Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

EC – Strong Winds Expected Today (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

4:38 a.m. EDT Monday 1 May 2023 Environment Canada warns that strong northerly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are expected to develop this morning. These wind gusts are expected to diminish later tonight or Tuesday morning.   Gale warning in effect on Lake Superior. Wind north 35 knots diminishing to north 30 Tuesday morning and to north 20 ...

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Morning News – April 29

Apr 29, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Periods of rain beginning this morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain ending this evening then cloudy with 40% chance of showers late this evening and after midnight. ...

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Good News for Local Residents under Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program

Ontario has announced the finalization of agreements totalling more than $2.3 billion for nearly 200 high-speed internet and cellular projects across the province. As part of these agreements, the Ontario government is announcing the internet service providers for 14 high-speed internet projects that will receive over $8.4 million in provincial funding through the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program. Locally, ...

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Morning News – April 28

Apr 28, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries changing to 30% chance of rain showers this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill -4 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of rain. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h after midnight. Low 6. ...

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Canadian RV and Camping Industry urges the Government to Increase Investment in Tourism Policies and in Camping infrastructure

Representatives from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) were on Parliament Hill yesterday, April 27th to discuss the need for implementation of a fair tax regime for campgrounds across Canada and the need for increased investments in tourism policies and infrastructure upgrades. “RVing and camping is part of what makes ...

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Morning News – April 27

Apr 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning this morning and ending this afternoon then 40% chance of drizzle or rain showers late this afternoon. Snowfall amount 5 cm except 10 cm over higher terrain. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High +4. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 2 or ...

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Morning News – April 26

Apr 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. High +4. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -7 overnight. News Tidbits: Disappointing to read that staffing shortages have delayed some surgeries at ...

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Morning News – April 25

Apr 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High +3. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. News Tidbits: The Wawa Goose Bar & ...

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WFD Called to two incidents today

Late this afternoon, the Wawa Fire Department was called to an incident at the playset behind the Cenotaph in Queen’s Park. A firefighter could be seen carrying an extrication tool ‘jaws of life’ to one of the playsets. It appeared as if a child was possibly entangled in a piece of one of the playsets. There didn’t appear to be ...

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Morning News – April 24

Apr 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few flurries ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High +2. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -6 overnight. ...

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Marathon OPP – Traffic Complaint finds Impaired Driver

One individual is facing numerous Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act charges following a traffic complaint. On April 20, 2023, shortly before 3:30 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle driving erratically and travelling at high rates of speed on Highway 17. Officers subsequently located the vehicle and ...

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Morning News – April 22

Apr 22, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries this morning. Periods of rain mixed with snow beginning near noon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High +4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. ...

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Significant Snowfall Possible – (White River – Dubreuilville)

5:15 AM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Widespread precipitation associated with an approaching low-pressure system is expected to move into portions of northern Ontario beginning late this afternoon or evening and continuing into Sunday morning. Over northeastern Ontario, the precipitation will likely begin as rain and change to snow this ...

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Significant Snowfall Possible – (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

5:15 AM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Widespread precipitation associated with an approaching low-pressure system is expected to move into portions of northern Ontario beginning late this afternoon or evening and continuing into Sunday morning. Over northeastern Ontario, the precipitation will likely begin as rain and change to snow this evening ...

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