Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Thursday Morning News – July 11

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are five forest fires in the Northeast Forest Fire Region, all are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. News Tidbits: The Ontario government is investing $10 million to help ...

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Marathon OPP investigating collision that closed Hwy 627 – Update

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:40 One individual has been pronounced deceased following an all-terrain vehicle collision. On July 8, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Highway 627. Highway 627 was closed for an extended period of time and was reopened ...

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Tuesday Morning News – July 9

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers or drizzle. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 12. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are ...

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Monday Morning News – July 8

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning. A few showers beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Temperature steady near 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – A few showers ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog ...

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Saturday Morning News – July 6

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. News Tidbits: For those who came for what is being called the ‘None Reunion”, “the Peoples Reunion”, “faux reunion” and other names… Social Gathering for all Vikings at Rock Island Lodge/Naturally ...

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Friday Morning News – July 5th

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing this evening and dissipating after midnight. Low ...

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Highway 17 (Wawa to Hwy 563) OPEN

Jul 4, 2024 at 16:09 The highway has been opened. The eastbound lane and should is closed at Montreal River due to highway maintenance “Hwy 17 is reduced to one lane in the Montreal River area due to Hydro repairs.” Jul 4, 2024 at 15:38 ON511 has text alerted that as of 15:05 the highway is open. However, the ON511 ...

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Canada Day was a Spectacular Day!

Canada Day was spectacular in Wawa. Broadway Avenue was closed, the Goose Nest Market was packed, freezies and colouring pages from Calvary Church, the Bicycle Parade and Foam Party (especially) looked like so much fun! There was music at the Music Festival stage, and two places to get a bbq’d burger. Although you had to be quick – many others ...

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Thursday Morning News – July 4

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are six fires in the Northeast Region. The fire hazard is low to moderate across ...

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EC – Fog Advisory (Wawa – Nipigon)

At 8:22 a.m. Environment Canada issed a Fog Advisory warning that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Motorists should be aware that visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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Between the Covers – July 3

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 70th Anniversary Literary Contest! We were very pleased with the participation! Thank you also to Barb, Carolle, Emma and Stefan who were tasked with judging all of the entries! The winners are: Short Story Grades 5-8 winner Scarlett Montgomery Poetry Grade 5-8 winner Scarlett Montgomery Short Story Grade 9-12 winner Ashton Kiddle ...

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Wednesday Morning News – July 3

Weather: Today – Showers at times heavy ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are six fires in the Northeast Forest Fire Region, all being ...

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Tuesday Morning News – July 2

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of rain this afternoon. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of rain. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after ...

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Canada Day Festivities

11:00 15:00 Goose Nest Market & Street Fair Market Climb’n Fun Foam Cannon, Gyroscope, Rock Wall NSA Voyageur Canoe Rides & SUP Instruction Music Festival Local Talent, Rita Visser & The Day Dreamers 11:00 14:00 Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall BBQ (Hamburgers & Hot Dogs), Nachos (Loaded & Cheese) for sale 11:15 NSA’s Voyageur Canoe Tour NSA – Lion’s Beach ...

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