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Robinson Huron Treaty Leadership, Ontario and Canada Government Representatives Begin Mediation Proceedings

The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) leadership and the governments of Canada and Ontario will begin mediated discussions today with the Honourable Murray Sinclair serving as the mediator. On Thursday, Justice Hennessy agreed to an adjournment which will delay Stage Three proceedings by two weeks to allow all parties to come together for settlement discussions.   Stage Three – ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 17

Jan 17, 2023 at 06:47 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-1-17 5:10 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow covered Partly ice covered Good No 23-1-17 5:27 AM Highway ...

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Hornepayne School Buses – Cancelled

Jan 17, 2023 at 06:32 Due to the icy road conditions and in the interest of safety, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for the Hornepayne area.  Schools will remain open; however, no transportation will be provided.

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Freezing Rain Warning – Ended

Jan 17, 2023 at 06:31 6:19 AM EST Tuesday 17 January 2023 Freezing rain warning ended for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake FREEZING RAIN WARNING FOR NORTHERN ONTARIO UPDATED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 3:43 A.M. EST TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2023. ——————————————————————— FREEZING RAIN WARNING FOR:       MANITOUWADGE – HORNEPAYNE       WAWA ...

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East Algoma OPP – No Ice is “Safe Ice”

Snowmobile Safety Week runs January 14-22, 2023. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter. But, not taking the necessary precautions can quickly result in tragedy. No ice is “safe ice“. Underlying water currents or air pockets can create thin ice, even in ...

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Morning News – January 16

Jan 16, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries this morning. Periods of snow or ice pellets beginning early this afternoon. Risk of freezing rain. Local snow and ice pellet amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h near noon. High zero. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 1 or low. ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 16

Jan 16, 2023 at 06:47 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-1-16 5:05 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 23-1-16 5:20 AM Highway 101 ...

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MENARD, Hermance

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, January 12, 2023, just four months shy of her 88th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Loving mom of the late Marcel Lambert (Linda), Robert Lambert, Hélène Parisé (Paul), and Gislaine Menard-Boulianne (Gerald). Cherished grand-maman of Dana Lambert (John), Kevin Lambert, Aaron Lambert (Lisa), Brandon Lambert (Diana), Josée ...

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U9 – Jamboree at MMCC

The Wawa Minor Hockey Associaiton will be holding a one-day U9 jamboree at the MMCC today. Hornepayne and Dubreuilville will be playing as well. Come out and cheer on the hockey players! 10:30 a.m. Rink A – Wawa Blue vs Hornepayne Rink B – Wawa White vs Dubreuilville 11:30 a.m. Rink A – Wawa Blue vs Dubreuilville Rink B – ...

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Morning News – January 14

Jan 14, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -28 this morning and -9 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries overnight. Wind south 20 km/h. Low -8. Wind chill near -15. News Tidbits:  ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 14

Jan 14, 2023 at 06:47 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-1-14 5:22 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No 23-1-14 ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – January 12

Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 6 7 TERRIS, Tom 1 6 7 McCOY, Joe 3 5 7 BUCKELL, Chris 4 3 6 HALL, Dave 5 2 6 STOYCHEFF, Peter 5 2 6 SWITZER, Anya 5 2 6 SMIT, Brandon 8 0 7 Game Schedule January 19th, 2023. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 TERRIS SWITZER HALL ...

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Morning News – January 13

Jan 13, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries this morning. Clearing near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -21 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -21. Wind chill -17 this evening and -25 overnight. ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 13

Jan 13, 2023 at 06:27 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Good Yes 23-1-13 5:11 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Partly snow packed Good Yes 23-1-13 5:24 AM ...

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Between the Covers – January 12

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Wawa Public Library Board and staff would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you and bringing you some wonderful programming. Congratulations to Sorrell and Ezekial who were the winners of our Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Thank you to everyone for participating. New Books on the 7-Day ...

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