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VIDEO: Dryden’s Max the Moose gets Masked

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Dryden’s mascot ‘Max the Moose’ is officially taking part in the mandatory mask order that went into effect today.

Dryden resident, Tammy Chandler came up with the idea to make Max his very own mask.

“Over the last couple weeks I’ve noticed a lot of people taking photos with Max and I thought pretty soon all of Dryden supposed to be wearing masks. I felt that Max being our mascot should be representing us and he should have one too.”

The effort was made by Chandler, her sister Teanna Sheridan and their Mom.

Tammy Chandler and Teanna Sheridan with their homemade mask for Max

 

“We came here one night with a measuring tape and eyeballed it, hoping that it would work out. It took about 7 hours total to make.”

The Dryden Fire Service helped wrangle the mask around Max Monday afternoon

Spoiler alert if you haven’t already drove by Max, it fits!

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Masks are mandatory in all enclosed public spaces as of Monday, August 17 in the Northwestern Health Unit catchment area.

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Health Minister Highlights COVID-19 Etiquette

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Canada’s Health Minister is following the same rules as you when it comes to COVID-19. Patty Hajdu told Acadia Broadcasting’s John Ongaro, now that she’s home she’ll be altering her regular summer activities.

“If I do have friends over, I physically distance, so I haven’t been having many people over. We did have some neighbours over but two meters apart from one another,” Hajdu said.

The federal health minister says during the pandemic she hasn’t been very social. Hajdu went on to say we should be more compassionate to people while they navigate the new way of living during the pandemic.

“We need to understand that people are doing their best in this difficult time. I’ve heard stories of people being shamed for wearing a mask, and I have heard stories of people being shamed for not wearing a mask. Listen people are going to do what makes them comfortable and what is appropriate for their own health conditions,” Hajdu said.

The federal health minister suggests we should help to support healthy behaviour instead of shaming each other.

When it comes to travelling this summer, Ontario’s hot zone remains Windsor-Essex.

“All it takes is a case that’s imported from another area that’s in outbreak. Suppose someone from Thunder Bay drives to Windsor to visit family and returns to Thunder Bay. That case will just continue to burble on,” Hajdu said.

The Thunder Bay MP is reminding anyone who wants to get tested, to do it.

 

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Hajdu: Keep Your Guard Up This Summer

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Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canadians to maintain their physical distancing and other COVID-19 measures as Ontario and the northwest region isn’t out of the woods just yet.

Hajdu told Acadia Broadcasting’s John Ongaro there is a need for continued vigilance.

“As much as we think we are immune or we have less of a chance in northern Ontario, it can come from anywhere. As travel increases, we are going to see people driving across the country to see family, there’s going to be increased risk to all of us. We have to continue to keep our guard up,” Hajdu said.

The federal health minister isn’t shooting down physical distance activities like having a drink with your neighbour at the end of a driveway with at least two meters apart. However, its close contact and sharing of food that could increass your risk of contracting the virus.

Hajdu stressed it’s the normal summer activities that will increase risk.

The Thunder Bay-Superior North MP said the safest way is to do summer activities with those who are in your household bubble.

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Mental Health Help Coming For Canadians

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Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu understands people are worried about the COVID-19 pandemic and when it will end.

Hajdu told Acadia Broadcasting’s John Ongaro recently that soon there will be additional mental health supports for Canadians.

“We’ll have more to say next week about a mental health app that everyone can access to get support. We know that kids are struggling and last week Kids Help Phone received additional funding to make sure there are additional counsellors available to answer questions from kids,” Hajdu said.

Hajdu says her family is in good spirits but her one son is looking forward to getting back to work in the trades.

On the physical distancing front, Hajdu asks for your continued patience to stay at home and says by doing so you are saving lives.

“You don’t know whose life you are going to save, but I’ll tell you right now, as the disease spreads, ultimately at the end of the day that’s what driving the surge in our communities and we have to be extremely vigilant,” Hajdu said.

 

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Netflix Scam Seen In Region

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Another scam to be on the lookout for, this one acts as Netflix.

The scam has hit people in the region and comes as an email that claims to be from Netflix that states they tried to bill you automatically but a local bank held the transaction.

The email also contains a rather believable link which leads to a site that looks like Netflix, but isn’t and asks for personal info.

The email also contains multiple grammatical errors and typos such as the misspelling of “invoice” and a line that says “but you local bank being held a transaction”.

If you receive such an email, do not follow the link inside.

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NWO Hall Of Fame Preview: Lloyd Stansell

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The 38th Annual Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame gala is days away.

The banquet is Saturday night in Thunder Bay and CKDR has spent the past few days recognizing the inductees.

Hall of Fame Executive Director Diane Imrie says this year they are honouring Lloyd Stansell in the Builders category.

Imrie says he’s considered the “Godfather” of ice making.

“Was an ice maker of the very finest quality from the local, all the way up to the world level. 1958. He started in Red Lake actually and then went to Red Rock and looked after ice across Canada, including World Championships.”

Tickets are still available for the NWO Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

They can be ordered by calling 807-622-2852 or by email at nwosport@tbaytel.net