Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – November 4

Weather Sunny. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 2. There is a Fog Advisory for Marathon – Schreiber – Nipigon – Rossport. Environment Canada warns that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Of more concer is that black ice may develop on surfaces due to sub-zero temperatures. Take extra care when ...

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Inquest date announced in Death of Eulogio Gutierrez

The date for an inquest into the death of Eulogio Gutierrez at the Barrick Gold Corporation’s Hemlo mine has been announced. He was struck by a piece of mobile equipment at the company’s Hemlo mine at around 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 27. He died from the injuries. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Gutierrez’s death, and the jury ...

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Morning Road Conditions – November 3

Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are travelling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning News – November 3

Weather – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h early this afternoon. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low minus 1. Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases Active cases Resolved ...

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Morning Road Conditions – November 2

Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are travelling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning News – November 2

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of snow changing to 30 percent chance of rain showers or drizzle late this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 12 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle this evening. Low ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory

Environment Canada has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Marathon – Schreiber Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa Kapuskasing – Hearst Agawa – Lake Superior Park Timmins – Cochrane Chapleau – Gogama Kirkland Lake – Englehart Greater Sudbury & Vicinity Temiskaming Shores – Temagami North Bay – West Nipissing EC explains that ...

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Pickleballers!

The Wawa Pickleballers may have a winter pickleball venue. The organizers are working with “Wawa Recreation”, and have asked for a proposal to be presented at Council on November 3rd. Organizers are also planning to appeal to Recreation to paint courts on the arena floor for spring/summer once the ice is out. In order for this information to be prepared ...

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Morning News – November 1

Weather – Periods of snow and local blowing snow ending late this afternoon then cloudy. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 40 gusting to 70 late this morning. Temperature steady near minus 1. Wind chill near minus 11. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness before ...

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Weather expected for Rossport West – Looking Messy Here

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Rossport and points west, stating that strong wind gusts and local blowing snow is expected tonight and Sunday morning. The statement explained that an Alberta Clipper will sweep through northern Ontario tonight and Sunday. Locally strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are possible as winds become northwesterly tonight. Strong winds, ...

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Morning Road Conditions – November 1

Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are travelling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning Road Conditions – October 31

Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are travelling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning News – October 31 “Happy Halloween”

Weather – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle this afternoon. Showers beginning late this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming south 40 gusting to 60 late this morning. High plus 4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain showers changing to snow before morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature rising to 6 this ...

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L’Ontario lancera des services paramédicaux communautaires pour les soins de SLD dans cinq collectivités

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit jusqu’à cinq millions de dollars pour lancer le programme de soins paramédicaux communautaires pour les soins de longue durée dans cinq collectivités de la province. Ce programme aidera les personnes âgées inscrites sur les listes d’attente de soins de longue durée à rester plus longtemps en sécurité dans le confort de leur foyer et de ...

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Ontario to Launch Community Paramedicine for LTC Care in Five Communities

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The Ontario government is investing up to $5 million to launch the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in five communities across the province. This program will help seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe in the comfort of their own homes and communities for longer. Details of the new program were provided today by Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of ...

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