The weekend of August 11-13 will be a great time for heading out of town to the great outdoors, especially at night. This is the weekend of the annual Perseid meteor shower and during the peak nights of Aug 11/12 and Aug 12/13; more than 100 meteors (shooting stars) can be seen per hour. The shower is the result of ...
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Friday Morning News – August 10
Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Marine – Wind light becoming southwest 15 knots near midnight then diminishing to west 10 Saturday morning. Wind becoming light near noon Saturday. Waves less than one half metre building to one half to one metre overnight ...
Read More »MFN Celebrates with Youth & Elder Gathering (Schedule)
‘Buck-a-Beer’ Returns August 27th
Beer fans across Ontario can officially start counting down the days until the return of ‘Buck-a-Beer’, the popular $1-per-beer price floor that delighted people across Ontario until it was cancelled when the previous government abruptly introduced new beer price regulations. “We were elected on a promise to reduce red tape and put the people first,” said Premier Doug Ford, who ...
Read More »Wawa Man Charged in Hawk Lake Break & Enters
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment began an investigation into several reports of Break and Enters and thefts complaints to cottages located on Hawk Lake. Preliminary investigation revealed that various items had been taken including firearms. As a result of police investigation Bryan SHOREY (20) of Wawa, Ontario was arrested ...
Read More »Who Said This?
Today let’s begin with a little game of, “Who Said This?” Oh, and the only clue is that the person lives in Canada, so it’s not Donald Trump. “You know me. I’m for the little guy.” (While you think, play the “Final Jeopardy” theme song in your head.) If you guessed Doug Ford – BING! BING! BING! – You got ...
Read More »Forest Fire Situation Update Northeast Region – August 6
By the evening of August 6, there were 44 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 18 are not yet under control, 26 are either being held, under control or being observed. There were four new fires confirmed today, two of which are already been called out. Cochrane 35 measures 7 hectares and is located 93 kilometers northeast of ...
Read More »Fred Eaglesmith to Tour Northeastern Ontario & Wawa!
The Fall 2018 Fred Eaglesmith tour schedule is almost all about small halls. After Starbuck, Manitoba (not Starbucks, but Starbuck Community Hall), they will reach Winnipeg to play the Park Theatre. Then begins their return home to Ontario. About 21 months have passed since Fred Eaglesmith played many shows in this part of the province with his talented wife, ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – August 7
Weather – Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Marine – Wind north 10 knots backing to northwest 10 this afternoon then becoming south 10 near midnight. Wind increasing to southwest 15 near noon Wednesday. Waves less than one half metre building to one half to one metre Wednesday afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. ...
Read More »Last Night’s Light Show
The predicted severe thunderstorm did hit Wawa last night. Most of the lightning was sheet lightning but Marcus and I were able to catch a couple of beautiful pictures of the lightning over town, and over the Surluga Mine Hill.
Read More »Monday Morning News – August 6
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Marine – Wind light becoming northwest 10 knots near noon then veering to north 10 near midnight. Wind backing to northwest 10 Tuesday afternoon. Waves one half metre or less. Fog patches dissipating near noon. News Tidbits – Another rabid bat ...
Read More »Northeast Fire Region – August 5, 2018
Time of Report 22:55 By the evening of August 5, there were 42 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 19 are not yet under control, 23 are either being held, under control or being observed. There were two new fires confirmed today. Bancroft 19 covers 0.5 of a hectare. It is located approximately 5 km southeast of Big ...
Read More »In Memory – Bill Rose
In loving memory of my dear husband, Bill, passed away 12 years ago today. In dreams, I talk to you, In dreams, I walk with you. Too dearly loved to be forgotten, Love Gerry
Read More »Severe thunderstorm warning
Aug 6, 2018 @ 02:34 – UPDATED OR ENDED BY 1:46 A.M. EDT. 5:08 PM EDT Sunday 05 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville At 5:08 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. This severe thunderstorm is located 15 kilometres ...
Read More »RUSSELL, Jacqueline “Jackie”
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday, August 3, 2018 just 2 days prior to her 81st birthday. Beloved wife of Jim. Cherished and supportive mother of Christopher (Pam), Gregory (Colonee) and Kimberley MacKenzie (Matt). Proud grandmother of Lily, Matthew, Talia, Garett, Darian and Ty. Dear sister of Margot Davis, Edgar ...
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