Weather – Showers. Fog patches near Lake Superior early this morning. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 12. Marine Forecast – Wind southeast 10 knots becoming light near noon then becoming north 10 near midnight. Wind increasing to north 15 Tuesday morning then backing to northwest 15 near noon ...
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Invasive Species Centre receives funding to support ongoing research
The Ontario Government has announced funding of $850,000 for the Invasive Species Centre supporting ongoing research into the prevention, early detection, control and eradication of invasive species across the province. Since 2011, the Invasive Species Centre, based in Sault Ste. Marie has collaborated with government, academic, industry and Indigenous communities and organizations to play a significant role in research, response ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – June 21
Weather – Showers ending late this morning then cloudy. Fog patches near Lake Superior. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches near Lake Superior. Low 10. Marine Forecast – Wind light becoming northwest 15 knots early this morning then diminishing to southeast 10 near noon. Wind increasing to southeast 15 early this evening then diminishing ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – June 20
Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Fog patches near Lake Superior. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Periods of rain with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Low 16. Marine Forecast – Wind light becoming northeast 10 knots this ...
Read More »Wawa 4 burns close to Dubreuilville
Wawa 4 is noted as having been started Jun 19, 2020 7:15 PM. At the time of this report it is burning at 4 hectares, about 5 kilometres east of Dubreuilville, The smoke is visible from the community. The MNR has resources already deployed to fight the fire. A helicopter and water bomber have been observed at work. There was ...
Read More »APH Reports 24th Case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District – The F.J. Davey Home
Jun 19, 2020 at 14:34 Algoma Public Health is advising of the 24th case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The avenue of exposure is unknown. This case is ‘a person of the FJ Davey Home’. The FJ Davey Home reports on their website: “As part of ongoing, proactive staff surveillance testing, COVID-19 has been confirmed in a person ...
Read More »The Moose are Out!
The moose are out in full force. In what appears to be record numbers, many residents have reported to Wawa news that the moose are out and about, taking refuge from the flies by standing near the highway. There may be more of a breeze standing just out of the treeline, ditches, and sometimes even in the middle of ...
Read More »Heat Warnings Continue
Heat Warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Fraserdale – Pledger Lake Kapuskasing – Hearst – Smooth Rock Falls Little Abitibi – Kesagami Lake Fort Albany Moosonee The heat event is expected to continue through tonight. A hot airmass will bring temperatures near or above 30 degrees today with minimum temperatures near 18 degrees tonight. Cooler air will be ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – June 19
Weather – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 60 percent chance of showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches near Lake Superior. Low 12. Marine Forecast – Wind south 15 knots diminishing to light this morning then ...
Read More »St. Monica’s to resume Mass this weekend – Safety Guidelines in Place
St. Monica’s Church is welcoming parishioners back to weekend mass. The church will be open for Mass: Saturday – June 20, 7:00 PM Sunday – June 21, 9:00 AM Parishioners are asked to follow these general guidelines, they have been established to safeguard you and the community. If you feel sick or have elevated temperature, cough or other symptoms you ...
Read More »Tired of Cooking? Pork Chops & Sticky Rhubarb Cake
If you are anything like me – cooking meals for years on end, you have no idea of what to cook next. Here is a dish that I enjoy. If you panfry the meat, remember to save the drippings. Your dog might just love the treat – but I love to fry some leftover rice, chopped fresh mushrooms, brocoli, and ...
Read More »Heat Warning
Environment Canada has a heat warning in effect for all the regions shown to the right. The extreme heat is expected to continue to Saturday. Environment Canada warns that a hot airmass will bring temperatures near or above 30 degrees with lows near 18 degrees into the first half of the weekend. Cooler air is expected Sunday. As the temperature ...
Read More »In Wawa’s Backyard – June 18
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. This series of photos features a hike to Government Dock. The ‘new green’ is out in full force as is all the blackflies. No moose were seen, ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – June 18
Weather – Sunny. High 24. Humidex 28. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 13. Marine Forecast – Wind south 15 knots backing to southeast 15 near noon then diminishing to south 10 this evening. Wind becoming light overnight. Wind light Friday. Waves one metre subsiding to one half metre or less near midnight. Statistics from Algoma ...
Read More »Construction Continues – Mission Road
Construction continues on Mission Road. All the pavement and curbs have been removed. Entrances have been preserved for businesses, although the dust is a pain. Please drive with care and watch out for workers.
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