Sep 27, 2020 at 14:54 A report from the highway at the traffic lineup is that traffic is now moving slowly. Sep 27, 2020 at 14:49 A call to OPP – North Bay has confirmed that the traffic slow down is due to a traffic stop. There is no further information at this time that Wawa-news can share with its ...
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Wawa Ice Fishing Derby – Cancelled for 2021
An embargoed media release was posted to the Wawa Ice Fishing Derby fb page at mid-Saturday. The text is below, after receiving the same from from Derby Officials later that day. “The 30th annual Wawa Ice Fishing Derby will be postponed until March 2022, Derby Board officials stated today. The WIFD has always operated with 4 prime purposes. The first ...
Read More »Michipicoten Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Cancels 2020-21 Annual Cash Draw
At this time of the year it has been a tradition for Wawaites to buy tickets in the Annual Michipicoten Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Cash Draw. I’m not sure how many years it has been going on for, but I remember typesetting the tickets, and watching Bob Avis put the numbers on with the Heidelburg press at least 25 years ago ...
Read More »Morning News – September 27
Weather – Showers ending near noon then mainly cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 10. ...
Read More »Morning News – September 26
Weather – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle. Fog becoming fog patches near noon. Temperature steady near 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle this evening and after midnight. Showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Fog patches. Temperature steady near 14. Fog Advisory: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Locally ...
Read More »Humber College and Sault College Partner to Deliver New Engineering Degree
During a Zoom presentation, between Humber & Sault Colleges, and media at noon, the announcement was made that Humber College & Sault College will be delivering a new engineering degree in Sault Ste. Marie. Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities began by acknowledging being on the lands of the Huron, Robinson – Superior Treaty, and Garden River First ...
Read More »Are you ready for Orange Shirt Day?
On Orange Shirt Day, award-winning documentary filmmaker Mike Downie will be joining us to talk about the power of reconciliation, and to share the story behind how Mike and his brother Gord Downie (former lead singer of the Tragically Hip) started the Secret Path project to tell the story of Chanie Wenjack. Mike will be joined by William Prince who ...
Read More »Morning News – September 25
Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Drizzle early this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 14. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 35,238 Positive 32 Negative 33,988 Deceased 0 ...
Read More »APH Confirms 32nd Case of COVID-19 in Algoma District
Last night Algoma Public Health confirmed that there is a 32nd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. Case 32 is from International travel, and the person is self-isolating. They were tested on September 19th, and APH informed the public late Wednesday evening (September 23rd, 2020). Looking at APH’s confirmed cases by area of residence, shows that this case is ...
Read More »Morning News – September 24
Weather – Clearing this morning. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle before morning. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 8. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 34,711 Positive 32 Negative 33,617 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30 Updated: September 21, 2020 (1) That ...
Read More »Kirkland Lake OPP investigate fatal collision on HIghway 66 – UPDATE
Sep 23, 2020 at 10:29: On September 22, 2020, at approximately 5:04 p.m., members from the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle, on Highway 66 in McGarry Township. The operator of the motorcycle, Guy CHARBONNEAU, age 67, of McGarry Township, was pronounced ...
Read More »Fog Advisory – Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island
At 5:48 this morning, Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for an area spanning Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island. The EC website warns that, “Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Dense fog patches have developed this morning and are expected to persist for several hours before dissipating later this morning.” Motorists are ...
Read More »Morning News – September 23
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 9. Fog Advisory – for Montreal River to St. Joseph Island. Issued at 5:48, Environment Canada warns that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Dense fog patches have developed ...
Read More »Morning News – September 22
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 8. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 34,044 Positive 31 Negative 32,823 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30 Updated: September 21, 2020 (1) That Algoma ...
Read More »New confirmed case of COVID-19 and declaration of COVID-19 outbreak at F.J. Davey Home
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a person in the Algoma district and declaring a COVID-19 outbreak at the F.J. Davey Home. Case #31 was tested Sept 16, 2020, and is currently self-isolating. APH says that close contacts have been notified. Algoma Public Health has also declared at COVID-19 outbreak at the F. J. Davey Home. Individuals ...
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