Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Saturday Morning News – May 2

Weather – Periods of rain. Fog patches developing late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 9. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Fog patches. Low plus 2.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health (April 27, 2020 (9:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the ...

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Wawa Walks Day 6 – North Algoma Wellness Challenge

  Today is the sixth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. The creativity that abounds in Wawa is amazing! The winner from yesterday was Cheryl Tremblay! Congratulations! Today’s challenge will be intriguing. I wonder what family traditions can be found in Wawa. To participate in the North Algoma Wellness Challenge follow ...

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Friday Morning News – May 1

Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 11. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Low plus 1.   Statistics Country Total New Total New Cases Cases Deaths Deaths Canada 53,236 1,639 3,184 188 USA 1,095,304 30,829 63,871 2,201 Total: 3,325,620 234,496   Statistics from Algoma ...

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East Algoma OPP Charge Pair with Drug and Weapons Offenses

On April 29, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Bruce Mines. Shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers recognized a person who was wanted on a warrant for his arrest. OPP initiated a traffic stop at the eastern border of Bruce Mines on Highway 17. Further investigation ...

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The Future of Jobs – Continuation

Following the release of Assessing Labour Market Shortages in the City of Thunder Bay, Northern Policy Institute (NPI) is releasing four more briefing notes to provide insight into current and potential future labour market shortages in the Northeast cities of Greater Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Sault Ste. Marie.   “Northern Ontario is ageing,” said author Alex Ross, former Senior ...

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OPP Close Ranger Lake Road

At 10:55 this morning East Algoma OPP issued a media release stating that Highway 556 (Ranger Lake Road) has been closed in both directions due to a washout. The highway is closed from Searchmont at Highway 532 to the junction of Highway 556 and Highway 129. The OPP will advise when the highway reopens. OPP reminds motorists that travelling on ...

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Wawa Walks Day 5 – North Algoma Wellness Challenge

Today is the fifth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. It was great to see some of the ways that people grabbed the deck of card, played hopscotch… Today’s challenge might be fun – Craft Day. I wonder what creations will be brought to life today! To participate in the ...

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Thursday Morning News – April 30

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers early this morning. Clearing near noon. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High 12. UV index 6 or high. Tonight Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 1.   Statistics Country Total New Total New Cases Cases Deaths Deaths Canada 51,597 1,551 2,996 137 USA 1,064,737 28,429 61,670 2,390 ...

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WFHT – Wearing Masks & Gloves

    Dr Shaffaf and Dr Robinson are back with another important video for Wawa. They have some important safety pointers about wearing masks and gloves to protect against COVID-19. This is the second video, the first is available by clicking this link.

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Wawa Walks Day 4 – North Algoma Wellness Challenge

  Today is the fourth day of the North Algoma Wellness Challenge. Some of yesterday’s submissions are in the gallery above. Not as many entries but the videos that were submitted were fantastic! Baby Shark was the winner! Today’s challenge might be a little easier – Old Fashion Games Day. It will be interesting to see what games Wawaites can ...

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Wednesday Morning News – April 29

Weather – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Periods of rain beginning near noon. Wind east 30 km/h. High 8. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of rain ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 1.   Statistics Country Total New Total New Cases Cases Deaths Deaths Canada 50,026 1,526 ...

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All CSC Nouvelon schools and daycare services to remain closed

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis and the efforts to counter the virus have resulted in the cancellation of several activities across the province as well as the closing of all schools in Ontario.   In support of government efforts taken to counter the spread of COVID-19, all CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools as well as the board office will remain ...

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National Day of Mourning

    Today, the Canadian flag will fly at half-mast on Parliament Hill and on all federal government buildings. This, the 34th National Day of Mourning, originally known as Workers’ Memorial Day was started in Sudbury, Ontario in 1984; and is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. This ...

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Tuesday Morning News – April 28

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 10. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low plus 2.   Statistics Country Total New Total New Cases Cases Deaths Deaths Canada 48,500 1,605 2,700 147 USA 1,010,000 23,196 56,797 1,384 Total: 3,079,980 212,265   Statistics from Algoma Public Health (April 27, 2020 (9:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested ...

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Monday Morning News – April 27

Weather – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness near noon then 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 1.   Statistics Country Total New Total New Cases Cases Deaths Deaths Canada 46,895 1,541 ...

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