Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – April 5

Apr 5, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Freezing Rain Warning Today – Periods of ice pellets mixed with snow changing to freezing rain this afternoon. Risk of freezing rain late this morning and this afternoon. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. High +3. Wind chill -13 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of freezing rain ending ...

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Freezing Rain Warning

23:15 – Freezing Rain Warning Ended Manitouwadge Hornepayne   23:11 – Freezing Rain Warning Ended White River Dubreuilville 22:33 – Freezing Rain ending tonight White River Dubreuilville   21:18 – Freezing Rain expected to continue tonight. Snow and ice accumulations of 5 to 10 cm possible Manitouwadge Hornepayne   Apr 5, 2023 at 07:32 Wawa (ended at 20:29) White River ...

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Bus Cancellations (Wawa, White River, Chapleau & Dubreuilville)

Due to the inclement weather and poor road conditions, the Algoma District School Board Transportation Consortium has cancelled all school-related transportation today for Wawa, White River, Chapleau, and Dubreuilville. Note: transportation is running in Hornepayne Schools will remain open. If you are a motorist you may wish to look carefully at road conditions. Buses have also been cancelled for: Sault ...

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Morning News – April 4

Apr 4, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Special Weather Statement “Freezing rain likely on Wednesday.” Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -1. Wind chill -20 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow at times heavy beginning late this evening then changing to ice ...

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Freezing rain likely on Wednesday

At 5:57 this morning Environment Canada warned that freezing rain is likely on Wednesday. An intensifying Colorado Low is expected to track over northwestern Ontario on Wednesday. Snow and ice pellets accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are possible ahead of this system that is forecast to move into northeastern Ontario tonight before likely transitioning to freezing rain on Wednesday. ...

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St. Monica’s Parish Holy Week Mass Schedule

The schedule for Holy Week at St. Monica’s Church in Wawa is as follows: Holy Thursday – April 6, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday – April 7, 3:00 p.m. Holy Saturday – April 8, 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday – April 9th, 9:00 a.m.  

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Possibility of Freezing Rain Tuesday Evening

Environment Canada is warning of the possibility of freezing rain on Wednesday after snow and ice pellets Tuesday evening. “An intensifying Colorado Low is expected to track over northwestern Ontario on Wednesday. Snow and ice pellets ahead of this system are forecast to move into northeastern Ontario Tuesday evening before likely transitioning to freezing rain Wednesday morning. Some areas may ...

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Morning News – April 3

Apr 3, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending late this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near noon. High +1. Wind chill -9 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -12. Wind chill -19 ...

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MPP Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP Caucus

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has issued the following statement” “I have removed Michael Mantha from the Ontario NDP caucus while an independent third-party investigation into alleged workplace misconduct takes place. In order to protect the privacy of the complainant and allow the investigation to run its course, I cannot share further details at this time. I take my responsibility ...

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Poor Weather Expected for Northern Ontario this weekend

Apr 1, 2023 at 09:37 Environment Canada is warning that a winter storm will continue to move through northeastern Ontario today. A sharp boundary of heavy snow is expected, and the majority of the snow will remain to the south where winter storm warnings are in effect. However, southern portions of this region may get clipped by the winter storm ...

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Morning News – April 1

Apr 1, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -2. Wind chill -20 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -5 this evening and -16 overnight. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Men’s ...

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L’Ontario est prêt pour la saison 2023 des incendies de végétation

L’Ontario est prêt à intervenir pendant la saison des incendies de végétation, du 1er avril au 31 octobre. « Nous sommes prêt(e)s à protéger la population et les collectivités de toute la province contre les incendies de végétation, » a déclaré Graydon Smith, ministre des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts. « Nos équipes surveillent de près les conditions météorologiques pour détecter ...

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Ontario Ready to Respond to 2023 Wildland Fire Season

Ontario is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. “We are ready to protect people and communities across the province from wildland fires,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Our teams are closely monitoring weather conditions to detect fires early. When they do hit, Ontario’s fire rangers, ...

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Morning News – March 31

Mar 30, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High +1. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 ...

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Winter Storm Watch (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island)

Mar 31, 2023 at 07:14 At 4:48 this morning Environment Canada issued a Winter Storm Watch warning of two weather systems that will affect the area over the next two days. The first will move through today bringing 5 to 10 cm of snow. There will then be a brief break in the precipitation this evening before a second and ...

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