Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

COVID-19 Advisory Holy Saviour Catholic School, Marathon

There are now seven cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. Superior North Catholic District School Board has issued a letter to the school community stating that the Board has received notification of a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon. Contact tracing is underway with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) by ...

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Sun, Blue Skies & Some Ice Begins

      The sun does come out once in a while – and when it does everyone’s spirits rise with it. On Wednesday morning, Wawa Lake was spectacular with the glassy water reflecting the town and hills. If the wind would quit blowing the ice that is trying to grow would be able to get a firm grasp and ...

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Square Three Wireless & TBay Tel Donates to Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund

  On December 4th, Square Three Wireless & TBay Tel donated $1,000 to Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund. Richard Watson, President of the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund was pleased to receive the cheque from Martine Brousseau and Samantha Meister of Square Three Wireless. The Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund is a charitable organization that helps to provide a little something to make ...

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Morning News – December 5

Weather –  Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy late this evening. 40 percent chance of flurries overnight. Risk of freezing drizzle overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...

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Morning Road Conditions – December 4

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 traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning News – December 4

Weather –  Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 7 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 9. Wind chill near minus 14. Status ...

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Morning Road Conditions – December 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 traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning News – December 3

Weather –  Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 9. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few flurries ending near midnight then cloudy. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 3 this evening and minus ...

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APH reports confirmed case #61 of COVID-19

Algoma Public Health has reported the 61st case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. Please note: If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. Cast 61 is a result of international travel and the individual is self-isolating. The individual was tested ...

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Power Outage in Wawa and Area – Restored

Dec 2, 2020 at 13:36 – the power has been restored along Hwy 17 to Hawk Junction, Wawa, and Michipicoten River Village. Dec 2, 2020 at 12:58 – From Algoma Power (12:55) – Update on power #outage in #Wawa and surrounding area. New estimated time of restoration is approx 1:30 PM Dec 2, 2020 at 12:44 – The power is ...

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Morning Road Conditions – December 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 traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning News – December 2

Weather –  Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 18 this morning and minus 6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of flurries late this evening and overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill near minus 12. Status of COVID-19 cases in ...

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Morning Road Conditions – December 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 traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning News – December 1

Weather –  A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 19 this morning and minus 9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h. Low minus 11. Wind chill minus 12 this evening and minus 19 overnight. Status ...

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The “Wish Upon a Star 2020” Campaign Has Begun

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has launched its annual “Wish Upon a Star” Campaign. This year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation has had to make slight changes to the tradition. In the past, for every donation made to the Wish Campaign, a star was displayed on the Foundation Wish Tree located in the hospital lobby. ...

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