From: FedNor
In recognition of National Tourism Week, which run from May 23 to 30, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $473,000 to enhance tourism in Northcentral Ontario.
May 28, 2021 – Meldrum Bay, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor
Canada’s tourism sector is an essential contributor to the Canadian economy. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector was generating $102 billion in annual economic activity, 1.8 million jobs and accounted for over two percent of GDP. However, the sector has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. During these challenging times, the Government of Canada is stepping up efforts to ensure that tourism businesses and organizations, as well as municipalities and Indigenous communities dependent on the sector, are
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Blind River mayor Sally Hagman and council has proclaimed the month of May as Community Living Algoma month.
She says there are organizations and individuals that council wanted to recognize including community living and local physicians as well as the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Hagman says we have all been under a lot of stress over the past 14 months with the pandemic and this week we can focus on naming, expressing, and dealing with our emotions since it is important for our mental health.
She also extended thanks to nursing staff and allied health professionals with Nursing Week this week, adding a special surprise is in store for local health facilitators on behalf of council.
SHARE ON: Blind River Mayor Sally Hagman handed out kudos to a pair of volunteers who are known locally as the dynamic duo.
She recognized Shirley Belisle and Cindy Forrest in her remarks on Monday evening adding they have done a terrific job beautifying the trail between Woodland Avenue and the hospital.
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Blind River Mayor Sally Hagman handed out kudos to a pair of volunteers who are known locally as the dynamic duo.
She recognized Shirley Belisle and Cindy Forrest in her remarks on Monday evening adding they have done a terrific job beautifying the trail between Woodland Avenue and the hospital.
SHARE ON: “The board is delighted that Dr. Tuinema is joining the team, he will serve as a valuable member of a dedicated group of public health professionals here in Algoma. Being from Northern Ontario, his lived experience and training will serve as an important asset for residents across the district. We look forward to having him here” said Sally Hagman, Chair, Board of Health. Photo provided by APH.
Algoma Public Health’s Board of Health has appointed Dr. John Tuinema as Associate Medical Officer of Health for Algoma Public Health.
Board chair, Sally Hagman says starting July 2021, Dr. Tuinema will work under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jennifer Loo as a public health physician to achieve the public health mandate for the Algoma region.