Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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