Local & Area News

From the Park « Il en faut toutes sortes? »

Combien de fois avez-vous entendu quelqu’un vous dire: « Il en faut toutes sortes? » Une telle phrase suit généralement une situation ou une histoire sur quelqu’un qui pense ou fait quelque chose qui sort de l’ordinaire. D’une manière générale, la phrase est utilisée de manière défavorable. En vérité, cependant, pour que ce vieux monde fonctionne, nous avons vraiment besoin ...

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Between the Covers – May 26

The Library is open for Curbside Pickup only. Patrons are not permitted in the library at this time. Please place your book holds by calling the Circulation Desk at 705-856-2244 ext. 290, emailing us at [email protected] or by accessing the Online Catalogue on our website at wawa.olsn.ca. New books on the 7-Day shelf this week are; “The Bounty” by Janet ...

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Morning News – May 25th

Weather: Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. Temperature falling to 7 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low zero with ...

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2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#389 – #390)

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 2 new cases of COVID-19, one from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Elliot Lake and area. Both cases were tested today, May 25th, 2021 and are of close contact and are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not ...

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Severe Weather in the Region – Updated 22:12

May 25, 2021 at 22:12 9:40 PM EDT Tuesday 25 May 2021 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park At 9:40 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts. This line of severe thunderstorms is located over Lake Superior, extending southwest from Wawa and is moving east at ...

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Fog Advisory (Wawa to Cloud Bay/Dorion)

May 25, 2021 at 08:17 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Cloud Bay – Dorion (ended 10:38 a.m.) City of Thunder Bay (ended 10:38 a.m.) Areas of dense fog are expected today. Fog patches have developed and are expected to continue along the Lake Superior shoreline through today and into tonight. ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – This Small Town Is Full of Great Big Hearts!

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations, and businesses in our remarkably generous little town that have made donations during these past months. Our appreciation and thanks is extended to the following businesses, families, and individuals who have supported the food bank with monetary donations, grocery items, P.C. gift cards or pet supplies: the late ...

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Protect Yourself from Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

Although Wawa is not an estimated risk area, there is also the possibility that Wawaites may travel to an afflicted area (as COVID restrictions continue to lift) and should take all precautions against tick and Lyme Disease. As the weather is getting warmer, the Government of Ontario is reminding everyone to take the necessary precautions when spending time outdoors to ...

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Morning News – May 25th

Weather: Showers or periods of drizzle ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog. ...

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Algoma Steel and Legato Merger Corp. Sign Definitive Merger Agreement

The Canadian parent company of privately held Algoma Steel Inc., a leading independent steel producer with extensive steelmaking and finishing operations in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, and Legato Merger Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, today (May 24, 2021, 21:22) jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Algoma becoming a publicly ...

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Morning News – May 24th

Happy Victoria Day! Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. High 16. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Showers beginning near midnight. Risk of thunderstorms overnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 13.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased Cases Screened Positive ...

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Morning News – May 23rd

Weather: Clearing early this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 6. That was quite the storm that went through about 11 last night dumping some needed rain on the bush. Hopefully the lightning doesn’t spark too many fires.   ...

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