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CTV News
25-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Dozens more measles cases confirmed, Sudbury health unit warns of exposure on Chi-Cheemaun ferry
Another 39 measles cases have been confirmed in the area, Public Health Sudbury and Districts said Friday, with recent exposures to the disease at the Chi-Cheemaun ferry on Manitoulin Island. (File) Another 39 measles cases have been confirmed in the area, Public Health Sudbury and Districts said Friday, with recent exposures to the disease at the Chi-Cheemaun ferry on Manitoulin Island. The new cases were revealed as the health unit investigates a case involving a baby reported July 22, the first in the area since 2014. 'Through the efforts of that investigation, Public Health has identified an initial, previously undetected introduction of measles into the area seven weeks ago,' a news release Friday said. 'That infection is linked to the broader measles outbreak occurring throughout North America. Through following chains of transmission from that initial infection to the one reported earlier this week, Public Health has uncovered an additional 39 measles infections in its service area. The majority of these infections have now resolved.' The cases spread through 'numerous private gatherings' and further investigation identified recent areas 'where members of the general public may have been exposed to measles,' the health unit said. The exposure locations include the Chi-Cheemaun ferry on the following trips: July 17: South Baymouth to Tobermory, 11 a.m. departure, and Tobermory to South Baymouth, 1:15 p.m. departure. Monitor for symptoms until Aug. 7. July 21: Tobermory to South Baymouth, 1:15 p.m. departure, and South Baymouth to Tobermory, 3:30 p.m. departure. Monitor for symptoms until Aug. 11. Additional exposures in June There were also exposures on the Chi-Cheemaun on trips on June 24, June 26, June 27, June 28 and June 30. In addition, there were exposures at the Manitoulin Health Centre's Mindemoya, emergency department on June 5, June 7 and June 27. People exposed on these dates would already have gotten the measles. 'Follow up with your health-care provider if you have any questions or were previously ill with symptoms that could have been measles,' Public Health said. 'Public Health is continuing its investigation by contacting individuals who were previously ill or who have been exposed to persons infected with measles.' 'Since measles can cause severe illness, disability, or even death in some people, I encourage everyone to ensure they have had two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.' — Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, acting medical officer of health Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, acting medical officer of health, said in the release that 95 per cent of recent cases in Ontario have been among people not fully vaccinated. 'The overwhelming majority of infections we are seeing locally align with that trend,' Hirji said. 'Since measles can cause severe illness, disability, or even death in some people, I encourage everyone to ensure they have had two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.' The measles virus can spread through the air or direct contact with an infected person. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air or on surfaces. You can find information about Ontario's routine immunization schedule online. You can also call or chat online with a registered nurse to get free, secure, and confidential health advice by contacting Health811 or dial 811 (TTY 1-866-797-0007). Public Health Ontario posts detailed information about measles cases in Ontario in a weekly summary. For more information about measles, immunization, or exposures, click here or call Public Health at 705-522-920, toll-free 1-866-522-9200.
CTV News
21-06-2025
- CTV News
Chi-Cheemaun ferry adds third daily trip
Northern Ontario Watch The Chi-Cheemaun ferry is now boosting its daily sailings from two to three between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island for the summer. The first crossing arrives at 10:30 a.m., with the last departing at 7:45 p.m. The expanded schedule runs daily until Sept. 1. The iconic vessel is a key tourist link for the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin.
CTV News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
LEGO Chi-Cheemaun now on display
A massive LEGO recreation of the Chi-Cheemaun ferry is set to spend the summer on display at the Tom Thomson Gallery in Owen Sound. The detailed model, built with over 90,000 pieces and featuring 600 mini figures, stretches nine feet long. Its creator told CTV News the project took months to complete.
CTV News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Chi-Cheemaun ‘Lego' replica finds new home at art gallery
Replica of Chi-Cheemaun made entirely of LEGO, now on display at the Tom Thomson Gallery in Owen Sound (Source: Tom Thomson Gallery) Ken Reid's masterpiece has a new home at the Tom Thomson Gallery in Owen Sound. The Owen Sound native's replica of the Chi-Cheemaun ferry, made entirely of LEGO, will be on display at the Thomson Art Gallery for the entire summer. 061825 - gallery Replica of Chi-Cheemaun made entirely of LEGO, now on display at the Tom Thomson Gallery in Owen Sound (Source: Tom Thomson Gallery) Reid's replica is made up of 92,000 LEGO pieces, 620 mini-figurines and stretched nine feet long. Reid says it took nearly four months to build, but it was worth it, once he saw the final product.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Northern Ontario ferry recreated in Lego
An Ontario man built a nine-foot, eight-inch Lego replica of the Chi-Cheemaun ferry using 92,000 pieces over three and a half months, garnering media attention and display inquiries.
