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Nov 9, 2021 at 06:35 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

The Wawa Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Beck/Mackey Street. Smoke could be seen, and detectors heard. Firefighters were on scene for about an hour to deal with what was said to be a kitchen fire. SE OPP – Wawa provided traffic control.

Algoma Public Health is reporting thirteen (13) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#571 – #583), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area, as well as a low-risk exposure. APH is advising anyone who attended or worked the Soo Greyhound game on Friday, November 5th at the GFL Memorial Gardens, of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19. If you were there, you ...

The Best Part of Us by Sally Cole-Misch, a novel set along the northern shore of Lake Huron and winner of five other national and international awards, has been chosen by Canadian Book Club Awards (CBCA) as one of three finalists for the fiction category. The novel immerses readers in the breathtaking natural world of the Great Lakes region and ...

What does Canada’s first stand-alone medical university look like to you? As the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) evolves into NOSM University, we are consulting widely with Northern Ontarians. Input and guidance received from multiple sources, including an online survey (https://nosm.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=073b7a1c0a20cce0bd7dff7b1&id=4fde0154cb&e=ff4a199d91) , a series of key informant interviews, and town halls will be used to shape NOSM’s priorities. NOSM ...

Aboriginal Canadians have been part of our proud military history for over 200 years. During the War of 1812, they were vital allies in the protection of Canada, helping protect the citizens of this emerging country from attacks and invasions of Americans. Since then, thousands served bravely in both World Wars and the Korean War. Without their sacrifices, we might not have the Canada we ...

Back when I was just a young man, which is longer ago than I’d like to admit, I remember learning one of those ‘life lessons that all of us experience. It was a very short lesson, but one I will never forget. Years before I ever contemplated a career in politics, I was enjoying a local trade show, walking around ...

À l’époque où je n’étais qu’un jeune homme, c’est-à-dire il y a plus longtemps que je ne voudrais l’admettre, je me souviens d’avoir appris l’une de ces « leçons de vie que nous expérimentons tous ». Ce fut une leçon très courte, mais que je n’oublierai jamais. Des années avant d’envisager une carrière en politique, j’ai visité une exposition locale, je me ...

Nov 8, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. Clearing early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning then light late this afternoon. High 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 4 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 62 ...

  Today is the first day of Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. Throughout the week, officers will share Crime Prevention messages and tips online. The short videos will provide viewers with ways they can keep themselves, their loved ones and their property safe. Please visit saultpolice.ca and/or our social media channels, @SaultPolice, throughout the week to view the messages. Sharing ...

Nov 8, 2021 at 06:25 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health has reported four (4) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#567 – #570), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area (Sunday, November 7th, 2021). Two cases are of close contact, two are of unknown. All cases are self-isolating. There is 62 cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District at this time.  

Nov 6, 2021 at 08:19 ON511 has advised that the collision at Orphan Lake has been cleared and that both lanes are open. Nov 6, 2021 at 08:02 ON511 is advising that a collision on Hwy 17 has resulted in both lanes being closed at Orphan Lake (Lake Superior Provinical Park). The highway was closed at 7:51 a.m.

Tbaytel is looking to do its part to help address the critical need for doctors in northern Ontario by announcing its support for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund on Friday morning. Tbaytel will match every dollar donated, up to $10,000, to this brand new scholarship that will support our region’s medical students and keep them ...

from fb (Alex Patterson)… We were very lucky today to get parts for our machine quickly – and also lucky to have a great mechanic on staff to help us out. Big thanks to Dan for getting us fixed up and to Dylan and Will for the extra sets of hands to get us back up and running. Here are ...