Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

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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Heavy Snow Possible (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

Mar 31, 2023 at 07:13 At 5:08 a.m. Environment Canada warned that heavy snow is expected tonight due to a winter storm that will move through northeastern Ontario overnight into Saturday. A sharp boundary of heavy snow is expected, and depending on the track of the system some areas may receive snowfall accumulations of 15 cm or more while other ...

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Heavy Snow Possible (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Mar 31, 2023 at 07:09 At 5:08 this morning Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement regarding the possibility of Heavy Snow possible tonight into Saturday. Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 15 cm are expected. A winter storm will move through northeastern Ontario overnight into Saturday. A sharp boundary of heavy snow is expected, and depending on the track of ...

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Morning News – March 30

Mar 30, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -22 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind southwest 20 ...

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Men’s Curling – March 29

Teams Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Total Points Position McCoy 1 1 2 5 Fahrer 3 1 4 1 Hale 2 1 3 3 Terris 3 1 4 1 Mitrikas 1 1 2 5 Morris 2 1 3 3   3 = Win 2 = Tie 1 = Loss   Men’s Round Robin Playoffs continue tonight. In the event ...

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Morning News – March 29

Mar 29, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending near noon then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. Temperature falling to -10 this morning then rising. Wind chill -20 this morning and minus 12 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. ...

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Hwy 17 (Agawa Bay Lookout) Open

Mar 28, 2023 at 16:06 After hard work by MacIntyre Trucking, the collision site has been cleared and the highway is completely open (15:10) Mar 27, 2023 at 06:41 Highway 17 remains at one lane open at the collision site close to the Agawa Bay Lookout. Please be careful in that area, workers may be present, and there may be ...

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