Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Coffee & Culture features Glen Gould

Dec 5, 2017 @ 09:18 The Wawa Public Library is holding a Coffee & Culture event this evening from 6 – 8 p.m. Special host is Johanna Rowe who will be speaking about Glen Gould, the famous pianist. Although many are familiar with Glen Gould, not all are aware of the connection he had to Wawa. This connection with Wawa ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – December 5

Dec 5, 2017 @ 08:58 Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 3 4 DERESKI, Louis 3 2 5 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 3 2 5 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 2 5 McCOY, Joe 3 2 5 MOORE, Bruce 7 2 5 GAMES SCHEDULE – December 11, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Leschishin ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 5

Dec 5, 2017 @ 07:53 Weather – All night the temperature has been hovering around 10.5 and 9.5, with rain, thunder and lightning and high, gusty winds. About an hour ago the temperatures dropped to 2C and it is snowing. Take care today if travelling. Environment Canada – Periods of rain or drizzle ending early this morning then cloudy with ...

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EC – Rainfall Warning Ended

Dec 5, 2017 @ 4:12 Rainfall warning ended at 3:37 a.m. Dec 4, 2017 @ 12:05 11:22 AM EST Monday 04 December 2017 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ...

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Hwy 101 OPEN (between Matheson and Timmins)

Dec 4, 2017 @ 11:20 The highway has been reopened. Dec 4, 2017 @ 18:47 South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police that Highway 101 between Matheson and Timmins has been closed for public safety due to deteriorating weather conditions.

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Monday Morning News – December 4

Dec 4, 2017 @ 09:01 Weather – Periods of rain. Snow inland early this morning. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this morning. High 6. Tonight will see periods of rain changing to flurries before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Sunday Morning News – Dec 3

Dec 3, 2017 @ 10:04 Weather – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 3. It will become cloudy. Periods of rain beginning after midnight. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h after midnight. Temperature steady near plus 2. Marine – Wind light becoming southwest 15 knots early this morning then backing to south 15 near noon. Wind increasing to south ...

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Saturday Morning News – December 2

Weather – Flurries or a few rain showers ending near noon then cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers. Local snowfall amount 2 cm. Temperature steady near plus 3. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low minus 2. Marine – Wind southwest 20 knots diminishing to southwest 15 early this morning and to northwest 10 near noon. Wind backing to ...

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Picture of the Day – #MissTheSun

It seems to be so dreary right now. Mother Nature is undecided whether we should have Fall or Winter. Even the other day it felt much more like spring than anything else. The one thing though is that I miss the sun. On Tuesday, those who were up for sunrise may have seen the very brief, tantalizing glimpse of the ...

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November is Falls Prevention Month

Nov 30, 2017 @ 09:42 November is Falls Prevention Month which means that individuals and organizations across Canada are encouraged to work together to coordinate falls prevention efforts. Approximately one in three older adults over the age of 65 will fall at least once each year. Despite the majority of falls being predictable and preventable, falls are the leading cause ...

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Big Bird Inn – Farewell Rainbow Room

Nov 30, 2017 @ 08:08   On November 24th, I watched the Rainbow Room sign that has been perched on top of the Mel Ere, Bavarian Inn and Big Bird Inn for as long as I can remember come down. It was bittersweet to watch its removal.   Remembering my experiences working there. In my teenage years, I worked under ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 29

Nov 29, 2017 @ 07:56 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 1. Tonight will become cloudy. Periods of snow beginning after midnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature rising to minus 1 by Thursday morning. Marine – Gale warning in effect. Wind northwest 30 knots diminishing to northwest 15 early this morning then becoming ...

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Ontario to recognize 15 Southern Ontario Seniors with The Senior Achievement Award

Nov 28, 2017 @ 15:35 Tomorrow, the province of Ontario is recognizing fifteen seniors for their significant contributions to their communities and the province. The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through voluntary or professional activities after the age of 65. The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, and Dipika Damerla, Minister ...

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Corporate Planning & Policy Manual Meeting Tonight

Nov 28, 2017 @ 08:08 There is a Corporate Planning / Policy Manual Committee Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. This Committee of Council will be receiving reports regarding the Wawa Ice Fishing Derby, 2018 EDC Work Plan, Festival of Lights, Business Case for Community Hub. They will also be reviewing the Wawa Snowmobile By-Law, and the North Algoma ...

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