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Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 15. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing before ...

Jul 1, 2025 at 20:55 The Canada Day fireworks scheduled for tonight on Wawa Lake have been postponed until tomorrow evening, July 2nd.

Jul 1, 2025 at 17:24 (16:55) The Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising area motorists that traffic on Highway 17 east of Marathon and west of White River has resumed to the normal flow of traffic. Motorists should check in advance for road advisory information on social media and monitor local media for the latest updates. ...

Jul 1, 2025 at 14:58 2:52 PM EDT Tuesday 1 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Nickel to toonie size hail. This afternoon into the evening. ...

168 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 19C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Dylan Buckell 32 2nd Tim ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 9. Wednesday – Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the morning. 40% ...

Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.    Caring and thoughtful father of Sylvia, Michelle (Robert) and Ryan. Loving grandfather of Angie, Deacon, Alyjah, Teagan and Ryanna. Dear brother of Gary (Barb), Wendy, late Bill and Joe (Brenda). He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Keith will also be sadly missed by Manon and ...

Jul 1, 2025 at 06:04 Jul 1, 2025 at 16:01 This warning has ended at 16:01. Jul 1, 2025 at 15:45 3:39 PM EDT Tuesday 1 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville At 3:39 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts and up to toonie ...

Jun 30, 2025 at 18:04 17:20 – The Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising area motorists that traffic on Highway 17 east of Marathon and west of White River has resumed to the normal flow of traffic. Motorists should check in advance for road advisory information on social media and monitor local media for the latest ...

Mother Nature threw everything at us – severe weather warnings, thunderstorms, rain, wind, hail and fog- but our awesome golfers persevered and were able to complete their rounds. A tasty snack greeted them on Hole 5 and a delicious dinner, catered by Judy Page-Moore was served in the clubhouse. Despite the weather, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Golfing skills were ...

There were 11 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of June 29. Northeast Region: There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 3 active fires in the Northeast; one is under control, and two are being observed. The fire hazard is a mixture of low to moderate to high ...

The École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) school community proudly celebrated its graduating students during a grad ceremony on June 25th, 2025. The class of 2025 wish to thank the following community partners who generously contributed to the ceremony: Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. Légion Royale Canadienne ADFO et ...

C’est avec fierté que la communauté scolaire de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a célébré ses finissants le 25 juin 2025 dernier lors de sa cérémonie de graduation. Les finissants 2025 remercient vivement les partenaires communautaires suivants qui ont contribué généreusement à cette cérémonie: Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome Gold Mines ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 8. Tuesday – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Fog patches near ...