Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Snow expected tonight

Mar 26, 2018 @ 08:13 Environment Canada has updated their special weather statement for Nipigon through to Wawa. An estimated 10 – 15 cm of snow is possible tonight and overnight. The snow will change to rain tomorrow afternoon as temperatures rise. Environment Canada warns “The snowfall may have a significant impact on transportation. Motorists are urged to exercise caution.”

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Monday Morning News – March 26

Mar 26, 2018 @ 08:06 Weather Today Mainly cloudy. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming south 20 gusting to 40 late this morning. High plus 3. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. Snow at times heavy beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low zero.   ...

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Old Timer’s Hockey Tournament – Schedule

Mar 23, 2018 @ 18:55 Friday 7 Wawa vs Lakeview 8 Marathon vs Friday Knighters 9 Wawa vs Hearst 10 Marathon vs Sault Senior Hounds Saturday 11 Friday Knighters vs Sault Senior Hounds 12 Lakeview vs Hearst 1 Flood 2 2nd ‘B’ Division vs 3rd ‘B’ Division 3 2nd ‘A’ Division vs 3rd ‘A’ Division Sunday 11 Winner Semi B ...

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MVFFA Thanks Wesdome Gold Mines!

Mar 23, 2018 @ 09:07   The Michipicoten Volunteer Fire Fighters were very pleased to receive a $1000 donation from Wesdome Gold Mines. This was used to purchase a Hurst rescue tool for the fire department. This and other essential pieces of equipment will be on display at the Wawa Fire Department’s Open House later this spring. Tania Case (Wesdome) ...

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Friday Morning News – March 23

Mar 23, 2018 @ 07:57 Weather – Today is expected to be mainly sunny. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High minus 1. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – a few clouds with winds up to 15 km/h. Low minus 19. Wind chill minus 25 Roads – bare and dry News Tidbits – The Ladies Curling Bonspiel Parade is ...

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Ontario invests $2.1 Billion into Mental Health/Addiction Care

Mar 22, 2018 @ 09:06 Yesterday, Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto where she announced a four-year investment of $2.1 billion that will reframe the system to deliver more accessible and better-integrated care for the one in three Ontarians who experience mental health or addictions challenges in their lifetime. This investment is to make ...

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Thursday Morning News – March 22

Mar 22, 2018 @ 08:53 Weather: Today will see a mix of sun and cloud. High minus 1. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low minus 13. Roads – Highways are bare and dry except for Hwy 651 which is bare and dry and partly snow packed. News Tidbits – HydroOne is holding their Open House at the ...

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Wednesday Morning News – March 21

Mar 21, 2018 @ 07:56 Weather Today Increasing cloudiness this morning. High minus 3. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Low minus 16. Roads All roads are bare and dry, except for Hwy 651 which is bare and dry, and partly snow packed. News Tidbits – Tonight is the Alamos Open House and Ray MacGregor book signing at ...

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Tuesday Morning News – March 20

Mar 20, 2018 @ 07:57 Weather Today Sunny. High minus 4. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight A few clouds. Low minus 19.   Roads: All highways are bare and dry with the exception of the following: 631 White River to Highway 11 bare and dry road with bare and wet road sections. 2018-03-20 3:23   651 Highway 101 to ...

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WFD Thanks Rotary Club of Wawa for Donation!

Mar 19, 2018 @ 08:24   Members of the Wawa Fire Department were very excited when Rotarian Gib Sabourin presented them with $5,050. The fire department bought a portable water pressure tester for the fire hoses. This and other essential pieces of equipment will be on display at the Wawa Fire Department’s Open House later this spring.

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Saturday Morning News – March 17

Weather Today Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 40 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. High minus 4. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Low minus 16. News Tidbits – Don’t forget the Wawa Municipal Landfill Site is closed today. Get out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ...

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Landfill Fire Proves Stubborn to Extinguish – Will be closed Saturday

Mar 16, 2018 @ 20:21     The Wawa Fire Department has been hard at work today extinguishing a fire that began late this morning at the Municipal Landfill Site. Firefighters have been soaking the household waste section of the landfill that had caught fire today. The Fire Department is using the portable reservoir and refilling it from the hydrants ...

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Grade 7 & 8’s Say Thanks for the Support!

Mar 16, 2018 @ 10:39 The Grade 7 & 8 class from St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School would like to thank everyone who supported our Annual Bake Sale and the Bottle Drive.  We are overwhelmed by the continued generosity of our town! All of the proceeds go towards our year-end trip to Quebec. We would also like to thank ...

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Friday Morning News – March 16

Weather Today Mainly sunny. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this afternoon. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 27 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight A few clouds. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 19.   Roads 101 Timmins to Highway 144 bare and dry road with bare and wet road, partly snow covered sections. ...

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