The Canadian Mint has issued a new $2 “toonie” to honor the late Queen Elizabeth. “The $2 Honouring Queen Elizabeth II coin is a solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), and this Special Wrap Roll puts 25 of these circulation coins in your collection. Inside the paper wrap that honours Queen Elizabeth II, every coin features a dated 2022 ...
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White River Implements Municipal Fire Ban
Due to the current extremely dry conditions and lack of rainfall in the forecast: effective immediately, the Township of White River has temporarily suspended all burning permits and open burning within municipal boundaries. The social media post states that the Township of White River will continue to monitor the weather situation on a daily basis and will notify the public ...
Read More »White River Forest Fires may impact Air Quality
Most of the Northeast Fire Region is under a high to extreme fire risk today. Wawa 2 and Wawa 3 are currently burning to the northwest and to the southeast of the town of White River. Wawa 2 is just south of Crocker Lake and is at 105 ha and is not under control. Wawa 3 is 359 ha ...
Read More »Morning News – May 29
May 29, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 9. North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 is not yet under control at 105 ha, and Wawa 3 is now 359 ha. There is a high to extreme hazard throughout Ontario. News Tidbits: Sunday was the ...
Read More »Forest Fire slows traffic on Highway 17 (Depew River) – Hwy now OPEN
May 27, 2023 at 18:48 The highway has been reopened. May 27, 2023 at 17:48 Hwy 17 has been closed from Wawa to White River. Please drive with caution in that area, there may still be fire fighting activities underway. May 27, 2023 at 16:09 A forest fire at the Depew River has caused traffic delays and a ...
Read More »Morning News – May 27
May 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory for Tonight Today – Sunny. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low +2 with risk of frost. North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 was confirmed the evening of Friday afternoon, located 3 kilometers west of Highway 17, just south of Kwinkwaga Ground Moraine Uplands. The 3-hectare ...
Read More »Morning News – May 26
May 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory for Tonight Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. North East Forest Fire Update: There is a moderate fire hazard throughout the North Shore of Lake Huron extending through Sault ...
Read More »Morning News – May 25
May 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory Today – Sunny. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1 with risk of frost. North East Forest Fire Update: There is primarily a low hazard warning for the Northeast Region. A moderate hazard exists in the Bruce Mines and Thessalon communities. News Tidbits: James ...
Read More »Morning News – May 24
May 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Warning Today – Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low zero with risk of frost. North East Forest Fire Update: There is a high hazard for the Parry Sound, ...
Read More »Morning News – May 23
May 23, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. A few showers beginning this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light early this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few showers ending late this ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana Bay) OPEN
May 23, 2023 at 06:25 At 8 p.m. last night the highway was completely opened. May 22, 2023 at 17:26 The westbound lane and shoulder remains closed after this collision. ON511 states the location to be at the Ranwick Uranium Mine Road (ON511 states it as being Rainwick which is incorrect). May 22, 2023 at 12:31 Highway 17 is closed ...
Read More »Morning News – May 22
May 22, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 10. North East Forest Fire Update: As of early Sunday evening, there have been no new fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. The fire hazard is low to moderate for the Northeast Region. Have a safe ...
Read More »Morning News – May 19
May 19, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few showers ending early this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this ...
Read More »Morning News – May 18
May 18, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. A mix of sun and cloud late this afternoon with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 16. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. A few showers ...
Read More »Morning News – May 17
May 17, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 12. Wind chill -4 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -4 overnight. North East Forest Fire Update: Start Date Size Status Sudbury #1 May 16 4.5 ha not under control Bancroft ...
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