Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

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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Rock Island House Concert – Thursday, September 19th

Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon has a voice that needs to be heard. Since 2012 Rory has released three albums and two EPs with his fourth full length album “Now It’s Quiet” being released just last month. Rory was trained as a classical singer from a young age and his years of study are evident in the power and ...

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Monday Morning News – September 16

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region ...

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Wawa Fire called to former Polish Hall

Wawa Fire was called to the former Polish Hall just before 11 p.m. this evening. Firefighters entered the building via the side entrance, although there was no visible smoke from any windows or doors at first. SE OPP Wawa was at the scene. There were a number of people in the parking lot, although it is unknown if they came ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to SSM) OPEN

At 15:17 the highway was reopened.   Sep 14, 2024 at 13:11 Wawa Fire has left the scene, and the highway is now open to one lane.   Sep 14, 2024 at 12:26 Hwy 17 has been closed due to a commercial vehicle fire south of Wawa. The Wawa Fire Department is responding. OPP will have placed barricades at Pinewood ...

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Saturday Morning News – September 14

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 27. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 in not under control, 1 is ...

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Friday Morning News – September 13

Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 33. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. On September 13th, 1952 it was a high of 28.3C Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 11 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 2 are under ...

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Fog Advisory

Sep 13, 2024 at 06:53 At 6:14 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for the following:’ Agawa Chapleau Dubreuilville Lake Superior Provincial Park Missinaibi Lake Pukaskwa Park Wawa White River Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Dense fog patches have developed overnight. As a result visibility will be reduced to near zero in some locales. The ...

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Thursday Morning News – September 12

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 28. Humidex 33. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. News ...

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Ladies Night Golf – September 4

We had 96 golfers! It was another beautiful day on the course!! Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants. Reminder – tee times now begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 5:12 p.m. 1st Flight: 1st: Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich, Helene Morin – 36 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Spare – 37 3rd: Marcie DLF, Casse Provost, Dawn Campbell ...

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Wednesday Morning News – September 11

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard ...

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Tuesday Morning News – September 10

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. ...

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