Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Project Managers, AWIC, & SSMIC Collaborate to Explore Algoma Project Management Chapter

A dynamic group of Project Managers, in collaboration with the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), is spearheading an initiative to explore the creation of the Algoma Project Management Chapter. This effort is designed to bring together PM professionals, students, and employers across the region to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. The ...

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3rd Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

On February 24th, Jana Strouhalova walked out to the Goose carrying a Ukraine flag. It was a celebration of the resilience and strength that Ukrainians have shown since the Russian military invasion and occupation of Ukraine in 2022. Wawa residents were invited to bring candle out to the Goose where Jana would light them that night to honour all the ...

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Weather conditions & Roads

The snow has been falling steadily since early morning and road conditions are slowly getting worse. If you have to travel, ensure you are prepared for road closures. Please drive according to the road conditions. Snowmobilers should also take caution as visiblity may be poor out on the lakes.

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Friday Morning News – February 28

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park.Today – Cloudy. Snow and local blowing snow beginning this morning. Amount 10 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northeast 30 gusting to 50 this morning. High -11. Wind chill near -23. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries this evening. Clearing overnight. Local blowing snow ...

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2025 Ontario Election Results

  Province Algoma-Manitoulin PC – Doug Ford 80 seats 41.30% PC – Bill Rosenberg NDP – Marit Stiles 26 27.20% NDP – David Timeriski LIB – Bonnie Crombie 14 14.50% LIB – Reg Niganobe GRN – Mike Schreiner 2 11.90% IND – Mike Mantha IND 1 2.60% NBP – Sheldon Pressey 2.50% GRN – Maria Legault

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Thursday Morning News – February 27

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature falling to -9 this afternoon. Wind chill -3 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...

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Wednesday Morning News – Feb 26

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Periods of light snow beginning late this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High plus 1. Wind chill -17 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Risk of freezing drizzle overnight. Amount 2 ...

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Tuesday Morning News – February 25th

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature falling to -5 this morning then rising. Wind chill -9 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -4 this evening and -16 overnight. Wednesday – Mainly ...

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Hwy 17S (Wawa to Heyden) OPEN

Feb 24, 2025 at 14:15 The highway was opened at 13:15. Please drive with care. Feb 24, 2025 at 11:18 The highway remains closed at this time. Feb 24, 2025 at 05:12 Hwy 17 has been closed due to poor weather conditions between Wawa and Heyden (MTO Weigh Scales).

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Letter – “Disappointing” response to environmental survey from provincial election candidates in Algoma-Manitoulin & SSM

Dear Brenda, Only 4 of the 12 provincial election candidates running to represent the ridings of Algoma-Manitoulin and Sault Ste. Marie have responded to an online survey providing their and their parties positions on environmental issues. A coalition of local environmental and conservation groups, including the Sault Climate Hub, Sault Naturalists, The Kensington Conservancy and Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy created ...

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Monday Morning News – February 24

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – Snow or rain ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle or flurries late this morning then 40% chance of rain showers or flurries this afternoon. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming west 30 this morning. High plus 3. UV index 1 or ...

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Bus Cancellation: Wawa, White River and Dubreuilville

Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne & area Due to the inclement weather in Wawa, White River and Dubreuilville, all school related transportation will be cancelled today. Schools will remain open. Note: transportation is running in Chapleau and Hornepayne.

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Saturday Morning News – February 22

Weather: White River – Dubreuilville Today – Flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -17 this morning and -9 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -16. Wind chill -11 this ...

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Friday Morning News – February 21st

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 40% chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -24 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this evening. Flurries beginning ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 20

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of light snow early this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -21 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill -14 this evening and minus 28 ...

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