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Ontario and Québec team up for the benefit of the Francophonie

Intergovernmental cooperation will support projects developed jointly by Francophone organizations from both provinces

June 09, 2021

Today, the Ontario and Québec governments launched a call for submissions under their Cooperation and Exchange Agreement with Respect to the Francophonie. The application period is now open and will close on July 16, 2021.

Under this interprovincial agreement, Ontario and Québec, together, are investing up to $500,000 to support projects developed jointly by Francophone...

Municipal Office Reopening to the Public

MEDIA RELEASE – June 9, 2021 -For Immediate Release- Municipal Office Reopening

Wawa, ON – The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that it will be re-opening the Municipal Office Building located at 40 Broadway Avenue effective Monday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Public safety protocols will continue to be put in place and all members of the Public entering the building will have to wear face-masks, hand-sanitize and sign-in at the...

Algoma Public Health update on local COVID-19 vaccination efforts

 

Public Health Nurse Samantha Moore of Algoma Public Health provides an update on local COVID-19 vaccination efforts, as eligibility has greatly expanded with a major focus.

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Update on COVID-19 vaccination in Algoma

The vaccine rollout across the province has accelerated in the last few weeks with first dose vaccinations. In Algoma, almost 65% of adults aged 18 and older have received at least one dose and over 55% for all Algoma residents of all ages. 

Algoma Public Health continues to work with partners across Algoma to offer vaccination to those aged 12 and older. As vaccine continues to arrive, more clinics will be made available across our region.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS AGED 12-17 AND FAMILIES

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Ontario Preparing Students for Skilled Trades and Technology Careers

Free program will give young people skills to pursue in-demand jobs

June 03, 2021

The Ontario government is investing almost $440,000 to help more than 2,000 high school students learn more about available skilled trades and technology careers. The project, led by not-for-profit Junior Achievement (JA), will help local communities recover more quickly from COVID-19 by addressing a shortage of workers in jobs like electrician, plumber, carpenter, computer analyst and software developer.

Details were...