Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Wawa Curling Registration – October 22nd

If you are intersted in curling during this year’s season – Tuesday, October 22nd is the night! Registration will be held at the MMCC from 6:30 – 8 p.m. with not only experienced curlers welcomed, but newbies as well.. All curlers can participate in training sessions that are being planned. The curling season is expected to begin on November 4th: ...

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Monday Morning News – October 21

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not yet under control, 1 is being held and 2 are under control. The fire hazard is moderate to high ...

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Saturday Morning News – October 19

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are ...

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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was visible for only a few brief moments last night before the rising full moon washed it from view. This rivals the brightness of Comet Hale-Bopp who lit up the sky in 1997. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is visible to the naked eye right now. The best spot for Wawaites is along the shoreline of Lake Superior with a clear view ...

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Hwy 101 (Chapleau Area) Traffic Delays – UPDATED

At 1:13 a.m. ON511 advised that the incident had been cleared. ON511 is reporting that Hwy 101 is reduced to one lane in the Chapleau Area due to a vehicle fire. The westbound land and shoulder are closed at the Borden River Culvert, about a kilometer west of the Borden Mine (east of Chapleau).

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Friday Morning News – October 18

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the ...

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Hwy 17 (Post Office Rd/Goulais) Open

The highway has been reopened.   Oct 17, 2024 at 18:01 ON511 has updated that the westbound lane and shoulder is closed. Traffic is flowing through the area.   Oct 17, 2024 at 16:51 ON511 is reporting that Highway 17 is closed in both directions at Post Office Road, Goulais River due to a collision. Post Office Road is just ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 17

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 7. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: At the time of this update, there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 1 ...

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CP Holiday Train

CPKC has released this year’s Holiday Train Schedule. The Holiday Train will be stopping in Chapleau, White River, Mobert, Marathon, Schreiber, Nipigon, before heading to Thunder Bay. There is no stop scheduled for Dubreuilville this year. This is the 26th year for the Holiday Train. Touring with the train this year through Northern Ontario is Tyler Shaw, and Shawnee Kish. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – October 16

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 11. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low +2. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is ...

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Tuesday Morning News – October 15

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries or drizzle. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. Northeast Forest ...

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Monday Morning News – October 14

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 7. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

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Saturday Morning News – October 12

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low plus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is not under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region with two ...

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Friday Morning News – October 11

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 16 with temperature falling to 9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 10

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are being observed. The fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northeast ...

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