Algoma Public Health is now reporting 4 active cases of Covid 19 in its area.  The individual who tested positive is self-isolating.

Meanwhile, Public Health Sudbury and District is offering additional appointment and walk-in vaccination clinic opportunities this week including today at the Manitoulin Secondary School on Manitoulin Island and mobile clinics in Nairn Centre and Massey.  For the full updated schedule of mobile, walk-in and pop-up clinics for this week click here.

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Over $7.3 million is flowing from the province to the northeast region for film and television projects, including one on Manitoulin Island.

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, announced the funding late last week.

He says the investment will create jobs and promote economic development in Sudbury, North Bay and surrounding areas.

$50,000 is going to The Weengushk Film Institute – a not-for-profit organization and educational centre focused on building a strong role for aspiring Indigenous youth and visible minorities within the media arts industry in the M’Chigeeng First Nation.

The funding will be used to develop a feasibility study to create a world-class arts training facility on Manitoulin Island.

“Our government is proud to support the film and television industry in Northeastern Ontario,

which continues to create good jobs and develop skilled local talent,” said Fedeli. “As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, helping northern production and post-production projects succeed is more important than ever.”

Thirteen projects, in total, are receiving funding.

The other 12 include:

• $2.8 million for Get‘er Done Productions 6 Inc. to produce season six of the Letterkenny

television series

• $530,000 for A Stellar Film Inc. to produce the feature film Stellar

• $500,000 for Mulmur Feed Co. Ltd. to produce the feature film All My Puny Sorrows

• $500,000 for Always a Pleasure Inc. to produce the feature film Door Mouse

• $500,000 for Circle Blue Films Inc. to produce the feature film The Boathouse

• $396,201 for Nortario Film Group Inc. to produce the feature film Fidelity

• $83,550 for Black Rectangle Brand Inc. in Coniston to renovate, purchase new

equipment and increase its marketing capacity

• $64,968 for Red Square Motion Inc. to establish a post-production facility in Sudbury

that focuses on serving and hiring Northern Ontario residents

• $750,000 for Stratagem RX to produce the feature film Lakewood

• $500,000 for Christmas Films 2020 to produce the feature film Tiny Home Christmas

• $500,000 for DNV Productions to produce the feature film A Dog Named Valentine

• $200,000 for Game Theory Films Inc. in North Bay to establish a space for film

productions

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The two sides involved in the Vale strike hope a third party will be the magic charm in reaching a deal and ending a strike, which is entering its eighth week.

Vale spokesperson Danica Pagnutti says over the past week or so, Vale and United Steelworkers Local 6500 in Sudbury agreed to return to the bargaining table, but this time around with a third-party facilitator.

Pagnutti says the two sides remain hopeful that with the facilitator in place, a collective agreement can be reached soon.

Some 2,500 workers have been on strike since June 1st with the key issues being health benefits, especially for new workers and compensation when the market is good.

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Wondering what to do if your child missed Grade 7 and 8 school vaccines?

To get students caught up on vaccines they may have missed, youth aged 12 and older are now eligible to attend summer catch-up clinics being offered by Public Health Sudbury & Districts.

Youth who are due, overdue, or unsure if they are eligible for one or more vaccines can contact Public Health to inquire about their vaccine needs.

There are a variety of vaccines available for children 12 years of age and up, some recommended before returning to schools, others that are required.

The catch-up clinics will be available throughout the summer, so to set up an appointment call the health agency.

Catch-up clinic details
Appointment-based clinics will run every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from July 26 to August 31, inclusive. Evening appointments will also be available on Thursdays upon request.
Additional clinics will be scheduled throughout Public Health’s service area.
How to book an appointment
Parents or legal guardians of youth under 16 years of age, or youth 16 years of age and older who are due or overdue for routine vaccinations can make an appointment at one of the catch-up clinics this summer by calling Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 458 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).
Other locations where vaccines may be received
Youth wishing to receive school program vaccines through their health care provider should contact their office. The vaccines are available for health care providers to order through Public Health’s special release program.

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With dose 10,000 Elliot Lake’s Family Health Team has reached a milestone in the fight against COVID-19.

Team member Doctor Tim diBortoli administered the shot on Friday afternoon adding the milestone is a wonderful symbol of the success of the vaccination process in protecting residents in the city.

Meanwhile,for the third consecutive day, Algoma Public Health is reporting a new case of COVID-29, all in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

The cases are all in self-isolation and close contacts have been contacted.

This brings the total of active cases in the district to three.

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has had no new cases of the virus over the last two weeks. The four active cases within the jurisdiction are all in self-isolation.

Elliot Lake Mayor Dan Marchisella had a positive message for the people of Elliot Lake and is happy to report he received his second doze of the vaccine this week. He is advising the public to get their doses as soon as possible. Video provided by City of Elliot Lake.

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With active forest fires in northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba, Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for northern Ontario, including the Algoma District.

Nicole Lindahl with Algoma Public Health says smoke plumes from these active fires may result in deteriorated air quality across the region clearing up sometime late Monday night.

She cautions residents of the Algoma district that air pollution from wildfire smoke can be harmful to health and aggravate heart or lung conditions.

Lindahl adds common, mild symptoms of smoke exposure include sore and watery eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, mild coughing, or headache, but those at higher risk may have more serious symptoms, like shortness of breath, severe wheezing or coughing, chest pain, or heart palpitations.

She encourages anyone with severe symptoms to seek prompt medical care.

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Sometimes quirky, sometimes tongue in cheek, but always ready to share a wonderful memory, a generous spirit, a good laugh and a great story, Roz welcomes calls and posts from everyone.

Roz wears two hats as our Morning Talent in Espanola and regional journalist for CJJM and sister station CKNR, covering news for three districts; Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury. It is her mission in life to have at least one "good news" story a day.

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Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Espanola - Killarney

Significant snowfall tonight into Monday morning.

Snow is expected to develop over the area this evening as a low pressure system approaches. Snow will be heavy at times tonight into Monday morning before gradually tapering to scattered flurries Monday afternoon.

Total snowfall amounts are expected to be 10 to 15 centimetre range however it is possible a few locations could receive near 20 centimetres.

Travel is expected to be difficult Sunday evening into Monday morning.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

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Due to the current hot dry weather and the 14 day forecast not indicating any significant rain and continued hot and dry weather, the Municipality of Huron Shores Fire Chief has imposed a Fire Ban, effective Noon (12:00 p.m.), Friday, July 3, 2020.

Until further notice, the Municipality of Huron Shores will no longer be issuing burning permits of any kind.

Burning permits are not required for a campfire. A campfire is defined as: A fire intended to be used for cooking or warmth where the fire is constantly attended, no greater than 1 (one) metre in diameter, the flames are less than 1 (one) metre high, the fire is enclosed by non-combustible material such as steel, rock or brick, and it is at least 5 (five) metres from any combustible material or building.

For more information on Open Air Burning, please visit our website at www.huronshores.ca.

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The new Manitoulin OPP detachment, which will serve the Manitoulin Island and the Espanola area, is nearing completion.

Lauren Wiseman of Bird Construction says the 1,700 square metre facility will feature offices, evidence storage vaults, secure functions area including holding cells and interview rooms, as well as a public admittance area.

Located on Boosneck Road in Little Current, it will be state-of-the-art and is one of nine new detachments being constructed as part of the OPP Modernization Phase 11.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused slight delays, but completion is expected by the end of the year.

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