Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

WFD Called to Chimney Fire

The Wawa Fire Department was called to a residence on Klondike Avenue late this afternoon. There was a significant amount of ash visible on the roof. The volunteer firefighters were on scene for about 40 minutes.  

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Morning News – February 9th

Feb 9, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Flurries beginning this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 10 this morning and minus 5 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries ending overnight then ...

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COVID Stats of February 6th for North Algoma

February 7, 2022 at 9:09 Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are two new in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). February 6, 2022 Current Previous (Feb. 1) Change from previous report evidence of ...

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Morning News – February 7th

Feb 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High minus 9. Wind chill minus 22 this morning and minus 12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 18. Wind chill minus 13 ...

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L’Ontario offre une formation gratuite pour les carrières dans les aliments et boissons

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit près d’un million de dollars pour préparer plus de 600 personnes dans la province à des carrières enrichissantes dans la transformation des aliments et des boissons. Ce financement accordé à Food and Beverage Ontario permet aux demandeurs d’emploi de bénéficier d’une formation, d’un mentorat et d’un placement auprès d’employeurs locaux dans les domaines de la ...

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Ontario Offering Free Training for Food and Beverage Careers

The Ontario government is investing almost $1 million to prepare over 600 people across the province for rewarding careers in food and beverage processing. This funding to Food and Beverage Ontario provides jobseekers with training, mentorship, and job placements with local employers in baking, food science, and food production and processing. “Ontario’s food and beverage workers have kept shelves stocked ...

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Morning News – February 5th

Feb 5, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning & Snowfall Warning in effect Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Snow beginning this afternoon. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this afternoon. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 34 this morning and minus 14 this ...

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Invasive Species Centre Hosts 2022 Virtual Invasive Species Forum

The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) hosted the 3rd Annual Invasive Species Forum in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. The Forum takes place annually and brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighbouring U.S States.   Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and ...

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Morning News – February 4th

Feb 4, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning in effect Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 15. Wind chill minus 39 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly ...

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Morning News – February 3rd

Feb 3, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 17. Wind chill minus 33 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 31. ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 32 Winner is…

Feb 2, 2022 at 12:31 Congratulations to Eric Kiddle, winner of Week 32 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#32) that was selected contained the Eight of Diamonds, winning $1,076. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $20,610. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

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COVID Stats of February 1st for North Algoma

Jan 30, 2022 at 11:36 Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are two new in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). February 1, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread ...

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Morning News – February 2nd

Feb 2, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 16 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 ...

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Morning News – February 1st

Feb 1, 2022 at 07:56 Weather – Winter weather travel advisory in effect for today. Today – Flurries with risk of freezing drizzle. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 cm except 10 cm over higher terrain. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 50 gusting to 70 this morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa)

5:44 AM EST Tuesday 01 February 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Winter weather travel advisory in effect for today. Environment Canada warns that snow with local accumulations near 10 cm is expected today. The greatest amounts are expected over areas of higher terrain. Snow may become mixed with freezing drizzle at times. Winds gusting 60 ...

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