Nov 18, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -5. Wind chill -16 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Flurries beginning early this evening. Flurries or snow squalls overnight. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. ...
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Snow Squall Watch (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)
At 6:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Snow Squall Watch for Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Snow squalls are expected to develop this morning and persist through Saturday afternoon as a result of southwesterly winds off Lake Superior. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected. Environment Canada warns that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.
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At 6:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Snow Squall Watch for Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls are expected to develop this morning and persist through Saturday afternoon as a result of southwesterly winds off Lake Superior. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected. Environment Canada warns that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – November 18
Nov 18, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 22-11-18 5:09 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road ...
Read More »HSCDSB – CUPE Strike & Transition to Remote Learning
Dear Families of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board: As always, I hope this communication finds you and your families well. I write to you today regarding the recent announcement from CUPE indicating that they have intentions to fully withdraw their services in schools as of Monday, November 21, if a collective agreement is not reached. In light of this ...
Read More »Festive RIDE Campaign Begins
The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting their annual Festive “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) campaign from Thursday, November 17, 2022 to Monday, January 2, 2023. The Festive RIDE Campaign has become a familiar part of the holiday season and is one of the OPP’s most important traffic safety initiatives. Impairment from alcohol, cannabis, prescription/illegal ...
Read More »CSC Nouvelon – CUPE notice of full strike action Monday, November 21, 2022
November 17, 2022 Subject: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Strike Dear parent or guardian, The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) issued a notice of full strike action on Monday, November 21, 2022 if a new contractual agreement is not reached by then with the Ontario government. Within the CSC Nouvelon, this union represents janitorial and maintenance staff. All ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – November 15
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 2 2 AMOS, Tracy 2 1 1 CHIUPKA, Lorna 2 1 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 2 1 2 MATHIAS, Danette 2 1 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 7 0 1 PARSONS, Rochelle 8 0 2 Game Schedule for November 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice ...
Read More »Morning News – November 17
Nov 17, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -6. Wind chill -14 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -12. Wind chill -18 this evening. News Tidbits: Conseil scolaire ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – November 17
Nov 17, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Snow covered Good No 22-11-17 5:09 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed ...
Read More »VELDT, Amalia “Lia”
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of Nicolaas Veldt for 67 years. Loving mother of Nicolaas (Susan), Albert (Karen), John, Chris (Debbie) and Fred. Proud Oma of Nicolaas, Bill, Joe, Steve, Liisa, Justin, John Michael, late Jesse, Jordan, Aimie and Ryan. Great Oma to ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid after Spousal Assault
Charges have been laid following an investigation by the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Sault Ste Marie OPP Crime Unit, in relation to an intimate partner violence complaint which occurred between December 2017 and the end of the summer 2019 in the City of Toronto and the Town of Blind River. As a result ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges Laid after complaint
On November 14, 2022, at approximately 11:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a possible impaired driver on Spine Road Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a possible impaired driver with a child in the vehicle being operated on Spine Road. A vehicle description and license plate were provided to police. The red Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) ...
Read More »Morning News – November 16
Nov 16, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High -4. Wind chill -18 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -9. Wind chill near -13. ...
Read More »Argonaut Gold expresses Sympathy in Death of Contractor
Argonaut Gold Inc. regrets to announce a fatal accident occurred at its Magino Project in northern Ontario. On Monday, November 14th at approximately 10:57 am, an isolated incident occurred involving a contractor working on the construction of the mill facility which has resulted in a fatality. “We are profoundly saddened by this accident. The safety of our employees and contractors ...
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