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Friday Morning News – October 2nd

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening. Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 2. News ...

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Housing and Homelessness in Algoma District: Community Survey

Planning for Housing and Homelessness Across the Algoma District The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) is developing a new 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan for 2026-2036. Why is ADSAB Developing a New Plan? As a designated Service Manager, ADSAB is required under the Ontario Housing Services Act, 2011 to maintain a Housing and Homelessness Plan for the communities it serves. ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 1

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers or drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 5.

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Wednesday Morning News – September 30th

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low 14. News Tidbits: Wawa is quickly becoming ...

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Tuesday Morning News – September 29

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70% chance of showers. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low 13.

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Saturday Morning News – September 26

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: Don’t forger the fall fair today at the MMCC. Congratulations to Yasmeen Almukamis of Cambridge who won $2.43 MILLION in Thunder Bay’s September’s 50/50! During the “now-famous” 11:00 Grand ...

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Ontario Investing $1 Million to Modernize and Revitalize Michipicoten Harbour

Sep 25, 2026 at 16:44 The Ontario government is investing $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Superior Aggregates Corporation modernize and reactivate the underused port infrastructure at Michipicoten Harbour, near Wawa. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments in key infrastructure to reduce transportation barriers ...

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L’Ontario investit 1 million de dollars pour moderniser et revitaliser le port de Michipicoten

Sep 25, 2026 at 16:44 Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 1 million de dollars par l’intermédiaire de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) afin d’aider la Superior Aggregates Corporation à moderniser et à remettre en service l’infrastructure portuaire sous-utilisée du port de Michipicoten, près de Wawa. Dans le cadre du plan du gouvernement visant ...

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Friday Morning News – September 25

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: Remember to wear pink today to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Rotary Club of Wawa and the Wawa Public Library brought this program to Wawa years ago, and continue to ...

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Twin Carefully: Why 2+1 is The Best Fit For Most Northern Ontario Highways

Twinning most highways in Northern Ontario would cost too much and require northerners to wait too long for better, safer roads. That is the finding of Northern Policy Institute’s latest publication, Twin Carefully; Why 2+1 is the Best Fit For Most Northern Ontario Highways. In 2026, we see a consensus among our leaders – municipal, provincial, federal and First Nations ...

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Thursday Morning News – September 24

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 9. News Tidbits: Good news for parishioners of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. They have received a $5,000 grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada for roof and walkway repairs. The Wawa Legion has announced with great disappointment ...

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LDHCF receives Generous Donation from Mr. Gay

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation was surprised by a very generous donation to the foundation by Mr. William Gay. Born at the Lady Dunn, William grew up in Hawk Junction, with his children also having being born at the Lady Dunn. A member of Michipicoten First Nation (MFN), William worked at the Algoma Ore Division in Wawa until its ...

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Wednesday Morning News – September 23

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low +3. News Tidbits: If you are travelling into Michigan and downstate, be aware that the Mackinac Bridge has been closed since 3:32 a.m. for a serious two vehicle collision. The bridge will reopen as soon ...

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