Late yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Broadway (lower) and Klondike a snowmachine and SUV collided. The two riders of the snowmachine were taken via ambulance to the Lady Dunn Health Centre with undetermined injuries.
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Friday Morning News – March 1
Weather – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 22 in the morning and minus 8 in the afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 15. Wind chill minus 12 in the evening and ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Wawa Man Charged with Spousal Threat & Assault
On February 25, 2019, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Wawa, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old male, from Wawa, Ontario, was charged with the following: Assault – Spousal (two counts), contrary to section 266 of the Criminal ...
Read More »Louise Needham Appointed Director of Patient Care Services at LDHC
The Lady Dunn Health Centre is proud to announce that Louise Needham has been appointed to the position of Director of Patient Care Services, effective February 11, 2019. The Director of Patient Care Services is the chief nursing executive, and has a portfolio that leads Medicine Services, Long Term Care, and the Dubreuilville and Missanabie Nursing Stations. Mrs. Needham has ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – February 26
Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 34 in the morning and minus 19 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 23. Wind chill minus 22 in the evening and minus 31 overnight. Risk of frostbite. ...
Read More »NDP Leader calls on the Ford government to send emergency health team to Cat Lake now
During question period on Monday, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath supported repeated calls from Cat Lake First Nation, and Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, for the Ford government to send an emergency medical team to the community immediately. Cat Lake First Nation declared a state of emergency due to black mold over a month ago, and the Ford government has yet ...
Read More »Storm forces road & other closures throughout Northern Ontario – UPDATE 12:02 am
The current winter storm is wreaking havoc for travel throughout Northern Ontario. Visit Ontario511 for a complete list of provincial road closures School Buses and Schools Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne & areas Due to the adverse weather and poor road conditions and in the interest of safety all schools are closed today ...
Read More »Hwy 17 OPEN (Wawa to Batchawana)
Feb 25, 2019 @ 09:30 Highway 17 between Wawa and Batchawana has been reopened. Feb 24, 2019 @ 10:15 This photo was taken by a resident of the transport being removed at Copper Mine Point just after 10 a.m. He also said that it has been pouring rain for the past couple of hours. Feb 24, 2019 @ ...
Read More »Walking Program Cancelled
The Walking Program will be cancelled today Monday, February 25. See you tomorrow!
Read More »School & School Bus Cancellations
Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne & areas Due to the adverse weather and poor road conditions and in the interest of safety all schools are closed today to staff and students for ALL boards and all school-related transportation is cancelled. All schools are closed for students and staff. Sault Ste Marie Area – including ...
Read More »Hwy 101 OPEN (Wawa to Chapleau)
Feb 25, 2019 @ 4:39 Hwy 101 is now open from Wawa to Chapleau. It remains closed from Chapleau to Timmns. Feb 24, 2019 @ 11:13 Hwy 101 is closed from Wawa to Timmins due to poor weather conditions. Feb 24, 2019 @ 10:02 Hwy 101 is closed from Chapleau to Timmins due to poor weather conditions. Editor’s ...
Read More »Hwy 17 OPEN (White River to Marathon)
Feb 24, 2019 @ 22:32 UPDATE ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy17 between #Marathon and #BatchawanaBay – Highway remains closed due to poor weather and driving conditions.
Read More »Highway 631 OPEN (White River to Hwy 11)
Feb 24, 2019 @ 10:00 Highway 631 is closed due to poor weather from White River to the Junction of Hwy 631/11. Editor’s Note – it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to drive on a closed highway. The total payable fine for driving on a closed highway is $110 and upon conviction, three demerit points will be added ...
Read More »The United We Roll Convoy will be in Wawa today
The United We Roll Convoy has left Sault Ste. Marie (8:30 a.m.) and is now on their way to Wawa. It is anticipated that they will be in Wawa about 11. There have been live feeds available on Facebook, but with intermittent cellular service that may not be online. There were concerns last night with Angie’s car “Bandit” who had ...
Read More »What Happened at Council – February 19
Municipal Council held two meetings on February 19th, a council meeting and a policy committee meeting. The first item on the Council Meeting was a presentation by Ms. Kadean Olgivie-Pinter, CEO of the Lady Dunn Health Centre. She gave an overview of the hospital, services and staffing for Council and the gallery. During the Announcements – Mayor Rody thanked everyone ...
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