Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

A New Business to Wawa – Wawa Pharmacy opens its Doors!

  Wawa welcomed a new business this week to the downtown core. Zizette Rizk has opened Wawa Pharmacy. When asked why Wawa?, Zizette explained that she is not new to the community, she has been working here for the past seven years. She told me that the people in Wawa are so friendly and kind. The unfortunate thing is that ...

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Morning News Tidbits – July 10

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24 except 20 near Lake Superior. Humidex 32 except 27 near Lake Superior. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low ...

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APH Reports 25th Case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District

Jul 9, 2020 at 21:34   Algoma Public Health is advising of the 25th case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The avenue of exposure is unknown, and the individual is self-isolating. The individual was tested Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Close contacts have been notified. Unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area. Algoma ...

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Thunderstorm & Heat Warning for Chapleau and Area

  Environment Canada has issued a Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake. Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. The Heat Warning remans in effect for Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake – Gogama – Foleyet Heat event continues until the weekend. Daytime high temperatures ...

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Morning News Tidbits – July 9

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior early this morning. High 26 except 20 near Lake Superior. Humidex 34 except 27 near Lake Superior. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with ...

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Morning News Tidbits – July 8

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches near Lake Superior this morning. High 26 except 19 near Lake Superior. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior overnight. Low 16. Marine Forecast – Wind light becoming southeast 10 knots early this ...

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Morning News Tidbits – July 7

Weather – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches near Lake Superior this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches near Lake Superior overnight. Low 13. Heat Warning for Dubreuilville & White River and east to St. Joseph Island: Heat event continues through Tuesday. ...

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Heat Warnings Continue Around Wawa

White River – Dubreuilville Heat event continues through Tuesday. Daytime high temperatures near 29 degrees Celsius and overnight low temperatures ranging from 16 to 18 degrees are expected through Tuesday. A cold front will move through the area on Tuesday, although daily maximum temperatures will remain in the upper twenties for much of the upcoming week,   Agawa – Lake ...

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Morning News Tidbits – July 6

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. A few showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon. High 27 except 22 near Lake Superior. Humidex 30. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. A few ...

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In Wawa’s Backyard – July 5

  During this time of social/physical distancing teenagers are finding ways to fill time. Trynity goes for long walks in the bush and brings back a record of where we are; Wawa’s Backyard. For the past week temperatures have been hovering around 20. That means that one of the best places to be is outside walking admist the shades of ...

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Heat Warnings Continue

White River – Dubreuilville A long duration heat event will continue this week. Daytime high temperatures in excess of 30 degrees Celsius, with humidex values in the mid thirties, are expected. Overnight lows near 19 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat Wawa – Pukaskwa Park A heat event continues early this week. Inland from Lake Superior, daytime ...

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Morning News Tidbits – July 5

Weather – Sunny. A mix of sun and cloud late this afternoon with 30 percent chance of showers. High 29 except 24 near Lake Superior. Humidex 32. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening then clear. Low 16. Heat Warning in effect for most of Northern Ontario: Inland from ...

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Morning News Tidbits – July 4

Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. High 29 except 23 near Lake Superior. Humidex 32. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear late this evening. Low 14. Heat Warning in effect for most of Northern Ontario: A heat event continues through the weekend into early next week. Inland from ...

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Heat Warnings Continue

Heat Warnings continue throughout Northern Ontario (shown in red at the right). The areas around Wawa have their warnings detailed below.   Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park – Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A heat event will continue, possibly into the weekend. Inland from Lake Superior, daytime high temperatures near 29 degrees Celsius ...

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