Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Local CUPE and Supporters Protest Friday & Monday

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) were in a planned strike position for Friday, November 4th. The Ontario government passed legislation on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 to impose a four-year contract on education workers and made the planned job action illegal. Bill 28, or the Keeping Students in Class Act, used the notwithstanding clause to legislate a contract onto ...

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2022 Wawa Christmas Hamper Application Form

The Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund has now made application forms available at the Municipal Offices and at the Thrift Barn. You can also download the PDF form below or cut and paste the form section into an email to [email protected] You are asked to fill out and drop the completed form off at the Municipal Office, or via email or ...

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Morning News – November 7

Monday, November 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few flurries or rain showers ending this morning then cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 late this morning. Temperature steady near plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind ...

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A weekend of Rain and Wind is expected

At 5:53 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Wind warning for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Strong winds expected tonight from Pukaskwa Park to Searchmont. Strong south to southwesterly winds with gusts to 80 to 90 km/h, with the strongest gusts expected near the shores of Lake Superior will ...

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Morning News – November 5

Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Rain at times heavy. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 12. Tonight – Showers at times heavy. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southwest 50 gusting to 70 except gusting to 90 near Lake Superior ...

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Rainfall Warning (LSPP – St. Joseph Island)

At 4:12 today, Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Rain, heavy at times in the amount of 40-60mm is expected over some areas. If some places the rainfall rates could reach 10mm/hr ...

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Fog Advisory (Wawa to Schreiber) – UPDATED

At 10:00 a.m. this Fog Advisory was cancelled. At 8:20 Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for Wawa to Pukaskwa Park, and a Fog Advisory for Marathon to Schreiber. Motorists can expect fog between Wawa and Schreiber. Environment Canada warns that near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring, and is expected to dissipate later this morning. “Visibility may ...

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First Time Curlers – Learn to curl

The Wawa Curling Leagues are holding an Adult Curling Training Session with Robert MacLeod & Rejeanne MacLeod of the Soo Curling Leagues. For a day of curling, snack and refreshment the league is charging $10. The session is planned for Saturday, November 26th beginning at 10 a.m., break halfway, and anticipated 3:00 p.m. conclusion. Participants are expected to learn about ...

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Morning News – November 4

Friday, November 4, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Local amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this morning. High 12 with temperature falling to 6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Showers. Local amount 5 mm. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Congratulations to John Dominey ...

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Morning News – November 3

Thursday November 3, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 10. News Tidbits: ADSB ...

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Morning News – November 2

Wednesday November 2, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 14. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low 8. News Tidbits: Elliot Lake’s St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) has lifted all COVID restrictions to visitors to the third floor of the hospital and long-term nursing home St. Joseph’s Manor as of ...

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Provincial plaque commemorating Shingwauk Hall updated

on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) and Algoma University, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School in Sault Ste. Marie. The new plaque replaces an outdated 1977 version that excluded facts about the true purpose of the residential school and ...

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Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area launches anniversary campaign

Today November 1, 2022, Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area will begin a two-month campaign celebrating its 20th anniversary – ultimately hoping to raise $20,000 to finish a universally accessible build on Blake Avenue.   “Our organization would not be where it is today without the support of the community. We owe immense gratitude to the founding members ...

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Morning News – November 1

Tuesday November 1, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Low +2.

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