Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

APH Reports 43rd Case of COVID-19

Algoma Public Health is reporting the 43rd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The notification was made public late afternoon on Tuesday, October 27th. Case 43 is self-isolating. Algoma Public Health says that exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area. Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. APH stresses: Anyone who is ...

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Moose bones discarded at William Teddy Park

It was very disappointing to receive these photographs in my email late yesterday. Once again disrespectful individuals have littered William Teddy Park. This time with the bones of a moose. Clearly visible are leg bones and rib cage. Unfortunately, this will attract coyotes and other scavengers who will enjoy this new buffet. The MNR and Municipality of Wawa has been ...

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Morning Road Conditions – October 28

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

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Morning News – October 28

Weather – A few flurries and rain showers ending late this afternoon then cloudy. Local snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this afternoon. High plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 7. Wind chill minus 12 overnight.   ...

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The LDHC Foundation Thanks the Rotary Club of Wawa

  Rotary President, Liz Talian-Clarke and Rotary member, Hazma Khan presented a cheque for $8,000 to the Foundation board members Anne Zamolo and Lorraine Pihelgas on October 24, 2020. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Wawa for making this generous donation towards the purchase of a new washer/disinfector and sterilizer for the Medical Device Reprocessing Department. To date the ...

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Deux enseignantes débutent leur carrière à Hornepayne

  Cette année, l’école Saint Nom de Jésus a le plaisir d’accueillir deux nouvelles enseignantes qualifiées qui ont choisi de débuter leur carrière à Hornepayne. Originaires de Sudbury, MmeStéphanie Labelle et Mme Michèle Turcotte sont ravies de ce que l’école et la communauté leur réservent. Elles se disent heureuses de la chance et du défi que cette année leur apporte. ...

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Two teachers start their careers in Hornepayne

  École Saint Nom de Jésus takes great pride in welcoming this year two new qualified teachers who have chosen to start their careers in Hornepayne. Ms. Stéphanie Labelle and Ms. Michèle Turcotte, coming both from Sudbury, are delighted with what the school and the community have in store for them. They say they are happy with this great opportunity ...

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Morning Road Conditions – October 27

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

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Morning News – October 27

Weather – Flurries ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Periods ...

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Congratulations – Christine Aquino!

A huge congratulations to Christine Aquino, former resident of Wawa. She has been appointed Director General of the Communications Branch, National Research Council Canada (NRC). Prior to that she had been Senior Director for Strategic Communications for three years.The anno0uncemnt from the NRC in Ottawa explains, “Prior to joining the NRC in 2017, Christine spent over a decade as the ...

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WFHT Drive up Flu Shots

The Wawa Family Health Team is providing drive up flu shots at the Pentecostal Church Parking lot. No appointment is needed. Drivers are asked to pull into a parking space (on the Algoma Street side of the building), and WAIT in your vehicle for a nurse to come to you! Wear a tee so that you can easily receive your ...

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Morning Road Conditions – October 26

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

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Morning News – October 26

Weather – Periods of light snow ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries late this evening and overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 8 this evening.   Status ...

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APH Reports 42nd Case of COVID-19

Algoma Public Health is reporting the 42nd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District.Case 42 is a result of close contact, and the individual is self-isolating. Algoma Public Health says that close contacts have been notified, and that exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Southern Ontario. APH stresses: Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay ...

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