Feb 8, 2019 @ 07:01 At 3:25 OPP reopened the highway. Feb 7, 2019 @ 20:35 Hwy 17 is closed from White River to Terrace Bay due to poor weather conditions.
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Hwy 17 CLOSED (Batchawana to Wawa) – UPDATE
Feb 8, 2019 @ 06:58 At 5:05 this morning the highway was reopened. Feb 7, 2019 @ 19:31 Hwy 17 is closed from Batchawana to Wawa due to poor weather conditions.
Read More »Winter Storm Warning – May Want to Change any Travel Plans
You may wish to reconsider your travel plans for tomorrow. The winter storm warning that Environment Canada has made explains that the storm will bring a large area of snow to Northeastern Ontario and areas North of Superior tonight and Friday. Total snowfall amounts will reach 25 to 30 cm in most areas by Friday morning. Locally higher amounts near 40 cm ...
Read More »Municipality of Wawa hires new CAO/Treasurer
Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Wawa are pleased to announce that Ms. Maury O’Neill has been hired as the Chief Administrative Officer-Treasurer effective March 4, 2019. Ms. O’Neill brings 25 years of experience in economic development, municipal administration and planning. She has headed the EDC of Wawa for 15 years and prior to that was employed as the ...
Read More »NextBridge East-West Tie Line to Power Economic Growth in Northwestern Ontario
Ontario’s Government for the People is supporting economic growth, job creation and resource development in northwestern Ontario by providing certainty around the construction of a new transmission line between Thunder Bay and Wawa. Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs visited Fort William First Nation today to announce that Ontario has directed the ...
Read More »Star Gazing – The Gemini Twins
Castor and Pollux are bright stars belonging to the constellation Gemini and are part of the dozen bright stars that light up the winter sky. They represent the heads of the twin which were actually half brothers as stated in mythology. Located 34 light years away, Pollux is a magnitude 1.14 orange coloured star, It has a diameter of 9 ...
Read More »Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) Business Summary – Annual Release
The Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) is a non-profit organization offering small business and regional community economic development services to the Superior East region. During the 2018 year the Board approved loans totalling $961,200, which includes $736,200 in local loans. These loans maintained or created 67 jobs at a cost per job of $10,988. They also served ...
Read More »la SADC Supérieur Est – Résumé des activités – Publication annuelle
La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est (SADCSE) est un organisme sans but lucratif offrant des services de développement économique communautaire régional aux PME et communautés de la région Supérieur Est. Au cours de l’année 2018 le conseil d’administration a approuvé des prêts totalisant 961 200$, incluant 736 200$ en prêts locaux. Ces prêts ont maintenu ou ...
Read More »A Word from Dr. Kirby – Why Increasing Your Fibre Intake Can Add Years To Your Life
This article is from the Globe and Mail, written by Leslie Beck and appears in the Feb 4, 2019 edition. If you don’t make a point of eating lots of fibre, it’s time to start. According to a recent analysis of studies conducted over the past 40 years, doing so can add years to your life. And the sweet spot, ...
Read More »Statement from Andrea Horwath on the passing of Paul Dewar
Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition and Ontario NDP, issued the following statement on the passing of Paul Dewar, former NDP MP for Ottawa Centre: “In this difficult time, our deepest condolences go out to Paul Dewar’s wife Julia, his children Jordan and Nathaniel, and the many people who considered Paul a friend, a mentor and an inspiration. Paul ...
Read More »Men’s Curling Standings – February 6
Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 9 12 TERRIS, Tom 2 8 11 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 3 7 12 McCOY, Joe 3 7 12 LESCHISHIN, Mark 5 6 12 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 4 12 MOORE, Bruce 6 4 12 DERESKI, Louis 8 2 11 GAMES SCHEDULE – February 11, 2019 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 McCoy ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – February 7
Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville – Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Weather – Today Cloudy. Snow at times heavy beginning early this morning. Amount 10 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High minus 16. Wind ...
Read More »More snow expected this afternoon 15 – 25cm
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of Northern Ontario. Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25cm is expected. “Snow is expected to intensify this afternoon in advance of a rapidly developing Colorado low. Snow and local blowing snow is expected to create hazardous road conditions this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off Friday morning.” In a ...
Read More »MANARY, Dennis Patrick
Passed away sudden at home on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Alice “Penny” Manary (nee Black). Loving father of Linda Manary (Serge Savoie), Marcella Manary, Catharine Manary (Christian Ruby) and Lindsey Manary. Proud papa of Melissa LeBreton, Alexina LeBreton, Darren Criece, Emily Criece and Rebecca Ruby and nine great-grandchildren. Dear son ...
Read More »OSTERMEIER, Max
Passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Agnes for 59 years. Loving father of George. Max will be missed by his adopted family members Lumpy and Birdie, the Turtle Doves. Cremation has taken place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie. A burial of his cremated ...
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