Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

DeConstruction and Re-Construction begins on Mission Road

  The deconstruction of Mission Road (Chris Simon Drive) and Main Street (Gladstone) has begun. The first dump truck of pavement was loaded and removed Tuesday morning. This rejuvenation of Mission Road will change from 4 lanes to two opposing lanes with a turning lane separating them. The two outside lanes will become bike lanes. Construction is expected to be ...

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Today is World Environment Day

Today is World Environment Day (WED). Since 1974, the UN has celebrated this day, encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. This day has been used to raise awareness on environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. This day become a global platform for public outreach, with participation ...

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Friday Morning News – June 5

Weather – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 8. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 4, 2020 ...

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Watch for Moose!

It is that time of year again – blackfly season! Despite COVID restrictions, there is a lot of traffic on the highways. Remember to keep an eye out for moose. They have no respect for motorists and wander out at any time of day or night. There have been a number of moose seen in the Sand River area, and ...

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Thursday Morning News – June 4

Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 3, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot Lake & ...

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Wednesday Morning News – June 3

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 6. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 2, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have ...

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OPP Investigate Collision that Spilt Logs onto Highway 144

Jun 2, 2020 at 11:33 On June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Hydro One responded to a single motor vehicle roll-over collision, involving a tractor-trailer, on Highway 144 at Marina Road, City of Greater Sudbury. ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 2

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 70 percent chance of showers early this morning then 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Fog. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Fog dissipating late this evening then mainly cloudy. Low 11. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 1, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include ...

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Manitoulin OPP investigate Fatal ATV Collision

Manitoulin OPP with the assistance of OPP Technical Collision Investigators are investigating a fatal ATV collision that occurred May 31st at approximately 3:20 p.m. Members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving an All-Terrain Vehicle ...

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Wawa BIA to reduce Business Levy by over 83% for 2019

In a media release, the Wawa Business Improvement Area (Wawa BIA) stated that the directors had met last week via teleconference to discuss how to help local businesses during the current pandemic. Liz Talian-Clarke spoke on behalf of the directors and members, explaining, “With so many projects and sponsorships that we normally support throughout Sprint into late Fall being cancelled, ...

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Monday Morning News – June 1

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 18. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. 70 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 31, 2020 (10:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for ...

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Brotherhood wins Award

Brotherhood was honoured with the Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Visual Effects during Friday night’s special broadcast. Set in the 1920s, the film recounts the true story of a group of youth at a summer camp on Balsam Lake in the Kawartha Lakes, who had to fight for survival when an unforeseen thunderstorm overwhelmed their canoe trip. Brotherhood’s visual ...

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It’s Been a Good Run – UPDATE

WELL – amazing news! I have gotten two ads which means that I will be able to provide Wawa-news for another month. Thank you to those who continue to support Wawa-news. It has been a good 15 years since Wawa-news began operations, but all good things come to an end, and today – Wawa-news is finished. I left Wawa in ...

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Sunday Morning News – May 31

Weather – The frost advisory was lifted at 5:15 this morning. Today – A few showers ending this morning then clearing. High 12. UV index 7 or high. Tonight will be clear with a low of 5C. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 30, 2020 (12:30 p.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault ...

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The LDHC & WFHT- How we’re staying safe during this pandemic

  In the next video produced by the Lady Dunn Health Centre and Wawa Family Health Team in Wawa. This video shows an overview of the changes that have been made at the Lady Dunn Health Centre to keep patients, staff and community safe. With safety restrictions in place, the hospital and clinic remains open. Residents are encouraged to call ...

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