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Winter storm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A winter storm with heavy snow and blowing snow is expected Wednesday. Snow, heavy at times, is expected to develop Wednesday morning and continue into Wednesday evening. Northeasterly winds gusting to 60 to ...

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Snow and Blowing Snow & Winter Storm Watch Expected Wednesday

Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Snow and blowing snow is expected Wednesday. A developing low pressure system over Colorado is expected to track over Lake Huron and Georgian Bay late Wednesday. Snow is expected to develop late Wednesday morning and continue into Wednesday evening. Blowing snow is also likely Wednesday afternoon ...

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Secondary School teachers begin work-to-rule across Ontario on November 26

All ADSB secondary schools remain OPEN. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that its members, including secondary teachers and support staff (Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and Secretaries) will begin legal strike action on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The strike action will take the form of a withdrawal of administrative services (“work-to-rule”). Further information on the withdrawal ...

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Excitement in Wawa

  At about 1:30 this afternoon, a local business on Government Road had to close their doors for the day. Apparently a stolen U-Haul was dumped, and the two occupants then stole a snow machine and attempted to get away. Witnesses say that the stolen machine was recovered at Circle K and one person found. Wawa-news has been informed that OPP ...

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The Wish Upon a Star Tree is ready for stars

The Wish Upon a Star Tree in the hospital lobby is ready for stars from donors. The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has launched its annual “Wish Upon a Star” Campaign. For every gift made to the 2019 Wish Campaign, a star will be displayed on the Foundation Wish Tree in the hospital lobby. At the admitting desk, stars can ...

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News from the Park – Northern Ontario Travel Grants

NFTP 191122 People in Algoma-Manitoulin know that when they experience difficulty navigating the tangles of various provincial ministries and agencies, that my office is here to help. Just call or email my constituency office and my team is happy to assist. One of the most frequent topics of concern and request for assistance is in regard to the Northern Ontario ...

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Metered Water Billing to be implemented next year

  On November 5th Council Meeting, Municipal CAO Maury O’Neill made a presentation to Council and the gallery about the impending Water Metering Billing. The province of Ontario has mandated that municipalities achieve full cost recovery for water treatment. The water meters were installed over 2103/14 in residences and businesses. This was because the current rate structure is based on ...

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Monday Morning News – November 25

Nov 24, 2019 @ 07:56 Weather – Cloudy. Snow beginning this morning. Rain near Lake Superior late this afternoon. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. Tonight – Snow. Rain near Lake Superior. Amount 2 cm inland. Low zero. News Tidbits – Opposition continues to mount against the proposed ferrochrome ...

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2019 Fall By-Hands Festival

Nov 24, 2019 @ 08:35 The Fall By-Hands Festival is eagerly awaited by shoppers in Wawa. Local artisans have spent months preparing for the show, and on Friday, November 8th – their efforts were unveiled. Most of the artisans were pleased with the attendance and had good sales. Judy Moore was sold out by 7:30 p.m. Friday night, but Isabella ...

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Sunday Morning News – November 24

Nov 24, 2019 @ 07:56 Weather – Flurries or a few rain showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers. Local snowfall amount 2 cm. Temperature steady near plus 2. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 6 overnight. News Tidbits – ...

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Saturday Morning News – November 23

Nov 23, 2019 @ 07:56 Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries changing to 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries near noon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries and risk of ...

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Ontario To Reward Safe Employers – WSIB To Provide an Estimated $140 Million in Financial Incentives

Ontario will reward its safest employers with an estimated $140 million for excellence in occupational health and safety as part of a first-of-its-kind in Canada program unveiled today, November 22nd, 2019. The program, Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers, will formally recognize employers who successfully implement health and safety programs in their workplaces. The financial rewards will come in the form of ...

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2019 Festival of Lights & Santa Claus Parade

Nov 22, 2019 @ 12:15   The Municipality is once again holding a Festival of Lights and Santa Claus Parade. Residents are encouraged to decorate their home in one of three categories: Timeless Christmas, Winter Wonderland or Wawa Christmas Vacation. Once you have finished the decoration of your masterpiece… register online at this link. Decorating of your home must be ...

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Found on Facebook – Officers eating Pancakes!

  The SE OPP Wawa Detachment enjoyed fluffy blueberry-buttermilk pancakes and breakfast sausages Wednesday, November 20th. This was a fundraiser for the United Way Campaign, and nearly $300 was raised as a result. The fb post said “Thanks to all who contributed! A special thanks to Sgt. Fellinger for spearheading this event!”  

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