The Wawa Pickleballers may have a winter pickleball venue. The organizers are working with “Wawa Recreation”, and have asked for a proposal to be presented at Council on November 3rd. Organizers are also planning to appeal to Recreation to paint courts on the arena floor for spring/summer once the ice is out. In order for this information to be prepared ...
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Morning News – November 1
Weather – Periods of snow and local blowing snow ending late this afternoon then cloudy. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 40 gusting to 70 late this morning. Temperature steady near minus 1. Wind chill near minus 11. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness before ...
Read More »Weather expected for Rossport West – Looking Messy Here
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Rossport and points west, stating that strong wind gusts and local blowing snow is expected tonight and Sunday morning. The statement explained that an Alberta Clipper will sweep through northern Ontario tonight and Sunday. Locally strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are possible as winds become northwesterly tonight. Strong winds, ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Victim identified in Collision
On October 29, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, about 10 kilometers south of Wawa. The vehicle passenger, Florence DINES, 77 years-of-age, from Capreol, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to her injuries. The driver was ...
Read More »Morning Road Conditions – November 1
Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are travelling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...
Read More »Morning Road Conditions – October 31
Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are travelling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...
Read More »Morning News – October 31 “Happy Halloween”
Weather – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle this afternoon. Showers beginning late this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming south 40 gusting to 60 late this morning. High plus 4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain showers changing to snow before morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature rising to 6 this ...
Read More »Célébrez l’Halloween en toute sécurité cette année
Aujourd’hui, Ross Romano, le ministre des Collèges et Universités, a fait la déclaration suivante pour rappeler aux étudiantes et étudiants et au corps professoral du secteur postsecondaire de célébrer l’Halloween en toute sécurité cette année : « La santé et la sécurité des étudiantes et étudiants, du corps professoral et du personnel de tous les collèges et universités financés par les ...
Read More »Celebrate Halloween Safely This Year
Today, Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities, issued the following statement to remind students and faculty in the postsecondary sector to celebrate Halloween safely this year: “Our number one priority is the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff at all of Ontario’s publicly-assisted colleges and universities. Ontario’s postsecondary sector has shown tremendous leadership in responding ...
Read More »L’Ontario lancera des services paramédicaux communautaires pour les soins de SLD dans cinq collectivités
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit jusqu’à cinq millions de dollars pour lancer le programme de soins paramédicaux communautaires pour les soins de longue durée dans cinq collectivités de la province. Ce programme aidera les personnes âgées inscrites sur les listes d’attente de soins de longue durée à rester plus longtemps en sécurité dans le confort de leur foyer et de ...
Read More »Ontario to Launch Community Paramedicine for LTC Care in Five Communities
The Ontario government is investing up to $5 million to launch the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in five communities across the province. This program will help seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe in the comfort of their own homes and communities for longer. Details of the new program were provided today by Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of ...
Read More »Tracy Blackmore “Knitting & Pet Treats”
Tracy runs Wagging Tails Kennel, but she is also a very accomplished knitter and baker. She has an extensive line of cotton knit kitchen cloths, toques, and coats to keep your favourite doggle warm on cool-weather walks. Speaking of your doggles – she makes delicious dog cookies! Surprise your dog with a box of his own for Christmas! Address: 171 ...
Read More »Don Charbonneau “Red Canoe Studio”
A delightfully eclectic little hole-in-the-wall gallery, gift, and tackle shop featuring the works of the proprietor, Don Charbonneau, as well as many other local and regional artists and crafters. Paintings, hand-knitted products, Lake Superior sand candles, homemade soap and much more can be purchased here. Hours: Open weekdays 11 – 7 by appointment Open Sunday 11-6 by appointment 120 Government ...
Read More »APH – Potential exposure on Ontario Northland Bus – affected individuals advised to monitor for symptoms UPDATED
Algoma Public Health (APH) is updating the potential exposure advisory released on October 29, 2020. The date on the original release indicated October 26 as the exposure date. However, this has been updated to October 25 as the correct date. Anyone who travelled on the Ontario Northland bus on October 25, 2020: 11:00 a.m. bus from Toronto to Sudbury, ...
Read More »Alyssa Turnbull – OPP offer reward
On April 14, 2020, 26-year-old Alyssa TURNBULL was reported missing in Nipigon, Ontario. Today, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is announcing that a reward is being offered in this case. At the time of her disappearance, Alyssa was residing in Nipigon. Alyssa is described as 5’3″ (160 cm), 100 lbs (45 kg) with shoulder length blond hair and blue eyes. She ...
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