Yearly Archives: 2019

New Chair of Legal Aid Ontario Nominated

Charles Harnick, Q.C., L.S.M. has been nominated as the new Chair of Legal Aid Ontario. “Charles Harnick has a long-standing commitment to improving access to justice and a track record of achieving results,” said Attorney General Caroline Mulroney. “I have no doubt that Charles will be focused on improving outcomes for Legal Aid Ontario’s clients.” “The Law Society believes that legal ...

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Rainfall and Fog Advisory

5:08 AM EDT Thursday 14 March 2019 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant rainfall, mild temperatures and melting snow, is expected through this evening. Rain, heavy at times, continues across the region early this morning. With temperatures hovering just above the freezing mark, a brief period of freezing rain is possible. However, ...

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Thursday Morning News – March 14

Weather – Rain at times heavy. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog becoming fog patches near noon. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 6. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain changing to periods of snow before morning. Fog patches dissipating overnight. Rainfall amount 5 mm. Wind south 20 ...

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Not your imagination – Facebook is down for many users UPDATED

  It appears that Facebook’s issues have been resolved. No, it isn’t your imagination nor your device. Facebook and some of the associated apps have been experiencing difficulties since about 3 p.m. According to downdetector.com, Facebook has had problems since noon. Enjoy your evening off of Facebook, it is sure to be back tomorrow.

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Mantha concerned about path ahead for Ontario health care

The Ford Government continues to forge ahead with their roguish changes to Ontario’s health care system despite the outcry from the public and many public health care authorities. For decades, Ontarians have had access to one of the premier public health care systems in the world. Now, after years of underfunding and cuts by successive Liberal and Conservative governments, Ontarians ...

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Rainfall Warning – 20-30mm expected

11:21 AM EDT Wednesday 13 March 2019 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant rainfall, mild temperatures and melting snow, is expected this evening through Thursday evening. Rain, heavy at times, is forecast to begin this evening. With temperatures hovering just above the freezing mark, a brief period of freezing rain is possible. ...

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Time to reduce Plastic Litter and Waste

NDP MPP Ian Arthur, the Official Opposition critic for the Environment and Sustainability, will lay out the details of his comprehensive private member’s bill, which calls on Ontario to ban single-use, throw-away plastics this morning. “Our landfills are piled high with plastic garbage that will take generations to degrade, and our lakes and rivers — and waters around the world ...

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Mild Temperatures & Potential Heavy Rain tonight

5:07 AM EDT Wednesday 13 March 2019 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Mild temperatures and potentially heavy rain this evening through Thursday night. Rain, heavy at times, is forecast to begin this evening. With temperatures hovering just above the freezing mark, a brief period of freezing rain may occur. However, temperatures ...

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If you pay the fee, they won’t stop phishing!

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) are warning Ontario residents to check their emails, phone messages and computer pop-ups. All are tools that criminals can use to extort money and personal information from you. Phishing, ransom and service scams have the same basic goal. Typically, individuals make ...

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Between the Covers – March 13

NEW BOOKS – Our New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “Her One Mistake” by Heidi Perks; “The Secretary” by Renee Knight; “The Light Over London” by Julia Kelly and “The Hiding Place” by C.J. Tudor. STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH ARE: “Mary Mary” by James Patterson; “The Stranger” by Harlan Coben; “The Girl who Stopped Swimming”; and ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – March 13

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Thurs.   Mar.  14    Worship Committee – 2 p.m. Sun.       Mar.  17   Official Board Meeting – 1 p.m. Sat.        Mar.   23   Prayer Shawl Ministry  – ...

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Wednesday Morning News – March 13

Weather – Snow ending late this morning then mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of drizzle. Risk of freezing rain early this morning. Local snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High plus 4. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Rain beginning late this evening. Risk of freezing rain late this evening and ...

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Freezing Rain Warning

11:31 PM EDT Tuesday 12 March 2019 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Freezing rain is expected late this evening. Freezing rain will last for a few hours before changing to rain or drizzle overnight. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care ...

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