Wawa Curling Leagues.
Curlers are reminded a three-person funspiel's in the planning stage for February 24th, while everyone's encouraged to contact the Community Centre for information about curling leagues and open curling.
A Chapleau student's being highlighted for a parliamentary role.
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is putting the spotlight on Emmanuel Boucher, who's held the position of co-Prime Minister of Ecole secondaire catholique Trillium's Student Parliament, a role that also sees the Grade 12 student sit on the French Catholic school board's Student Senate, quoting Boucher as "happy to be a member of the Student Senate because I enjoy creating activities for the students at Ecole secondaire catholique Trillium and having fun", as well as "representing my school at the school board level and in the community", wanting to - along with the Student Parliament team - "help develop my school for years to come".
More COVID-19 cases are being reported in the region - but there are fewer active.
Algoma Public Health's reporting nineteen over the last week - twelve in the Sault Ste. Marie area, four in the Elliot Lake area, one in Central and East Algoma, and two in North Algoma (which includes Wawa, Dubreuilville, White River, and the Michipicoten and Missinabie Cree First Nations) - though known "high risk active" cases dropped to 36, with eight in hospital.
The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation's celebrating a major milestone.
Following the recent Giving Tuesday and Wish Campaigns, the Foundation's announced it surpassed $1-million in funds raised since it was created in 2008 - in fact, it hit $1,003,000 - which it notes is particularly important as foundations face "even greater challenges to their fundraising efforts" with health care services "in severe decline".
In the fifteen years since the Foundation was founded, over $750,000 in equipment has been purchased, with another $140,000 already allocated and over $75,000 in restricted funds for long-term care, cancer, and palliative care needs.
The Wawa Family Health Team's welcoming a new doctor to the team.
Dr. Matt Breton - who joined at the start of the year - obtained his medical degree and completed a family medicine residency at the University of Toronto, and has practiced in rural settings across Ontario, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories, but first visited Wawa in 2020 while completing the Lake Superior Provincial Park Coastal Trail with his partner, returning as a resident in 2021 and serving as a recurring locum since.
Former patients of Dr. Stamler who wish to roster with Dr. Breton have a couple options: if you have an upcoming appointment, simply make sure to bring your valid health care then fill out the paperwork at that time, or attend the clinic during a roster blitz today or next Tuesday, January 30th through Friday, February 2nd, between 11 am and 6 pm - those unable to attend during blitz times can also call the Wawa Family Health Team at 705-856-1313, using menu option 2.
The Wawa Doctors Medical Group also thanks recruitment coordinator Ann Fenlon, the Lady Dunn Health Centre, community support, and everyone else involved in recruitment efforts
Wawa Municipal Council's holding a special meeting tonight to go over fire services.
There are two items on the agenda for tonight's meeting: a presentation from the Loomex Group, and a resolution to accept their Wawa Fire Service Review report, the focus of the presentation.
Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin told JJAM FM News last year - when Loomex was awarded the contract for the review - that the report simply goes over what is and should be offered in the community.
Open for the public to attend, the meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers, and livestreamed through the Municipality's YouTube channel.
Wawa's Legion Executive is looking at replacing the local cenotaph.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 429 President Mary Anne Pearson explains the Cenotaph in Queen's Park is in very poor condition.
Pearson says plans are for a few changes, including to the design of the monument, but also its location.
Pearson notes the new spot would be convenient, as recent Remembrance Day ceremonies have been held at the MMCC, anyway - so it would cut travel after the ceremony at the Cenotaph to the larger service.
While she says discussions have been held with the Municipality about the new Cenotaph and location, funding still needs to be secured.
Comments and suggestions about the plan are encouraged - simply contact a member of the Legion Executive: Pearson, Larry Harvey, Barb Leschishin, or Eric Mitrikas.
Chapleau Town Council's had a promising start to the year.
Mayor Ryan Bignucolo explains Council discussed de-icing equipment at the airport in their recent first meeting of 2024, calling it "a good investment into the airport".
Bignucolo says Council also discussed the Municipal Accommodation Tax - which applies to things such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, or AirBnB-style rentals - with a request from a local club about the tax, since the funds are meant to support tourism.
Mayor Bignucolo notes the Township's already looking toward Canada Day.
Council also approved a resolution to support a housing project on the waterfront property next to the Chapleau Hub - something Mayor Bignucolo is happy to support.
Like many other municipal representatives, Mayor Bignucolo's currently in Toronto for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.
More COVID-19 cases are being reported in the region - but there are fewer active.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting nine since Friday - eight in Greater Sudbury, another in the broader Sudbury District - though known "active" cases dropped to 43.
The health unit only updates hospitalization figures Wednesdays, but last showed 33 in hospital, three in ICUs.
Wawa residents are being encouraged to learn more about a key plan being developed for the municipality.
CAO/Clerk Maury O'Neill explains an information session will be held this Thursday on a new Community Improvement Plan.
O'Neill notes the plan includes a number of options intended to "bring Broadway back to beautiful".
O'Neill emphasizes the event's meant to be interactive, encouraging everyone to come out and provide input so the plan can be brought to Council with proper feedback on February 20th.
The info session will be held Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the downstairs boardroom at the Municipal Office, though details for joining via Zoom can be found on the Municipal website.
Wawa residents are invited to go to prom - and support a local organization.
Wawa Adult Learning Centre Executive Director Michelle Terris explains the centre's hosting a special dance next weekend.
Terris says everyone at least 19 years old is invited - as it is a licensed event - noting the dress code's flexible.
Terris adds tickets are available at the centre - located next to Canadian Tire, on Broadway Avenue - or online, with a link through the centre's Facebook page.
The Adult Prom Dance will be held this Saturday, January 27th, at 8 pm at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.
Another COVID-19 death's been confirmed in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting a death in the Sudbury District in which COVID contributed but was not the underlying cause of death - that brings the health unit's COVID death toll to 250, nineteen of those in the broader Sudbury District.
It last reported a death January 10th.
The health unit's also reporting six new cases since Wednesday - five in Greater Sudbury, one in the western Sudbury District - though known "active" cases dipped to 55.
The health unit only updates hospitalization figures Wednesdays, but last showed 33 in hospital, three in ICUs.
Wawa Municipal Council will hold a special meeting next week to go over a special report.
There are two items on the agenda for the meeting: a presentation from the Loomex Group, and a resolution to accept their Wawa Fire Service Review report, the focus of the presentation.
Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin told JJAM FM News last year - when Loomex was awarded the contract for the review - that the report simply goes over what is and should be offered in the community.
Open for the public to attend - or watch on the Municipality's YouTube channel - the special meeting will be held Wednesday at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers.
With cold weather here to stay, a local health unit's urging northerners to help prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
Warning hypothermia and frostbite can happen at a wide range of temperatures - but especially when it's colder - Public Health Sudbury and Districts is encouraging precautions, including dressing in layers with a wind resistant outer layer, covering extremities, and staying active but dry, as well as planning according to the weather forecast, limiting the amount of time spent in the cold, and seeking shelter from the wind.
It also recommends monitoring those who may be more vulnerable due to age, living conditions, health conditions, reduced mobility, or isolation, including the unhoused, reminding frostbite is skin that has actually frozen - usually starting with extremities like fingers, toes, ears, nose, and cheeks - while hypothermia's a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's exposed to cold for a long time and loses more heat than it can generate.
