Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Wawa 003 Continues to Grow

  Wawa003 continues to grow with the dry weather and high temperatures. The map above shows an outline of the fire with a 3km grid overlaid. The fire has consumed an area that is just just over 12 kms long and 6km wide. It has completely burned over the Kakakiwibik Esker Conservation Reserve. It was regulated as a conservation reserve ...

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Morning News – May 31

May 31, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 13.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 began the afternoon of May 26, located south of Highway 17, south of Crocker’s Lake, 5.5 kilometers west of White River. The 105 ...

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Traffic Delays Continue

May 30, 2023 at 11:07 Highway 631 has been reopened at this time. May 30, 2023 at 10:32 Hwy 631 remains closed at this time due to WAW003. The highway was closed yesterday evening (May 29, 2023).   At 8:30 this morning Superior East OPP tweeted “SuperiorEastOPP is warning motorists of reduced visibility due to smoke on Highway 17 south ...

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Is this your piece of serenity?

  Perhaps you’ve put in a long day at the mine… Time to head home, your beautiful custom-built home on 3.1 acres is completely off-grid on Kabenung Lake, is approx. 25-30 minutes from Wawa, White River or Dubreuilville. Grab your fishing rod, walk down to the boat and head out on the lake that offers pike, walleye, bass and whitefish. ...

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Morning News – May 30

May 30, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 11.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 began the afternoon of May 26, located south of Highway 17, south of Crocker’s Lake, 5.5 kilometers west of White River. The 105 hectare fire is not under control. Wawa ...

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Canada Mint Issues Special Toonie Roll to Honour Queen Elixabeth II

The Canadian Mint has issued a new $2 “toonie” to honor the late Queen Elizabeth. “The $2 Honouring Queen Elizabeth II coin is a solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), and this Special Wrap Roll puts 25 of these circulation coins in your collection. Inside the paper wrap that honours Queen Elizabeth II, every coin features a dated 2022 ...

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White River Implements Municipal Fire Ban

Due to the current extremely dry conditions and lack of rainfall in the forecast: effective immediately, the Township of White River has temporarily suspended all burning permits and open burning within municipal boundaries. The social media post states that the Township of White River will continue to monitor the weather situation on a daily basis and will notify the public ...

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White River Forest Fires may impact Air Quality

  Most of the Northeast Fire Region is under a high to extreme fire risk today. Wawa 2 and Wawa 3 are currently burning to the northwest and to the southeast of the town of White River. Wawa 2 is just south of Crocker Lake and is at 105 ha and is not under control. Wawa 3 is 359 ha ...

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Morning News – May 29

May 29, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 9.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 is not yet under control at 105 ha, and Wawa 3 is now 359 ha. There is a high to extreme hazard throughout Ontario.   News Tidbits: Sunday was the ...

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Morning News – May 27

May 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory for Tonight Today – Sunny. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low +2 with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 was confirmed the evening of Friday afternoon, located 3 kilometers west of Highway 17, just south of Kwinkwaga Ground Moraine Uplands. The 3-hectare ...

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Morning News – May 26

May 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory for Tonight Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 3 with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: There is a moderate fire hazard throughout the North Shore of Lake Huron extending through Sault ...

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Morning News – May 25

May 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory Today – Sunny. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1 with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: There is primarily a low hazard warning for the Northeast Region. A moderate hazard exists in the Bruce Mines and Thessalon communities.   News Tidbits: James ...

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Morning News – May 24

May 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Warning Today – Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low zero with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: There is a high hazard for the Parry Sound, ...

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Morning News – May 23

May 23, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. A few showers beginning this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light early this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few showers ending late this ...

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