Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Weather expected for Rossport West – Looking Messy Here

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Rossport and points west, stating that strong wind gusts and local blowing snow is expected tonight and Sunday morning. The statement explained that an Alberta Clipper will sweep through northern Ontario tonight and Sunday. Locally strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h are possible as winds become northwesterly tonight. Strong winds, ...

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Morning Road Conditions – November 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 travelling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

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Morning Road Conditions – October 31

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 31 “Happy Halloween”

Weather – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle this afternoon. Showers beginning late this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming south 40 gusting to 60 late this morning. High plus 4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain showers changing to snow before morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature rising to 6 this ...

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L’Ontario lancera des services paramédicaux communautaires pour les soins de SLD dans cinq collectivités

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit jusqu’à cinq millions de dollars pour lancer le programme de soins paramédicaux communautaires pour les soins de longue durée dans cinq collectivités de la province. Ce programme aidera les personnes âgées inscrites sur les listes d’attente de soins de longue durée à rester plus longtemps en sécurité dans le confort de leur foyer et de ...

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Ontario to Launch Community Paramedicine for LTC Care in Five Communities

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The Ontario government is investing up to $5 million to launch the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in five communities across the province. This program will help seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe in the comfort of their own homes and communities for longer. Details of the new program were provided today by Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of ...

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Morning Road Conditions – October 30

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 30

Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 16 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill near minus 9. Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases Active cases Resolved cases ...

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Morning Road Conditions – October 29

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 29

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 14 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 18 this evening. ...

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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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