Monthly Archives: February 2023

Fiscal update shows deliberate underspending on vital services

Ontario’s third quarter fiscal update shows that Ford is deliberately starving health care and education of critical resources. NDP Finance critic, MPP Catherine Fife (Waterloo), released the following statement: “Budgets are about priorities. It’s clear from today’s fiscal update that the government has the resources and ability to invest in Ontarians and is deliberately and callously choosing not to. Over ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 17

Feb 17, 2023 at 06:18   Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, partly snow covered Good No 23-2-17 5:10 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road, partly snow covered Good No 23-2-17 5:10 ...

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Between the Covers – February 16

We hope you all get out and enjoy our Wawa Winter Carnival happening this coming weekend! There are many events for everyone to participate in and fun!! Don’t forget to stop in at the library on Saturday! We will have a Sock Snowman craft for everyone as well as free hot chocolate (while supplies last).   New Books on the ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – February 15

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 9 10 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 8 11 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 7 11 SPENCER, Diane 3 7 12 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 5 11 CHIUPKA, Lorna 6 4 12 MATHIAS, Danette 7 3 12 AMOS, Tracy 8 2 11 Game Schedule for February 21st at 7 p.m. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MATHIAS ...

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Morning News – February 16

Feb 16, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -23 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -24. Wind chill -18 this evening and -28 overnight. ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 16

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:42 Hwy 11/17 – Pass Lake, Highway is fully closed from Hwy 587 Jct to Hwy 628 Jct due to poor road and weather conditions. Please use caution in the area. (6:33 a.m.) Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No ...

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Have you seen Sherry? UPDATED

Feb 15, 2023 at 22:44 Sherry Stone has been located safely and is no longer considered missing. Thank you for assisting police to locate them. Feb 15, 2023 at 18:12 The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate missing 49-year-old Sherry Stone. Sherry has not spoken with family in about two weeks and is described as ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on National Flag of Canada Day

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Flag of Canada Day: “Today, I join Canadians across the country and around the world to celebrate the National Flag of Canada. On this day in 1965, one of our country’s most well-known symbols – the maple leaf – was raised on Parliament Hill for the first time. ...

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POIRIER, Keith

It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigate Fatal Collision on Wolf River Bridge

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 10:00 am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with assistance from Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Dorion/Hurkett Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Wolf River Bridge, Highway 11&17, in Dorion Township. Initial investigation indicates two sport ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – February 15

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 10 13 TERRIS, Tom 1 10 13 McCOY, Joe 3 8 13 MITRIKAS, Erik 4 5 13 HALE, Ron 5 4 13 MORRIS, Lucas 6 2 13 Game schedule for February 22. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS FAHRER MORRIS McCOY HALE TERRIS

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TORKOS, Gizella

September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...

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Notice of Public Information Centre #2 – Water and Wastewater Master Plan

Notice of Public Information Centre #2   Municipality of Wawa Water and Wastewater Master Plan   THE STUDY The Municipality of Wawa is developing a Water and Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP) to ensure that our current and future water and wastewater infrastructure needs are met. The resulting report will outline the Municipality’s plan for providing safe, cost-effective, sustainable, and reliable ...

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Morning News – February 15

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to flurries this afternoon. Local snowfall amount of 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to -10 this afternoon. Wind chill -20 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – ...

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