Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – February 12th

Feb 12, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 19. Wind chill minus 38 this morning and minus 26 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...

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Hwy 17 (Schreiber – Nipigon) OPEN

Feb 11, 2022 at 12:17 Highway 17 has been reopened. Feb 11, 2022 at 10:29   Highway 17 from Schreiber to Nipigon has been reopened according to OPP; but ON511 says closed. Whatever the situation really is, Terrace Bay Fire/Emergency Services is warning that road conditions are treacherous. “We are receiving mixed messages from 511 and OPP about the highway ...

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Winter Weather travel advisory

A Winter weather travel advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet   Most of northern Ontario is being affected by this Alberta Clipper – check Environment Canada for ...

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Morning News – February 11th

Feb 11, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Winter weather travel advisory in effect  Today – Snow. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming north 40 km/h gusting to 70 near noon. Temperature falling to minus 17 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 9 this morning and minus 28 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – Periods ...

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Morning News – February 10th

Feb 10, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning tonight. Today – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. Temperature falling to minus 11 this morning then rising. Wind chill minus 18 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory

At 5:04 this morning, Environment Canada issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory for tonight for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Manitouwadge – Hornepayne An Alberta Clipper will move across the region tonight and through Friday bringing snowfall amounts of 7 – 10cm. In addition, strong northerly wind gusts of up to 60km/hr Friday morning could significantly reduce ...

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WFD Called to Chimney Fire

The Wawa Fire Department was called to a residence on Klondike Avenue late this afternoon. There was a significant amount of ash visible on the roof. The volunteer firefighters were on scene for about 40 minutes.  

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Morning News – February 9th

Feb 9, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Flurries beginning this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 10 this morning and minus 5 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries ending overnight then ...

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COVID Stats of February 6th for North Algoma

February 7, 2022 at 9:09 Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are two new in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). February 6, 2022 Current Previous (Feb. 1) Change from previous report evidence of ...

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Morning News – February 7th

Feb 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High minus 9. Wind chill minus 22 this morning and minus 12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 18. Wind chill minus 13 ...

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L’Ontario offre une formation gratuite pour les carrières dans les aliments et boissons

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit près d’un million de dollars pour préparer plus de 600 personnes dans la province à des carrières enrichissantes dans la transformation des aliments et des boissons. Ce financement accordé à Food and Beverage Ontario permet aux demandeurs d’emploi de bénéficier d’une formation, d’un mentorat et d’un placement auprès d’employeurs locaux dans les domaines de la ...

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Ontario Offering Free Training for Food and Beverage Careers

The Ontario government is investing almost $1 million to prepare over 600 people across the province for rewarding careers in food and beverage processing. This funding to Food and Beverage Ontario provides jobseekers with training, mentorship, and job placements with local employers in baking, food science, and food production and processing. “Ontario’s food and beverage workers have kept shelves stocked ...

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Morning News – February 5th

Feb 5, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning & Snowfall Warning in effect Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Snow beginning this afternoon. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this afternoon. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 34 this morning and minus 14 this ...

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Invasive Species Centre Hosts 2022 Virtual Invasive Species Forum

The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) hosted the 3rd Annual Invasive Species Forum in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. The Forum takes place annually and brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighbouring U.S States.   Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and ...

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Morning News – February 4th

Feb 4, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning in effect Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 15. Wind chill minus 39 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly ...

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