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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Trinity Sunday

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for May 30th, 2021. Trinity Sunday introduces the Trinity Season.  It is the longest season of the Church Year, lasting 22 to 27 Sundays. Isaiah 6: 1-8                       The call of Isaiah. Psalm 29                             God’s voice is over the waters. Romans 8: 12-17                Adopted by the Spirit as ...

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Severe Weather in the Region – Updated 22:12

May 25, 2021 at 22:12 9:40 PM EDT Tuesday 25 May 2021 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park At 9:40 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts. This line of severe thunderstorms is located over Lake Superior, extending southwest from Wawa and is moving east at ...

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Fog Advisory (Wawa to Cloud Bay/Dorion)

May 25, 2021 at 08:17 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Cloud Bay – Dorion (ended 10:38 a.m.) City of Thunder Bay (ended 10:38 a.m.) Areas of dense fog are expected today. Fog patches have developed and are expected to continue along the Lake Superior shoreline through today and into tonight. ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – This Small Town Is Full of Great Big Hearts!

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations, and businesses in our remarkably generous little town that have made donations during these past months. Our appreciation and thanks is extended to the following businesses, families, and individuals who have supported the food bank with monetary donations, grocery items, P.C. gift cards or pet supplies: the late ...

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Algoma Steel and Legato Merger Corp. Sign Definitive Merger Agreement

The Canadian parent company of privately held Algoma Steel Inc., a leading independent steel producer with extensive steelmaking and finishing operations in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, and Legato Merger Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, today (May 24, 2021, 21:22) jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Algoma becoming a publicly ...

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Municipal Outdoor Recreation reopens with Restrictions – Saturday, May 22nd at 12:01 a.m.

Under new Provincial guidance, outdoor recreational amenities will reopen, with restrictions in place, effective Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Amenities which may re-open include: sports fields, basketball courts, picnic tables and areas, park shelters, and tennis courts. The Municipal Marina will also reopen Saturday, and recreational boating is permitted, however, only members of a household can gather on ...

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Ontario Making it Easier to Report Polluters

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The Ontario government is launching a new user-friendly online tool so the public can conveniently report incidents of pollution in real-time from a smartphone. The new digital solution will mean photos and videos can be uploaded immediately so staff can respond quickly and effectively to keep communities safe. “Our government takes environmental violations very seriously and has zero-tolerance for illegal ...

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Dubreuilville partners with N1 Strategy for economic development and tourism initiatives

The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville is pleased to announce a new partnership with N1 Strategy, a division of N1 Solutions Inc., to guide economic development and tourism initiatives in the community.   Dubreuilville’s goal is to build on their current strategies and advance key initiatives identified as priorities. Dubreuilville is an energetic community, looking to build a strong ...

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Old Age Security increase targets older seniors’ higher risks

Budget 2021 has helped to strengthen the financial security of Canadians later in life. It announced two important measures. In August 2021, we will issue a one-time $500 payment directly to seniors aged 75+ as of June 2022. Then in July 2022, we will permanently increase the Old Age Security pension by 10 per cent for seniors aged 75+. That’s ...

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Fog Advisory

Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport City of Thunder Bay Cloud Bay – Dorion Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Areas of dense fog will reduce visibility to near zero. Locations adjacent to Lake Superior, including Highway 17 from Marathon to Thunder Bay may be affected. Thursday morning. ...

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May 17th, 2021: North Algoma Covid-19 Vaccine Eligible Groups

May 17th, 2021: North Algoma Covid-19 Vaccine Eligible Groups The following new groups, and previous eligible groups, are welcome to book an appointment: Adults aged 50+ At-Risk Health Conditions: Immune deficiencies/autoimmune disorders Stroke/cerebrovascular disease Dementia Diabetes Liver disease All other cancers Respiratory diseases Spleen problems (e.g., asplenia) Heart disease Hypertension with end-organ damage Diagnosis of mental disorder Substance use disorders Sickle ...

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WAVS – Haceçonnage

Le Bureau du Canada à publier « The Little Black Book of Scams » 2nd edition et est maintenant disponible en ligne à https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. L’information est très importante et devrait attirer l’intérêt de tous le monde. Dans les prochains mois ils y auras autres publications de escroqueries (une par semaine).  L’information sera retrouver dans le livre « The Little Black ...

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WAVS – Phishing and Smishing Scams

The Competition Bureau of Canada has published the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition and it is available online at https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. The information is invaluable and should be of interest to virtually everyone.  Over the next few months we will be publishing the information from the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition, one scam at a ...

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