Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. News Tidbits: The fire hazard varies from moderate to high across the Northeast Region with pockets of low fire hazard around ...
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Power Outage Scheduled for Portion of Third Avenue today
A reminder to residents of a portion of Third Avenue between A Street and Mackey Street that Algoma Power requires an electrical service interruption for customers today between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Algoma Power is doing a line upgrade. Algoma Power cautions that, “For safety reasons please do not perform any work in conjunction with this outage. All customer ...
Read More »MHS Reunion – Goal now set for 75th Reunion in 2029
Over the past few weeks, the 70th MHS Reunion Committee put an urgent call out for MHS Alumni to register for the 70th Reunion to be held July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024. The committee required 45o registrants to pull off this event. Unfortunately, by the deadline yesterday, only 35o had registered. After meeting, the committee announced last night on ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – May 16
Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this morning. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming southwest 20 late this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Peter Chiu of Elliot Lake. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – May 15
Weather: Today – Sunny. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low +3. News Tidbits: It was good to hear that Calvary Church took up the municipal challenge to do a little clean up yesterday as part of Wawa’s Action on Litter The 1st Wawa Scout Group has launched a fundraising campaign to plant trees. Your can ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – May 14
Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing late this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Low plus 1. News Tidbits: Ryan did make it to Wawa, and is now headed on to Vancouver island. He began cycling from Cobourg and is raising funds for ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – May 13
Weather: Poor Air Quality Statement in effect Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches becoming local smoke early this morning. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low zero. News Tidbits: The first Split the Pot Early Bird deadline is this Thursday. ...
Read More »Environment Canada Issues Poor Air Quality Statement
2:14 AM EDT Monday 13 May 2024 At 2:14 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Poor Air Quality Statement Cautioning that wildfire smoke from the Canadian Prairies is expected to bring a period of poor air quality and reduced visibility this morning and possibly into this afternoon. Conditions are expected to improve this afternoon. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – May 11
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers early this evening. Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low plus 1. News Tidbits: Don’t Forget! Surprise your mom early with a lovely tea! There are still tickets available for the Wawa Goose ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – May 10
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this afternoon. High 14. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 40% chance of showers overnight. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: There may be traffic delays on Highway 17 in the Mijin area. A collision just after 4 a.m. closed the eastbound lane and shoulder. ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – May 9
Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 1. News Tidbits: Don’t Forget! There are still tickets available for the Wawa Goose Seniors Centre’s Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – May 8
Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of showers this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low +3. News Tidbits: Planning and plans for Wawa’s Canada Day Celebrations have been announced on social media. The Municipality gave a call out ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – May 7
Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind east 20 km/h. Low 7. News Tidbits: Don’t forget that Algoma Power has scheduled a power outage for Michipicoten First Nation between the hours of 12:00 pm and 2:00 ...
Read More »Government of Ontario is hosting Exercise Heatwave today in 6 Municipalities
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of Ontario is hosting Exercise Heatwave, a large-scale simulated exercise which will reinforce provincial procedures and response to heat-related emergencies. “Exercise Heatwave is a valuable opportunity to practise and plan for our response to potential extreme heat emergencies,” said Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Emergency Management. ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – May 6
Weather: Today – Sunny. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low zero. News Tidbits: This is Mental Health Week (May 6-12). Kelly Moore-Mackenzie has written a book that shares her personal journey through depression and anxiety and the lessons learned, and the strength and courage that lies within. Her book ‘Depression is Real’ can be found ...
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