Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, November 1-7

    Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Wawa Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. “In Ontario, more than 65% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” said Wawa Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin. “We want to make sure everyone ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 1

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this morning and early this afternoon. High plus 4. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 7.   News Tidbits – Skiers of the Searchmont Ski Resort are awaiting information on the impending ...

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Wednesday Morning News – October 31

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning. High plus 5. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 1.  

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Hwy 17 – CLOSED 20kms north of Wawa UPDATE

Hwy 17 is open. Oct 30, 2018 @ 9:43 – one lane is now open. Oct 30, 2018 @ 07:01 – Highway 17 is closed 20kms north of Wawa due to a single vehicle collision. OPP, EMS and Fire are on scene. There is no other information at this time.

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Tuesday Morning News – October 30

Weather – Mainly cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle ending overnight then cloudy. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 3. News Tidbits – The Rotary Club of Wawa will be holding their ...

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MacDonald Mines Ceases work at Wawa-Holdsworth Project

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. has received the results from the SGS and Golder Associates acid-based accounting (ABA) evaluation of the Oxide Sands. On September 5, 2018, MacDonald Mines had engaged SGS and Golder Associates to conduct an acid-based accounting (ABA) evaluation of the Oxide Sands in order to receive a certificate of approval to process the sands. “The report indicates that the ...

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Monday Morning News – October 29

Weather – Clearing. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill near minus 8. News Tidbits – Jude and Don Charbonneau are bidding farewell to Broadway Avenue. The Red Canoe is closing, but is holding a last gathering for snacks, music, socializing; and Don says, “a little early ...

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Friday Morning News – October 25

Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of drizzle. Low plus 1.Weather – News Tidbits- Naturally Superior Adventures is holding their annual Empty the freezer on Sunday, reserve your seat today. 20 years after his murder, Matthew Shepard’s parents prepare to lay ...

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Rotary’s Polio Plus Bake Sale – A Wonderful Success!

    The Rotary Club of Wawa had a very successful bake sale yesterday. Rotarian Liz Talian-Clarke explained that there were “Lots of wonderful baked goods and the support from the Wawa Goose Club was amazing! They had their members bring in baked goods and they donated the proceeds of their sale to the Rotary Club’s Polio Plus fundraiser! We ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 25

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon with 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain showers this evening then 60 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill ...

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From the Branch – October 24

November is at our door and we are getting ready for Remembrance Day. And a special Day it is as 100 years ago on November 11th, 1918 at 11.00 a m. The end of WW1 was finally there. And Thousands of Canadian young men lost their life or were severely wounded at the many battlefields and those we will especially ...

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Infinitely More

  Infinitely More is a husband and wife duo, who share the love and light of God through song. Their fusion of folk, pop, hymns, and worship is said to soothe the heart and ignite the soul. Based out of St. Catharines, Ontario, this full-time nationally touring ministry travels over 40,000km annually, singing in churches o!f all sizes and denominations. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – October 24

Oct 24, 2018 @ 07:48 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill near minus 8. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind north 10 knots becoming light early this morning then becoming southwest 10 early ...

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Tuesday Morning News – October 23

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low minus 5. Wind chill near minus ...

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