Community Consultation Session
By now you have probably seen information circulating in the community and online about a Fisheries Study that will be taking place on the Pic River over the next 2 years.
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Fisheries Study Survey
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Sustainable Development is launching a fisheries study on the Pic River. We are asking all community members who have fished the Pic Riv-er, including the mouth of the Pic River to complete a short survey.
Carpooling to work
COVID-19 is primarily transmitted via direct contact and droplets propelled for various distances.
Community Notice
If you have been instructed to self-isolate by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and require any assistance please reach out.
Cases – Barrick Hemlo, Williams Mine
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is actively investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with Barrick Hemlo, Williams Mine located outside of Marathon.
Travel – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg strongly recommends all residents avoid non-essential travel outside of the areas from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie.
First Local Positive Case of COVID-19
It has been confirmed that a Marathon resident has tested positive for COVID-19, and we are taking the necessary precautions to effectively manage information.
Playground Closure
Under the direction of the Emergency Response Team, effective, Monday, November 23rd, the playground located at the Elementary School and the Beaver Crescent area will be closed for the season.
School Safety Notice
Please be advised that with an increase of personal transportation being used when dropping children off and children walking to the school the following changes in traffic flow will occur during school times.
Notice to the community
From August 14th-18th 2020, the Upper Great Lakes Management Unit will be conducting fisheries assessment work (Offshore Fish Community Index Netting) offshore of the community.