Weather: Flurries with risk of freezing drizzle. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. Tonight- Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 4 overnight. Status of COVID-19 ...
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L’Ontario définit les groupes de population clés qui seront les premiers à recevoir les vaccins contre la COVID-19
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est prêt à distribuer les vaccins contre la COVID-19 dès qu’il les recevra, en ciblant dans un premier temps les membres les plus vulnérables de la collectivité et ceux qui prennent soin d’eux. Conformément aux recommandations du Groupe d’étude provincial sur la distribution des vaccins contre la COVID-19 et du Comité consultatif national de l’immunisation, l’Ontario ...
Read More »Ontario Identifies Key Groups for Distribution of Initial COVID-19 Vaccines
The Ontario government is ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are received, beginning with vaccinating vulnerable populations and those who care for them. As recommended by the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force and in alignment with the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, the province has identified key populations to receive the vaccine first, including long-term care and ...
Read More »Morning Road Conditions – December 7
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 traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...
Read More »Morning News – December 7
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon with risk of freezing drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 3. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries and risk of freezing drizzle. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind up ...
Read More »Dec. 6, 1989 – Because they were women
Fourteen young women were murdered, and thirteen other people wounded on December 6, 1989. A man entered a classroom at Montreal’s École Polytechnique armed with a semi-automatic weapon; separated nine women from the fifty men in a classroom, opened fire on the women, screaming “J’haïs les féministes”. Six died, and three were wounded in that room. He left that ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of the Honourable Ronald A. Irwin
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Ronald A. Irwin: “It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of former Sault Ste. Marie Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister, lawyer, and diplomat Ronald A. Irwin. “Mr. Irwin was born in Sault Ste. Marie and dedicated his life and career to community ...
Read More »Breaking the Silence. All Men and boys play important role in ending violence
Today, December 6, marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre. As we remember this tragedy, the Ontario Native Women Association (ONWA) calls upon all men and boys to Breaking the Silence against violence targeted to Indigenous women and girls. Men and boys have an important role in ...
Read More »Morning News – December 6
Weather – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of light snow beginning late this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 13 this morning and minus 6 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus ...
Read More »Large Donation Makes Holiday Spirits Bright at “Fill a Sleigh Day”!
There were some beaming smiles today at the annual “Fill a Sleigh” Day held at The Bargain Shop. This annual event put on by Wawa’s Emergency Services (Wawa Fire Department, Superior East OPP, and Algoma EMS) and hosted by The Bargain Shop, provides an opportunity for children to meet Santa and for individuals to make donations of items to ...
Read More »COVID-19 Advisory Holy Saviour Catholic School, Marathon
There are now seven cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. Superior North Catholic District School Board has issued a letter to the school community stating that the Board has received notification of a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon. Contact tracing is underway with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) by ...
Read More »Sun, Blue Skies & Some Ice Begins
The sun does come out once in a while – and when it does everyone’s spirits rise with it. On Wednesday morning, Wawa Lake was spectacular with the glassy water reflecting the town and hills. If the wind would quit blowing the ice that is trying to grow would be able to get a firm grasp and ...
Read More »Square Three Wireless & TBay Tel Donates to Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund
On December 4th, Square Three Wireless & TBay Tel donated $1,000 to Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund. Richard Watson, President of the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund was pleased to receive the cheque from Martine Brousseau and Samantha Meister of Square Three Wireless. The Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund is a charitable organization that helps to provide a little something to make ...
Read More »Morning News – December 5
Weather – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy late this evening. 40 percent chance of flurries overnight. Risk of freezing drizzle overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...
Read More »Morning Road Conditions – December 4
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 traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...
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