Yearly Archives: 2020

La région de York est ajoutée à la liste des régions où la transmission communautaire est la plus forte

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario ajoute la région de York à la ville d’Ottawa, à la ville de Toronto et à la région de Peel comme collectivités où la transmission communautaire de la COVID‑19 est la plus forte. Ce changement signifie que des précautions supplémentaires sont maintenant en place pour protéger les résidents et le personnel des foyers de soins de ...

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York Region Added to List of Areas of Higher Community Spread

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The Ontario government is adding York Region to the City of Ottawa, City of Toronto and Region of Peel, as areas with higher community spread of COVID-19. The change means added precautions are now in place to protect residents and staff at long-term care homes in these regions. On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health: Essential visitors, ...

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Morning News – October 17

Weather – A few flurries ending early this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of snow beginning late this afternoon. Periods of rain near Lake Superior. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow changing to periods of rain this evening ...

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Snow coming for the North Shore of Lake Superior

The first significant snowfall of the season is possible this weekend for the region (Rossport and points west). However, as was seen earlier today – that weather may spread and include points east, including Wawa. Snow is expected to begin in Northwestern Ontario on Saturday morning and into the afternoon, tapering off by early Sunday morning. It is estimated that ...

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La région de York a mis en place des mesures de santé supplémentaires

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En consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, le Groupe de mesures de santé publique, les médecins hygiénistes locaux et d’autres experts en santé, le gouvernement de l’Ontario instaure des mesures sanitaires supplémentaires pour la région sanitaire de York. Cette région sanitaire sera soumise aux restrictions de l’étape 2 modifiée pour un minimum de 28 jours et sera examinée sur ...

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York Region has additional Health Measures Introduced

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In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Public Health Measures Table, local medical officers of health and other health experts, the Ontario government is introducing additional health measures for York Region. This public health region will be subject to modified Stage 2 restrictions for a minimum of 28 days and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. ...

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Highway 17 (Marathon – Terrace Bay) OPEN

Oct 16, 2020 at 14:51 – Highway 17 has been reopened.   Oct 16, 2020 at 10:13 – Highway 17 has been closed in both directions between Terrace Bay (Mill Road) and Marathon (Peninsula Road) due to weather conditions.

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INGRAM, Rob

Suddenly at home on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 at the age of 52. Husband of Shelley Nadon for 30 years. Father of Trisha Lynn Ingram, Randy Ingram and Sara-Lynn Ringette. Special father figure to Denise Éclair (Shawn Corbett). Papa to Skyler, Octavia and Hope. Son of Robert E. Ingram Sr. and Noella Mary Ingram (Doyle). Brother of Jeff Ingram (Betty) ...

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Highway 17 (Wawa to SSM) OPEN

Oct 16, 2020 at 09:35 – the highway is now open Oct 16, 2020 at 09:06 – the highway has been closed to facilitate the transport removal. Oct 16, 2020 at 08:29 – At 8:18 Ontario511 reported that the highway was one lane open.   Oct 16, 2020 at 08:12 – Highway 17 is closed due to a collision (a ...

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Travelling West – Be Prepared for Winter

If you are planning to travel west this weekend or perhaps even today – you may wish to ensure that your vehicle and you are ready for wintry conditions – and sudden road closures. Environment Canada is warning that the first significant snowfall of the season is possible this weekend for Northwestern Ontario. This warning was targeted for Rossport and ...

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SPENCER, Warren Reginald “Reg”

Passed peacefully on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Caring husband and best friend of Diane for 57 amazing years. Adored father of Phillip (late Nicole), Stephen and Melissa (Tom). Proud grandpa to Spencer and Travis. Dear brother of Logan (Audrey) and Fronz (Willferd). Brother-in-law to Alden “Sonny” (Margo), Barbara (Dennis) and Curt (Shelley). Son of ...

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Morning News – October 16

Weather – A few flurries changing to a few rain showers and flurries near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Local snowfall amount 5 cm over higher terrain. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few rain showers and flurries changing to a few ...

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BEERKENS, Gerald

September 24th, 1934 – October 8th, 2020 Gerald Beerkens, 86, died peacefully on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario. Gerald is lovingly remembered by his late wife Nellie of 61 years, his children: Gary (Cathy), John (Katrina), Rudy (Patti), Nancy (Peter) and Sonya (Dave); fondly remembered by his six grandchildren (Crystal, Jeffrey [Crystal], Tamara [Mike], Hanna, Jack and Danya) ...

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OPP Wrap Up Operation Impact Campaign

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to four fatal collisions on and off the road over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend, which claimed the lives of five people. Among the incidents was a double fatality collision involving a horse and buggy, in which two children lost their lives. Three other people were killed in separate collisions, one of which involved a ...

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Wawa Curling Club Preparing for 2020/21 Season

All Leagues in the Wawa Curling Club are preparing to begin another season. As with all events during COVID 19,  special rules are in place both for the Registration and for the Curling Club. Registration will be held Monday, October 19th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, October 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Enter by the ...

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