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Nov 16, 2021 at 18:27 Environment Canada ended this weather statement at 4:43 p.m.   4:46 AM EST Tuesday 16 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Snow is expected tonight through Wednesday. Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm are expected by Wednesday afternoon. Accumulating snow on roadways may lead to difficult travel conditions. ...

Sudbury NDP MPP Jamie West re-introduced his private member’s bill which would raise the wage floor for all personal support workers (PSWs) in Ontario. “Personal support workers have taken care of the people who raised us, the people we love,” said West. “They should be able to support their own families and not have to worry about putting food on ...

Nov 16, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening then changing to periods of rain near midnight. Periods of snow over higher terrain overnight. Snowfall amount 5 cm ...

1950-2021   It is with great sadness that the family announces her death in Sudbury on November 11, 2021, after a short, but tough fought battle with cancer.   Judy leaves behind her loving husband of 53 years Lucien and precious daughters Denise Bussineau (Lane) and Lisa Bouthillier (Dan Mayotte). Loving daughter of Peter and Betty Medynski, both predeceased). She ...

Nov 16, 2021 at 06:10 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 ...

In response to rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Algoma, and especially in the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health is taking further action to curb the spread of the virus, prevent severe illness and death in our communities, and protect health system capacity.   Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health, with the support of the provincial Chief Medical Officer ...

En réponse à la hausse rapide du nombre de cas de COVID-19 dans Algoma, et en particulier dans la municipalité de Sault-Sainte-Marie, Santé publique Algoma prend d’autres mesures pour contenir la propagation du virus, prévenir les cas de maladie grave et les décès dans nos communautés et préserver les capacités du système de santé.   La médecin-hygiéniste d’Algoma, avec l’appui ...

Algoma Public Health has reported 14 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#710 – #723), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #710 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #711 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #712 Unknown Self-isolating November 13, 2021 Case #713 Close contact Self-isolating November 14, ...

4:00 PM EST Monday 15 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Early season snowfall likely Tuesday night. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm can be expected due to a developing low pressure system forecast to track across northern Ontario. Accumulating snow on roadways may lead to difficult travel conditions and may result in ...

Nov 15, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill near minus 11. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma ...

Nov 15, 2021 at 05:58 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 ...

Nov 14, 2021 at 23:30 The winter weather travel advisory has ended. Lake effect snow bands have moved out of the area.   Nov 14, 2021 at 08:14 Weather advisory in effect for: Nipigon – Rossport Winter weather travel advisory in effect today into tonight. Hazard: Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm today. An additional 5 cm possible tonight. ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported that there are 20 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#690 – #709), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Algoma Public Health is advising the public of one potential high-risk exposure to COVID-19. APH is advising anyone who visited 3B at Sault Area Hospital on November 9, 10, 11, or 12 of a potential high-risk ...

Nov 14, 2021 at 09:34 At 9:23 a.m. OPP Northeastern Region tweeted that Hwy 17 has been reopened. Nov 14, 2021 at 09:11 OPP Northeastern Region has tweeted (9:02 a.m.) that Hwy 17 between Pinewood Drive Wawa and Heyden remains closed at this time. “All lanes remain closed in both directions due to a collision.” It does appear from the ...

Born December 12, 1921 in Kauhajoki, Finland passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre LTC, Wawa, Ontario on Friday, November 12, 2021 exactly one month shy of her 100th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Jack Lahti (1993), They were married on August 2, 1942. Loving mother of Alli McCormick (Ric), Kathy Miller (Cliff) and the late Sylvia Girard-Keveren ...