Monthly Archives: June 2023

Morning News – June 3

Jun 3, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Hazy. High 28. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Hazy. Low 9.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2, which began on May 26, remains at 105 hectares and is being held. Wawa 3, which began on ...

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Mayor Hart – June 2nd Update

June 2, 4:45pm UPDATE Our current status remains ‘NO THREAT’ The outlook for the next 72 hours is ‘no change’. The sprinkler system is still being expanded. Please slow down and use caution when driving over the hoses that are crossing streets. Cones and ramps and signs are in place. ************************************************* While our condition remains stable and no threat the ...

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Power Outage Affects Wawa & Area – RESTORED

Jun 2, 2023 at 22:52 The Lower Mission now has power (10:52 p.m.) At 10:49 – Algoma Power tweeted that power has been restored to all customers that were affected. Jun 2, 2023 at 22:36 Wawa has had power restored at 10:25 p.m. Jun 2, 2023 at 22:32 Wawa-news has been told that power has been restored to the Upper ...

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Heavy Rainfall & Thunderstorms (Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa)

11:10 a.m. EDT Friday 2 June 2023 Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon. These thunderstorms will be very slow-moving and could produce very localized heavy rainfall with 30 to 60mm possible if they remain in place over one area. Rainfall warnings may be issued as thunderstorms develop. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is ...

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Ladies Golf – May 31st

(81 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Valerie Levesque, Chantal Turcotte, Edith Lecesque – 36 2nd : Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 38 3rd : Guylaine Domich, Suzanne Lacasse, Alexis Alexopoulos – 38 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Channelle Charron, Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs – 41 2nd : Anna-Lisa Kloakers, Kim Melbourne, Spare – 42 3rd : Marcie DLF, Cassie ...

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East Algoma OPP – Individual charged with fail to comply with probation order

On May 31, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they noticed people having a campfire near Spruce Beach during the current fire ban. Police recognized the individuals and knew they were breaching prior release conditions by being together. Additionally, there were arrest warrants out for one of the two ...

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Morning News – June 2

Jun 2, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Local smoke. High 29. Humidex 34. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers early this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. ...

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Heat Warning (Chapleau – Gogama) CONTINUES

Jun 2, 2023 at 06:06 Daytime high temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius again today. Temperatures will fall below heat criteria tonight with lows in the 13 to 15 degrees Celsius range.   Jun 1, 2023 at 08:03 5:17 AM EDT Thursday 1 June 2023 The heat event is expected to persist through Friday and might continue ...

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Travel and use Restrictions in the Northeast Region – MNRF Chapleau-Wawa District:

Under the Emergency Area Order EAO-2023-01 declared on May 31, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Chapleau-Wawa District has put in an Implementation Order for the WAW003 fire to protect public safety and to facilitate effective fire suppression. The following restrictions listed below and as outlined on the Implementation Order map, are now in effect until further notice. ...

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Mayor Hart – June 1st Update

There is still NO THREAT to the community. Much of the Perimeter Supression system has now been installed in the community. This is a precautionary measure in accordance with our Action Management Plan. Please make sure that you do not move or relocate any of the lines. Do not park on any portion of the hose. This is one of ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone

1 juin 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Les peuples autochtones vivent sur ces terres depuis des temps immémoriaux, et leurs histoires uniques ont façonné le Canada que nous connaissons aujourd’hui. Aujourd’hui, nous marquons le début du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, un mois ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous History Month

June 1, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month: “Indigenous Peoples have lived on this land for time immemorial and their unique histories shaped the Canada we know today. Today, we mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, a month in which we celebrate the rich and varied ...

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Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones – Mois national de l’histoire autochtone

Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a publié le communiqué suivant en reconnaissance du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Juin est le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, célébrant la richesse de ses traditions, de son patrimoine et de ses contributions tout au long de l’histoire des Premières Nations et des peuples inuits et métis à travers la province ...

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Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs – National Indigenous History Month.

Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June is National Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich traditions, heritage and contributions throughout history of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and country. It is important to take part in the many cultural activities planned this month, including on ...

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Sault Police Warn Against Leaving Pets in Hot Vehicles

With temperatures on the rise, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is urging citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township to not leave their pets in hot vehicles – for any length of time. Even if the windows are cracked open, temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly becoming dangerous for pets because of their limited capacity to deal with ...

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