Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

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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Morning News – December 22

Weather: Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 19 this morning and minus 8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries late this evening. Snow beginning near midnight. Risk of freezing drizzle late this evening. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature rising to minus ...

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From the Park – Pourquoi partir TÔT pour les vacances de Noël pendant une crise?

Les lecteurs réguliers de cette chronique savent bien à quel point je me sens chanceux d’avoir l’honneur de représenter la population d’Algoma-Manitoulin depuis ma première élection en 2011. Je peux honnêtement dire qu’au fil du temps, je trouve que la liste des raisons d’aimer mon travail ne cesse de s’allonger. Aider les gens est la meilleure partie de mon travail. ...

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From the Park – Why leave EARLY for Christmas Break during a Crisis?

Regular readers of this column know well how fortunate I feel to have the honour of representing the people of Algoma-Manitoulin since first elected in 2011.  I can honestly say as time goes on I find the list of reasons for enjoying my job ever-growing.  Helping people is the best part of my job.  And I can tell you that ...

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Morning News – December 21

posted 6:56 a.m. Weather: Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 3 this morning and minus 11 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus ...

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Morning News – December 20

Weather: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of snow beginning near noon. Risk of freezing drizzle. Local amount 2 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near zero. Tonight – Periods of snow ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this evening and overnight. Wind ...

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Changes in public health region classifications for Monday morning

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and local medical officers of health, is moving six public health regions to new levels. Based on the latest data, the following public health regions will move from their current level in the framework to the following levels effective Monday, December 21, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. with Peel ...

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