A lady from Southern Michigan lost an iPhone 7 last Sunday, August 5, out on Steep Hill Dam Road picking blueberries. The phone is in a black case. She explaines that she has some sentimental pictures on it that cannot be replaced. If someone happens to find it while picking, She would greatly appreciate its safe return for a reward. ...
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Hwy 631 OPEN (Hornepayne and Hwy 11) UPDATE
OPP have tweeted that the highway is now open. Aug 11, 2018 @ 08:00 Ontario511 has a little more information on the closure – There has been nothing more from OPP. Some reports are that travel has been restricted on Hwy 631. Aug 11, 2018 @ 06:20 OPP have tweeted – there were no other details and no ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – August 7
Weather – Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Marine – Wind north 10 knots backing to northwest 10 this afternoon then becoming south 10 near midnight. Wind increasing to southwest 15 near noon Wednesday. Waves less than one half metre building to one half to one metre Wednesday afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. ...
Read More »Last Night’s Light Show
The predicted severe thunderstorm did hit Wawa last night. Most of the lightning was sheet lightning but Marcus and I were able to catch a couple of beautiful pictures of the lightning over town, and over the Surluga Mine Hill.
Read More »Monday Morning News – August 6
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Marine – Wind light becoming northwest 10 knots near noon then veering to north 10 near midnight. Wind backing to northwest 10 Tuesday afternoon. Waves one half metre or less. Fog patches dissipating near noon. News Tidbits – Another rabid bat ...
Read More »932 Move Over charges laid in first half of 2018
With the first half of the year behind them, the Ontario Provincial Police has laid 932 Move Over charges so far this year against drivers who failed to slow down and move over when approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing. While the year-to-date number sets the stage for a potentially lower number of charges compared to the past ...
Read More »O’SHAUGHNESSY, Gwynne
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Center on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at the age of 62 years. Beloved wife, “better half” of Jim Hoffmann. Loving and supportive mother of Conor (Carissa Skaleki) and Erin. Daughter of Doris and the late Arthur Parkinson. Dear sister and best friend of Lorna Parkinson. Special sister-in-law of Rudy Hoffmann (Terry Ann). ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – August 3
Weather – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind light becoming southeast 10 knots near noon then increasing to south 15 overnight. Wind increasing to south 20 near noon Saturday. Waves one half metre or less building to one half ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – August 2
Weather – A few showers ending this morning then mainly cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Marine – Wind north 10 knots backing to northwest 10 this morning then becoming light near midnight. Wind becoming southeast 10 Friday morning except light over eastern sections Friday morning and afternoon. Waves one half metre. Chance of showers this ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – August 1
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind light increasing to north 20 knots early this morning except light over eastern sections today. Wind diminishing to north 15 near midnight except light over eastern sections Thursday morning. Wind diminishing to northwest ...
Read More »Did you know that people are homeless in Wawa?
I live in Wawa, Ontari, and I am homeless. I have asked for help to write this piece, as I struggle with access to computers and the Internet. I want to just clear the air for those who are saying, “I deserve my current situation and that my life would be different. If, I had made better choices.” You ...
Read More »Rock Island Hosts David Archibald August 1st
David Archibald, the Happiest Camper in Ontario is touring in a 30 park concert tour. He has written five sings to help celebrate Ontario Parks’ 125th anniversary! David says “I’m thrilled to embark on this grand tour of 30 parks to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of Ontario Parks. It’s a fantastic job! I will unleash five new songs ...
Read More »Don’s Doing Art Classes!
Don has had many passions in his life, fishing, music, painting. Now he has added a new talent to his list, teaching. Don has started teaching art classes at Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park. His classes are held every Tuesday (July and August), and if you wish to attend (there is one today), call The Lake Effect ...
Read More »Ron Rody Acclaimed Mayor for next term
Ron Rody has been acclaimed Mayor of Wawa for the next term of municipal council. According to the list of certified candidates released at 13:51 today, the following are vying for a seat as councillor of Wawa. James Brown, Cathy Cannon, Mitch Hatfield, Robert Reece are the new candidates. They are joined by Bill Chiasson, Pat Tait and Sandra Weitzel ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – July 30
Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Marine – Wind light today tonight and Tuesday. Waves less than one half metre. Fog patches dissipating Tuesday evening. News Tidbits – It is an item to be watched. CBC reports that British lawmakers want Facebook to be liable for “fake news.” Increasingly there is more and more news ...
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