Local & Area News

Morning News – February 15

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to flurries this afternoon. Local snowfall amount of 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to -10 this afternoon. Wind chill -20 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 15

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:05 If you are travelling towards Sudbury be aware that the bus consortium there has cancelled school buses in the Sudbury, Espanola and Massey area Wednesday due to poor road conditions on most rural and side roads. Due to the poor road conditions and in the interest of safety, Route E026 servicing École Sainte-Anne (Spanish) will be cancelled today.   ...

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Flash Freeze Warning (Pukaskwa Park, White River, Dubreuilville, Wawa)

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash ...

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Flash Freeze Warning (Chapleau, Missinabie Lake)

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash freeze warnings are issued ...

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Flash Freeze Warning (Agawa, Lake Superior Park)

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash freeze warnings are ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

At 5:47 a.m. a Winter Weather Travel Advisory was issued for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Snow will continue through this afternoon before tapering to flurries from west to east this evening. An additional 10 – 15cm is possible. A flash freeze is possible this morning as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass which could lead to icy conditions. ...

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Morning News – February 14

Feb 14, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clear. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 3. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this evening. Rain beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. ...

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Special Weather Statement “Snow” – (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

At 5:25 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement warning of snow for regions of Ontario including  Manitouwadge – Hornepayne. A low-pressure system originating from the Four Corners (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico)) is expected to impact the region tonight into Wednesday night. Precipitation associated with the low may begin as rain or a mix of rain and snow ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 14

Feb 14, 2023 at 06:37 Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:14 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:36 AM Highway 101 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and dry ...

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The duty of the Official Opposition

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will resume sitting again on February 21st. Personally, I am very excited to return to the Legislature with Marit Stiles as the newly elected Leader of the Official Opposition. I’ve known Marit since she was first elected in 2018. Her strength and commitment to improving the lives of all Ontarians have always impressed me. She ...

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le devoir de l’opposition officielle

L’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario reprendra ses travaux le 21 février. Personnellement, je suis très heureux de revenir à l’Assemblée législative avec Marit Stiles comme chef nouvellement élue de l’opposition officielle. Je connais Marit depuis qu’elle a été élue pour la première fois en 2018. Sa force et son engagement à améliorer la vie de tous les Ontariens et Ontariennes, elle ...

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Morning News – February 13

Feb 13, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning then light this afternoon. High 1 with the temperature falling to -2 this afternoon. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight ...

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Morning News – February 11

Feb 11, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle late this morning and this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High zero. Wind chill -14 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries ...

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Reading can be fun and rewarding

Since the beginning of the school year, grade 2, 3 and 4 students at École Saint Nom de Jesus are devouring books during the school day. When they read a book independently or in a small group and can demonstrate their understanding to their teacher Michèle Turcotte, these students can earn a little surprise. Students progress at their own pace. ...

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