Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – September 21

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,913 Positive 30 Negative 32,670 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30   Updated: September ...

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40th Anniversary of Terry Fox Run

Man With A Plan- A tribute to Terry Fox- written by Dixie A Anton and John Mitrikas (Wawaite)   Today is the 40th Terry Fox Run. This year due to COVID-19 it looks very different. Organizers have created a virtual run – and even if you haven’t signed up yet – you can still do so. On the Terryfox.org site ...

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Morning News – September 20

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,913 Positive 30 Negative 32,670 ...

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Morning News – September 19

Weather – Cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning. High 9. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 7. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,913 Positive 30 Negative 32,670 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 30   Updated: September 18, 2020 (1) That Algoma Public Health is aware of. (2) Patient tested positive ...

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30th Case of COVID-19 in Algoma District Identified

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma District. The resident was tested positive on, and close contacts have been notified. Algoma Public Health notes that unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area, and that all Algoma residents must continue to practice physical distancing because ...

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Morning News – September 18

Weather – Sunny. High 11. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonigh – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Low plus 2 with risk of frost. Frost Advisory – Frost advisory and special weather statement in effect for most of Northern Ontario this morning and on Friday morning as temperatures are expected to once again dip to near or below the ...

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Report shows that Canada’s prosperity is tied to progress on climate, social goals

As Canadian governments work to revive the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices examines how economic, social, and climate objectives are connected. Drawing on various sources of data, the report demonstrates how progress on climate change and efforts to drive prosperity can be mutually reinforcing. The report, 11 ...

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Morning News – September 17

Weather – Increasing cloudiness this morning. High 10. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Low minus 2 with frost. Frost Advisory – Frost advisory and special weather statement in effect for most of Northern Ontario this morning and on Friday morning as temperatures are expected to once again dip to near or below the freezing ...

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COVID-19 Assessment Centre has Moved!

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre has moved. If you require testing, the new COVID-19 Assessment Centre can be found at the following location: Ambulance Entrance 17 Government Road Wawa, ON     Please call for your appointment at (705) 914-1114: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30am – 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. ...

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Morning News – September 16

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers near noon. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low minus 1 with frost.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,171 Positive 29 Negative 32,113 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 29   Updated: September 15, 2020 (1) That Algoma Public Health ...

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Corporate Planning & Regular Council Meeting Tonight – September 15

Municipal Council is holding a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting and Regular Council meeting tonight, September 15th in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Under Delegations/Presentations is: Chief Patricia Tangie, Michipicoten First Nation, John Kim Bell, Michipicoten First Nation, Alexander Marques, Michipicoten First Nation, Mark Rainone, Superior Aggregates Corporation, and Chief Jason Gauthier, Missanabie Cree First Nation. From the agenda there is ...

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Have you seen Alyssa? – UPDATED Located!

Sep 15, 2020 at 15:45 uperior East OPP have informed Wawa-news that Alyssa has been located in good health. They offered, “Thanks to all those who assisted!” Earlier on: Sep 14, 2020 at 21:06   OPP have shared this via twitter at 8:42 p.m., September 14, 2020 – but not with local media.

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Morning News – September 15

Weather – Showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested ...

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Special Council Meeting Tonight – September 14

Muncipal Council is holding a Special Council meeting tonight. There are no items on the agenda except for an “in – camera session”. Council will move to go into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters: 12.2 Legal Issue (1 Item) Land – litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Municipal ...

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Morning News – September 14

Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 14. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then showers. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Low plus 3 with temperature rising to 8 by morning. Risk of frost. Frost advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville Statistics from Algoma ...

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