Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Thursday Morning News – April 26th

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon then periods of rain. High 7. UV index 8 or very high. News Tidbits – Don’t forget the Waterfront Open House today at the MMCC.

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What Happened at Council – April 10

Apr 25, 2018 @ 11:17   At the last Council Meeting, Council held the oath-taking of the two new councillors: Pat Tait and Julia Rowe. They were the successful applicants in the process to fill the seats left vacant by Councillor Tamara Liddle and Councillor Yvan Besner. After the oath taking, the new councillors took their seats, and then left ...

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Annual Chess Tournament – Great Success!

Apr 25, 2018 @ 09:26   The 5th Annual Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament on April 19th saw 122 students participate in École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) gymnasium. Even though the gym was packed with tables and students playing – all you could hear was the occasional click as pieces were moved. This tournament was hosted by Wawa’s École Saint-Joseph, and had students from École St-Joseph ...

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Wednesday Morning News – April 25

Apr 25, 2018 @ 07:39 Weather – Clearing this morning. High 7. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight the temperature will drop to -5C with a few clouds. News Tidbits – MHS is holding their Parent Teacher night tonight. This is Pitch-In Week, if you are out getting your steps in for the ‘Goose to Moose’ bring a bag along ...

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Tuesday Morning News – April 24

Apr 24, 2018 @ 07:20 Weather – Increasing cloudiness with a 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 8. UV index 7 or high. News Tidbits – Alek Minassian, the suspect in yesterday’s deadly van attack that killed 10 and injured 15, is scheduled to appear in court this morning in Toronto. Doug Ford’s trip ...

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Monday Morning News – April 23

Weather – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 12. UV index 9 or very high. News Tidbits – With the warmer temperatures, the snow is melting quickly. It’s time to think about gardening! The EDC is holding a workshop tonight about composting in the Cornell Room tonight.

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Friday Morning News – April 20

Apr 20, 2018 @ 07:53 Weather – Although it is bright and sunny, be careful driving and walking. The warm weather yesterday and cold temperatures last night have glazed many surfaces.  Today we will see a high of 8C, and a low of -3 overnight. According to Ontario511 “It’s finally Spring! West Region road condition reporting has ended for the ...

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Together For Respect Rally

Apr 19, 2018 @ 08:21   Yesterday Wawa residents saw a rally at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Health care workers employed by Ontario hospitals rallied across the province asking for respect and fairness in negotiations with the employers’ umbrella group, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA).   “In an exceptional show of solidarity, unions and workers across Ontario are taking action ...

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Thursday Morning News – April 19

Apr 19, 2018 @ 08:05 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. UV index 6 or high.   Roads – Highways are bare and wet, bare and dry   News Tidbits – Don’t forget that tonight Algoma Power is ...

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Bridges, aging infrastructure and how to manage costs and responsibility

It is an election year, both municipal and provincial in Ontario. Promises will be made to make things better… One of the promises surely to be made is to increase funding the repair of/or rebuild aging infrastructure. The Nipigon River Bridge is being replaced, however, it failed after only 42 days. One side had been opened, while the old bridge ...

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Bus Cancellations

Apr 16, 2018 @ 06:59 Wawa-news has been advised that all transportation is canceled today for Wawa, White River and Chapleau due to the adverse weather and poor road conditions.  All schools are open. Please note that transportation is running in Hornepayne, Ontario.   CSNO explained it in more detail: “Cancellation of transport services – north shore, Elliot Lake, Sault ...

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Monday Morning News – April 16

Apr 16, 2018 @ 05:07   Today’s Morning News is very early (5:07 a.m.) Road conditions on the MTO Website have not been updated since 9:31 p.m. yesterday. But I know a lot of Wawa-news readers travel for work.   Anecdotal reports are that the Dubreuilville Hwy (519) is snow-covered, low visibility but drivable (5:36 a.m.).   Weather – Environment ...

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Hwy 556 – CLOSED

Apr 15, 2018 @ 21:10 Hwy 556 has been closed from the Junction of Hwy 556 and Hwy 129 to the Junction of Hwy 556 and Hwy 532 due to poor weather conditions/glare ice.   OPPCommunicationsNER tweeted “ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy556 is CLOSED between Garden Lake Rd and #Hwy129 #BruceMines due to glare ice and deteriorating weather conditions. Reopening time unknown.” ...

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#WalkforHumboldt – Wawa Cares

Apr 15, 2018 @ 18:30 On Friday, Councillor Sandra Weitzel organized a march for the community in support of those who lost their lives in the Humboldt tragedy. The march was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. one week from the date of the collision. The march was escorted by Wawa’s emergency vehicles and personnel joined in. At the Michipicoten ...

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National Pet ID Week – April 15 – 21st

This is National Pet ID Week. The most common way to identify your dog is with a collar and a pet ID tag. Other methods include tattooing (most often seen in purebred registered breeds, and via a microchip – practical in larger populated areas. In Wawa, cats and dogs must be registered and tagged. Fees are below: It is important ...

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