Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Hwy 17 (White River to Marathon) Closed

  Dec 21, 2024 at 19:19 ON511 is stating that Hwy 17 is closed both directions at the Jct 631/Elgin Street, White River with the other end of the closure at Marathon. Dec 21, 2024 at 18:58 At 6:39 p.m. ON511 reported that a collision on HWY 17 at Wawatay G.S. RD (S), Marathon has closed both lanes.

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Saturday Morning News – December 21st

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today. – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -17. Wind chill -36 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 60% chance of light snow overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -24. Wind chill -24 this evening and ...

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Friday Morning News – December 20

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries  early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind becoming north  20 km/h late this afternoon. High -11. Wind chill -15 this morning and -24 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 ...

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Thursday Morning News – December 19

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -9. Wind chill -21 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h before morning. Low -13. Wind chill -12 this evening and -21 overnight. Friday ...

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Wednesday Morning News – December 18

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of snow ending early this afternoon then cloudy with  40% chance of flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -6 this morning and -16 this afternoon. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low -20. Wind chill -14 this evening and -23 overnight. Thursday ...

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Plans historiques d’indemnisation des victimes du tabac en progression

Le 17 octobre 2024, les plans d’arrangement Imperial Tobacco, Rothmans Benson & Hedges et JTI MacDonald (« Plans LACC ») ont été dévoilés, marquant une résolution historique après plus de cinq ans de médiation intense. Avec un total de 32,5 milliards de dollars, les plans de la LACC comprennent le Plan d’indemnisation des Réclamants Pancanadiens (« RP »), qui alloue 2,52 milliards de dollars aux victimes ...

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Historic Tobacco Compensation Plans Move Forward

On October 17, 2024, the Plans of Arrangement for Imperial Tobacco, Rothmans Benson & Hedges, and JTI MacDonald (“CCAA Plans”) were unveiled, marking a landmark resolution after over five years of intensive mediation. With a total compensation package of $32.5 billion, the CCAA Plans include the Pan-Canadian Claimant (“PCC”) Compensation Plan, which allocates $2.52 billion to eligible tobacco harm victims across ...

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Ga! Ga! Go!!

Thanks to the ADSB Take Tech Van, Gaga Ball has taken off at SJD. Gaga Ball is a variant of dodgeball that is played in a gaga “pit” -typically a hexagon arena. The game has origins in the Middle East and the Hebrew word Gaga translates to “touch touch”. The game combines dodging, striking, running, and jumping, with the objective of being ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 17

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of snow ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light late this afternoon. Temperature falling to -3 this afternoon. Wind chill -7 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Periods of snow beginning overnight. Wind up ...

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Hwy 129 (Chapleau – Thessalon) OPEN

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:22 The highway has been reopened. Please drive with care. Dec 17, 2024 at 04:56 The highway remains closed at this time. Dec 16, 2024 at 23:46 Hwy 129 closed from Chapleau to Thessalon due to weather at 11:30 p.m. Although the Highway Cam shows that the barricade is not manned, motorists are cautioned that according ...

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Hwy 101 (Wawa – Chapleau) OPEN

Dec 17, 2024 at 02:50 At 2:12 the highway was opened. Dec 16, 2024 at 11:00 At 10:43 Hwy 101 was closed from Hawk Junction to Chapleau due to weather Dec 16, 2024 at 10:40 At 10:30 Hwy 101 was closed from Wawa to Hawk Junction due to weather.

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Saturday’s Sunset over Michipicoten Bay

The view from the lookout over Michipicoten Bay was beautiful Saturday evening. Just visible on the horizon was Michipicoten Island. Looking to the left, one could just see the sun descending behind the ribbon clouds, and minutes later peeking below the cloud and just above the horizon lighting it on fire. A beautiful sunset.  

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2024 Santa Parade

The 2024 Santa Parade was a resounding success. There were over 30 floats that made their way down Broadway and Mission Road to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre where everyone could enjoy hot chocolate and a small campfire with Mayor and Council. Thanks to Luc Berthiaume for the photography.    

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Monday Morning News – December 16

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of rain or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature steady near +3. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to periods of snow near midnight. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Fog patches dissipating this evening. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting ...

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GST/HST break begins today

The GST/HST break lasts from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and gives a tax break on many everyday essentials. Types of items that qualify The GST/HST break includes certain qualifying daily necessities as well as items that bring joy to the season, such as: Children’s clothing and footwear Children’s diapers Children’s car seats Certain children’s toys Jigsaw puzzles ...

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