Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Wednesday Morning News – September 25

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers or drizzle early this morning. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight_ Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 17 active wildland fires ...

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Transport closes Eastbound Lane on Old Woman Hill

  Emergency Services were called to the Old Woman Hill, just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. When Wawa-news arrived, a transport was blocking the east bound lane about 3/4 down the hill. A line of fluid marked the highway for about 500ft before the truck stopped, and firefighters were applying absorbant material to the area beside the front driver’s wheel. ...

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Tuesday Morning News – September 24

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 10 are being observed. The fire hazard is mostly low ...

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Monday Morning News – September 23rd

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 17 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 7 are under control and 9 are being observed. The fire hazard is mostly ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) OPEN

Sep 21, 2024 at 23:07 At 22:47, ON511 reported that the highway closure (incident) had been cleared. Sep 21, 2024 at 15:45 The northbound lane has been opened for traffic. Please be careful in the area, there may still be emergency services working. Sep 21, 2024 at 13:59 A collision at Catfish Lake has closed Hwy 17. Wawa Fire, SE ...

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Water Outage – UPDATED

Sep 21, 2024 at 09:03 Water has returned to residents of Wawa – although the pressure is low for some residents. Sep 21, 2024 at 08:36 Wawa-news has been able to comfirm with several residents that there is no water in Wawa (Centennial, Hillcrest, Darwin). The water slowed to a trickle, then was completely off. Just prior to the water ...

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Saturday Morning News – September 21

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches overnight. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 20 active wildland fires in the ...

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Friday Morning News – September 20

Weather: Today – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h near noon. High 19. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 14. Northeast ...

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Ladies Night Golf – September 18

We had 72 golfers. A beautiful day on the course. Ladies Night is on next week is on. Please remember call ins begin at 9 a.m. Friday. Tee Times start at 1:00 pm and end at 5:00 pm due to the lack of daylight. Triple bogie rule is in effect. Please do not take extra practice shots during league night ...

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CMA apologizes to Indigenous Peoples for harms caused by medical profession

Traditional Territory of Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations & VICTORIA, BC, Sept. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) apologized for its role, and the role of the medical profession, in past and ongoing harms to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in the health system. In presenting the apology, CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer spoke of the CMA’s ...

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Thursday Morning News – September 19

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 21 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 8 are ...

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Wednesday Morning News – September 18

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not under control, 2 are being held, 4 are under control and 8 are being observed. Chapleau 15 (CHA015) is a 0.6 hectare wildland fire ...

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Another Piece of Wawa’s History – Curtain Closes on Roxy Bowling

Sep 17, 2024 at 08:52 Demolition began early this morning on the Roxy Bowling Centre, formerly the Roxy Theatre. Nestor Erchook built the 402 seat theatre complete with ‘comfortable’ theatre chairs, lobby, and paybooth. Reports in the Sault Star recount numerous social events  in addition to movies held there. Prior to the Roxy Theatre being built, Wawa residents were able ...

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Tuesday Morning News – September 17

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this morning then sunny. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 14 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 3 ...

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CBC Radio-Canada to demolish Manitouwadge Tower

Please be advised that CBC/Radio-Canada will be demolishing its 57-year-old Broadcast Tower located on Wilroy Road on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, between 7:00 am and 8:00 am (weather permitting). What to Expect: Audible Warning Signals: o 3 long sirens: Preparing to drop in 10 minutes o 2 short sirens: Ready to drop in 1 minute o 1 long siren: All ...

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