Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 6. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of drizzle or flurries changing to 40% chance of flurries overnight. Risk of freezing drizzle overnight. Low zero. Saturday – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of ...
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Ladies Curling Standings – November 21
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 3 3 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 3 3 MATHIAS, Danette 1 3 3 AMOS, Tracy 4 2 3 CHIUPKA, Lorna 4 2 3 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 2 3 SWITZER, Anya 4 2 3 TAVELLA, Debbie 8 1 2 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 8 1 3 WATSON, Heather 8 1 3 BONITZKE, Wendy 10 0 3 KRELL, Michelle ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Terrace Bay Driver faces charges of impaired
A 19-year-old individual from Terrace Bay is facing charges of impaired operation resulting from a motor vehicle collision (MVC). On November 13, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Sunset Drive in the Town of Schreiber. As a result of ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Terrace Bay Driver faces charges of impaired after collision
A 19-year-old individual from Terrace Bay is facing charges of impaired operation resulting from a motor vehicle collision (MVC). On November 13, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Sunset Drive in the Town of Schreiber. As a result of ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP assist Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with Impaired Driver – UPDATED
On November 2, 2024, the OPP assisted and Anishinabek Police Service (APS) officers who located a driver passed out in the driver’s seat of a white pickup truck. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with impaired by drug and possession of Schedule I substance. He was also issued a 90-day Automatic Driver’s Licence Suspension and vehicle towed. On November ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – November 21
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High +4. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low +2. Friday – Cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late in the afternoon. ...
Read More »ST-PIERRE, Georges
A rencontrer son destin à l’hôpital régional de Sault Ste. Marie le mardi 12 novembre 2024 avec sa famille à ses côtés à l’âge de 88 ans. Époux bien-aimé de feu Lise St-Pierre. Père aimant et respecté de Mario (Alice) et de Réjean (Caroline). Fier grand-père de Maxim (Megan) et Dominic (Tammy). Cher frère de feu Georgette (feu Raymond Prevost), ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – November 20
(Hebrews 10:11-25)” Our present times can seem very scary and hopeless. It is easy to forget the wholeness and help that God has given us. Who will come and tell us that it will all be ok? The writer of Hebrews reminds us that, even when we feel helpless, God has already reached out to help us. And because of ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – November 20
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High +7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain mixed with drizzle. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this evening. Low +3. Thursday – Periods of rain. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 ...
Read More »Traffic Delays (Hwy 17 at Coldwater Bridge)
Nov 20, 2024 at 06:51 ON511 has updated the information on that collision: “Collision on HWY 17 Westbound at COLDWATER R BR, ALGOMA. Lane and WEST shoulder closed.” Nov 20, 2024 at 06:37 ON511 is reporting that at 6:24 a.m. Hwy 17 is reduced to one lane in the Katherine Cove area due to a collision.
Read More »Invasive Species Action Fund opens 2025 call for proposals
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is opening a new round of funding through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of critical invasive species including invasive plants, aquatics, and forest pests. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and other incorporated not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. ...
Read More »Sault College Partners with RPA Canada to Offer Pathway for Graduates
Representatives from Sault College and Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) Canada joined together to sign an exciting new pathway agreement offering Sault College’s Business Accounting graduates an additional option for earning a professional designation. Complementing existing pathways to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designations, this agreement with RPA Canada offers graduates a fast-track route to ...
Read More »Between the Covers – November 19
Coffee & Culture: What a great start to our historical journey of Wawa with Johanna! Thank you to everyone who attended and learned about the mining history of Wawa and area. Thank you also to Johanna, our local historian for her excellent presentation. If you missed it, don’t worry. We are hoping to have a Coffee & Culture once a ...
Read More »Ontario Boosting Efforts to Combat Bullying and Support Student Mental Health
The Ontario government is marking Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week by investing $4.6 million to help combat bullying in schools and expand initiatives to equip students with the social and emotional skills they need to thrive. This funding will help foster stronger connections among students, promote a safe, respectful and inclusive school environment, and help reduce incidents of violence in ...
Read More »L’Ontario accroît les efforts pour lutter contre l’intimidation et protéger la santé mentale des élèves
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario marque la Semaine de la sensibilisation à l’intimidation et de la prévention en investissant 4,6 millions de dollars pour lutter contre l’intimidation dans les écoles et pour développer les initiatives visant à doter les élèves des compétences émotionnelles et sociales nécessaires pour s’épanouir. Cet investissement favorisera la création de liens plus forts entre les élèves, la ...
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