Author Archives: Brenda

Monday Morning News – July 27

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low 13. News Tidbits: Travellers will begin to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit to Windsor, today at Noon.

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Saturday Morning New – July 25th

Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 12. News Tidbits: Today and tomorrow is the Wawa Music Festival. In addition, there is a Goose Nest Market from 11 – 2 p.m. Unfortunately, ...

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Friday Morning New – July 24th

Weather: Today- A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of showers early this morning with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low ...

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Thursday Morning New – July 23rd

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 13. News Tidbits: Watercolour lovers might enjoy the Doug Bradford ...

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Between the Covers – July 22

Thank you to Cindy and Green Cabin Pottery, Alamos Gold, Northern Lights Ford,  the Wawa Pharmacy and Fenlon’s Pharmacy for supporting the Wawa Public Library’s Summer Programming! Your donations are very much appreciated! THANK YOU ALSO to Royal Canadian Legion Wawa, Rotary Club of Wawa, Wesdome, Brookfield/Evolugen, Wilderness Helicopters, A.J.’s Pizza, Villeneuve Construction, Red Apple, The Brick, Young’s General Store, ...

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Wednesday Morning News – July 22nd

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness near noon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 9. Environment Canada no longer has an air quality warning for Wawa and area.  

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Tuesday Morning News – July 21st

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low 9. Wawa is under a Yellow ...

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Monday Morning News – July 20th

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low 13. Wawa is still under a Yellow Air ...

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Wawa FD called to Backyard Bonfire during RFZ

Last night, just after 10 p.m. the Wawa Fire Department was called to a residence in Wawa that had a bonfire in the backyard. Firefighters extinguished the bonfire before leaving. Wawa is in a restricted fire zone as established by the MNR effective July 18 at 12:01 a.m. local time. There are currently 54 active wildland fires in the Northeast ...

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Fort Frances 14: Evacuation Order & Expanded Evacuation Alert

This Order is in effect as of July 17, 2026 at 7:00  a.m. Eastern Daylight Time until such time as the order is revoked. All persons must immediately evacuate the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources. All persons are prohibited from entering the area indicated on the ...

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Premier Doug Ford visits Thunder Bay

Premier Doug Ford visited Thunder Bay today, visiting the TBay Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Base, the Fort William Gardens Arena, speaking to many about the situation and measures being implemented to combat the fires, and support the evacuees. posted on x at 17:20 This afternoon, I visited the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services base in Thunder Bay ...

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Assistance & Support for Wildfire Evacuees

Jul 18, 2026 at 11:50 A reception centre is open at Fort William Gardens Arena, located at 901 Miles St E, Thunder Bay. The centre includes sleeping accommodations, food, water, pet accommodation, hygiene kits, and medical supports. July 18, 2026 , 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 670 Beaverhall Rd for KTTS in partnership with WhiteSands FN to sort donations. ...

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Evacuation Information (Thunder Bay)

Jul 18, 2026 at 10:58 To support forest fire evacuees, a reception centre has been opened at Fort William Gardens Arena, located at 901 Miles St E, Thunder Bay. The centre includes sleeping accommodations, food, water, pet accommodation, hygiene kits, and medical supports.

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Rock Island House Concert – Brian Tremblay

Tonight, Saturday, July 18th, SSM’s Brian Tremblay will be playing live at Rock Island Lodge. A man whose creative talent spans several genres: author, photographer and musician. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm. There will be an intermission for snacks and finish by 9:40 pm.   Start Time: 7:30 PM Cost: $20 donation (youth $10) + an item for ...

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