Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 38 active fires in the Northwest Region in various stages of control: 5 are under control, 3 are being held, 6 are not under control and 24 are being observed. The fire hazard for ...
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Rock Island Concert – Irish Millie
This Wednesday, August 7th at 7:30p.m. Rock Island will host fiddle player and singer / songwriter Irish Millie. Wawaites are invited to come and listen to this incredible 17-year-old who has been playing the fiddle since she was 6. She’s a three time nominee for the for Young Performer of the Year Award by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. She ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – August 5
Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 22. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 21 wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 16 are being observed, 2 are being held and 3 are not under control. In ...
Read More »Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Saturday, Sunday & Monday)
Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. SATURDAY, ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News Tidbits – August 3
Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 17 wildland fires ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – August 2
Weather: Today – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...
Read More »Perseids – Peak is August 12/13
The best meteor shower of summer belongs to the Perseids. The entire shower lasts from July 14 to September 1 with the peak period being the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13. But the night before and after should still result in a spectacular cosmic show. The first quarter moon will set on the 12th around ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – August 1
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 34. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There was one new fire yesterday. Sault Ste. Marie 8 (SAU008) is a 0.4 hectare fire that is not under control. It ...
Read More »Fog Advisory – Ended
At 10:00 a.m. Environment Canada removed the Fog Advisory. Jul 31, 2024 at 05:57 At 5:26 a.m. Environment Canada issud a Fog Advisory for the following regions: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Marathon – Schreiber Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Areas of dense fog are expected, giving near zero visibility. These fog patches will ...
Read More »Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Wednesday & Thursday Events)
Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Wednesday, ...
Read More »Between the Covers – July 31st
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – All photos were due in on Thursday July 25th by 4 p.m. We hope everyone had a great time. Winners will be announced on Tuesday July 31st, 2024. Throughout the months of July and August, we are encouraging families to read, read, read. Complete any 15 squares and submit the BINGO card to the ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – July 31
Weather: Fog Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 27. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, and all are being observed. The fire hazard is low north of ...
Read More »EC – Fog Advisory
8:36 AM EDT Tuesday 30 July 2024 Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. The fog is expected to dissipate later this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – July 30th
Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 30. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are in the ...
Read More »Wawa Airport – NOTAM closes Runway – UPDATED
Jul 29, 2024 at 11:05 The aircraft has been moved, and the NOTAM has been lifted. Jul 28, 2024 at 21:54 The above photograph shows an aircraft resting in the middle of the runway at the Wawa Municipal Airport this afternoon. The aircraft looks like it has blown a tire, the left side tire is completely flat. As a result ...
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