Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Tuesday Morning News – October 14th

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low plus 3. Wednesday – Sunny. High 10. UV index 3 or moderate. Wednesday Night – Clear. Low minus 1. News Tidbits: The International Karate Daigaku Canadian Nationals 2025 will be held Oct. 18 and 19 at the SSM YMCA, 235 McNabb St.

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Monday Morning News – October 13th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Showers beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon then 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 14. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low ...

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WFD Called to Refuse Blaze

The Wawa Fire Department and SE OPP were called to a small blaze just outside of the abandoned building on the corner of Mackey Street and Churchill Avenue just after 5 a.m. Firefighters quickly extinguished the small fire and left the scene, as did OPP.  

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Ontario Taking Next Steps to Replace Little Current Swing Bridge

The Ontario government is awarding a contract for the detail design of a new two-lane bridge that will replace the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The new bridge will provide year-round access to the provincial highway network, making it easier for workers to connect to jobs, housing and essential ...

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Friday Morning News – October 10th

Weather: Today – Showers. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this afternoon. High 13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few showers ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers changing to 30% chance of drizzle or showers overnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this evening. ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 9th

Weather: Today  – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 13. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers before morning. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this ...

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Wednesday Morning News – October 8th

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 9. Wind chill minus 3 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low minus 2. Thursday – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the ...

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Tuesday Morning News – October 7

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -2. Wednesday –  Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun ...

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Monday Morning News – October 6

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 4. Tuesday – Sunny in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. ...

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Kap Paper Mill Support is Announced!

Today, I am pleased to confirm that both the Federal and Provincial governments have agreed to provide support for the Kapuskasing Paper Mill. This decisive action means the previously announced mill closure—and the devastating economic consequences it would have brought to our region—will be avoided. While the wheels were already in motion for layoffs, and some immediate impact may still ...

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Kapuskasing, Hearst, Cochrane and Chapleau Welcome Path Forward for Kap Paper

October 3, 2025 The Towns of Kapuskasing, Hearst, Cochrane and Chapleau today thanked the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for agreeing to a path forward that provides near-term stability for Kap Paper while partners continue work on a long-term solution. The shared focus is protecting jobs and supporting the regional economy across Northeastern Ontario. Details will be ...

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Saturday Morning News – October 4

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 18. Sunday – Sunny. ...

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This Weekend – Hockey!

The ice is in, and the first set of Exhibition Games will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Game Schedule: Saturday, October 4th 1 – 2:30 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens U15A 2:30 – 4 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens U18A 5 – 6:30 Soo Jr. Greyhounds vs Thunder Bay Queens ...

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Friday Morning News – October 3

Weather: Today Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 21. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 10. Saturday – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 2

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 12. Friday –  Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early in the morning. Becoming a ...

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