Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – December 29

Weather: Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 22 this morning and minus 11 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Snow at times heavy beginning after midnight. Amount 5 cm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Montreal River to St. Joseph Island)

Travel could get messy this afternoon and through tonight in a region from St. Joseph Island to Montreal River Harbour. Environment Canada is warning that Lake Effect Snow is expected to develop as snowfall amounts of 8 to 12cm combined with westerly winds gusting to 60km/h may create blowing snow and whiteouts. The worst is expected late this afternoon and ...

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Morning News – December 28

Weather: Periods of light snow ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 22 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. ...

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Morning News – December 27

Weather: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Flurries beginning this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 7. Wind chill near minus 14. Tonight – Periods of snow. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this evening. Low minus 15. Wind ...

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APH Records COVID-19 Case #65

Algoma Public Health has reported a new case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District (Sault Ste. Marie & Area), Case #65. This case of COVID-19 is of the unknown exposure, and is self-isolating. APH notifies all close contacts directly. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #65 Unknown Self-Isolating December 23, 2020 Status of Cases ...

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Morning News – Happy Boxing Day

Weather: Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 24 this morning and minus 18 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill minus 19 this evening and ...

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Morning News – Merry Christmas

A very Merry Christmas to all my readers. May your day be filled with holiday gifts, treats, and time with your family whether it be in person or by reaching out by phone, Facetime or Zoom.   Weather: Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High minus 12. Wind ...

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NORAD track Santa across Canada and North America

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, NORAD tracks everything that flies in and around North America in defense of our homelands. On Dec. 24, we have the very special mission of also tracking Santa. This Christmas will mark the 65th consecutive year of NORAD tracking Santa’s yuletide journey around the world. CF-18 escort pilots and maintainers are chosen ...

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APH Records COVID-19 Case #64

Algoma Public Health has reported a new case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District, Case #64. This case of COVID-19 is of the unknown exposure, and is self-isolating. APH notifies all close contacts directly. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #64 Unknown Self-Isolating December 21, 2020 Important Information View current situation in Algoma and ...

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A very poor day to travel in Ontario

Wawa-news would like to hope that everyone has now returned home from traveling for goods in the Soo, and that all students have been able to get home from college/university. Today is not a day to be traveling. If you must be on the highways – be prepared for poor weather, road conditions and possible closures. Last night at 6 ...

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Morning News – December 24

Weather: Snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow this morning. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light near noon. Wind becoming north 20 this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 22 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent ...

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Christmas Prayers For Karolynne

On December 21st, in the wee hours of the morning, a crisis struck. Little 3 year old Karolynne had a medical crisis and had to be flown with her father to London Children’s Hospital. A GoFundMe was launched by Rae Smith, “I am a long time resident of Wawa, Ontario, and feel compelled to help this beautiful young family as ...

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Morning News – December 23

Weather: Periods of snow except periods of rain near Lake Superior. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h early this morning. Temperature steady near plus 2. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow except periods of rain near Lake Superior. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. ...

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APH Records COVID-19 Case #63

Algoma Public Health has reported a new case of COVID-19 in the Algoma district. This case of COVID-19 is of the unknown exposure, and is self-isolating. APH notifies all close contacts directly. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #63 Unknown Self-Isolating December 21, 2020 Important Information View current situation in Algoma and the updated ...

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Nipigon OPP Continue to Investigate Fatal Tractor-Trailer Collision

On December 20, 2020 at approximately 1:00 pm officers from the Greenstone and Nipigon Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11, Greenstone Municipality, near Postagoni River. Initial investigation indicates an eastbound tractor-trailer and westbound tractor-trailer collided. The driver of one tractor-trailer, Jagmohan DHILLON, 48 years old of Surrey, British Columbia was ...

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