Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511:
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Morning News – October 27
Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 6. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: There was an underground fire at Vale’s Creighton Mine yesterday, it was quickly extinguished. Tbaytel has awarded the Tbaytel For ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Thursday, October 27
Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No 22-10-27 5:10 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 22-10-27 5:21 ...
Read More »COVID-19 is once again straining medical resources – Algoma District & Chapleau
COVID-19 outbreaks are straining medical resources in the Algoma District and in neighbouring community Chapleau: As of Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the COVID-19 outbreak at Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services (SSCHS), is still in effect. There are currently 19 confirmed patients or residents associated with the outbreak. In addition, the outbreak is affecting staff and designated caregivers. It ...
Read More »Morning News – October 26
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then cloudy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h late this morning. Temperature falling to +2 this afternoon. UVindex 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low -5. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Sudbury powerlifter Josee Seguin who will be ...
Read More »Election Results – Northeast Superior Mayor’s Group
The Northeast Superior Mayor’s Group is comprised of the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne, Manitouwadge, Wawa and White River. Voter turnout throughout the communities of the Mayor’s Group: voter turnout total voters voted Manitouwadge 55.80% 1527 841 Marathon 42.40% 2468 1044 Wawa 37.40% 2067 773 Dubreuilville 20.60% 437 90 Hornepayne acclaimed Chapleau acclaimed Here are the election results for ...
Read More »Morning News – October 25
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Showers beginning early this morning. Fog patches this afternoon. Wind south 30 km/h becoming light near noon. Temperature falling to 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Carlo Vernelli of Sault Ste. ...
Read More »A Mix of old and new for Wawa Council
Oct 24, 2022 at 21:16 Despite the ease of internet voting, turnout for this year’s election is the lowest seen yet with only 37.4% of the eligible voters (773) participating. This is down from 2018, when 837 (of 2103) voters cast their ballot. Below are the unofficial results from the Municipality. Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed Mayor of Wawa for ...
Read More »Valdy Shows Cancelled
The four shows that Valdy had planned to perform including the one in White River (Legion) tomorrow night have been cancelled due to the artist being sick with COVID. “I am grieved at this development. Not only have I cancelled four shows, and missed my first gig in White River, but I also am stuck in a basement room for ...
Read More »Today is Voting Day!
Wawa Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed Mayor as there were no other candidates for the seat. There are 9 candidates vying for the four seats as councillor: Leah Isosaari, Cathy Cannon, Mitch Hatfield, Joe Opato, Robert Reeves, Sue Smith, Mary Harbocian, Jim Hoffman, and Angela Calaiezzi. There are four school boards with all candidates acclaimed: English Public School Board (Algoma ...
Read More »Morning News – October 24
Monday, October 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 18. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then showers beginning before morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. Low ...
Read More »Elliot Lake Closes Hospital – COVID-19 Outbreak Declared
Oct 22, 2022 at 08:01 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has closed the hospital to visitors (except for designated ECPs and compassionate circumstances) because of a COVID-19 outbreak declared by Algoma Public Health. Existing restrictions remain in place related to the active outbreak at St. Joseph’s Manor. Declared Outbreaks in the Algoma District: Facility Name Affected Areas Type – ...
Read More »Morning News – October 22
Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6.
Read More »Morning News – October 21
Friday, October 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 this morning. High +10. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low +1. News Tidbits: The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) has announced the discovery of the 292-foot Whaleback ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) OPEN
ON511 is now reporting that the highway is open. Oct 20, 2022 at 09:14 At 9:02 Wawa-news tweeted “Possible travel delays on Hwy17 (Wawa to White River) due to a collision that has closed the westbound lane & shoulder in the WHITE RIVER E LTS area.” Wawa-news has just received information that the highway is closed as a result of ...
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