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Monday Morning News – May 6

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 7. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 5. News Tidbits – It has taken years and years, but finally Victoria, BC will build a wastewater treatment facility to treat its sewage instead of dumping ...

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Fire Destroys Home in White River

  Just after 10 p.m. this evening, a residence on Durham Street in White River caught fire. The White River Fire Department is currently on the scene battling the fire. Photos shared to Wawa-news by a White River resident show the building has been engulfed by flames. Wawa-news has been told that the propane tank exploded just before the firefighters ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Charge Male with Racing on Highway 101

On April 29, 2019, at approximately 9:20 p.m., a member of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle travelling at more than 150 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on Highway 101 in Caouette Township, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, Alain LORANGER, a 36-year-old male, from Sudbury, Ontario, was charged ...

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Friday Morning News – May 3

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 8. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. News Tidbits – Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre is encouraging Sudbury residents to sign a City of Greater Sudbury flag wishing Alex Trebek well. Trebek ...

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Station Mall Walmart to Close

Walmart Canada is committed to evaluating their store network to meet customer needs and ensure continued growth strategies. The company has opened more than 20 stores over the past four years. As part of the retailer’s store strategy, they will also close two stores – one in Pincourt, Quebec (101 Boulevard Cardinal Leger) and one in Sault St. Marie, Ontario ...

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Autism Public Consultations Begin

Ontario is holding public consultations on how children and youth with autism can be better supported. “I invite all people across Ontario to take part in the largest consultation on autism in the history of the province,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “We are listening, and your advice will be invaluable in helping us best ...

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SSM OPP – Woman charged with impaired after traffic stop

On May 1, 2019, at approximately 2:45 a.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   Officers conducted a traffic stop and as a result of further investigation, Janette WALLACE 28 years-old of Aweres Township, Ontario was ...

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Wawa Figure Skating Club Awards

  The 2018-2019 skating season has come to an official close and the WFSC celebrated with an awards night and social. Thank you to all of our skaters and volunteers who attended the evening! Congrats to our awards recipients!   Best Effort CanSkate: Sadie Nolan Most Improved CanSkate: Emma-Lee Millette Most Improved StarSkate: Evie -Marie Beach StarSkate Athlete Of The ...

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The Wawa Ice Fishing Derby Makes donation to the LDHC Foundation

  On Sunday, April 28th, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation held its annual Donor Recognition Celebration. Gratitude was expressed to donors and the names newly inscribed on the In Memory Donor Board were respectfully acknowledged. During its 10thAnniversary year, the Foundation has much to celebrate. Over $442,700 has been donated to the hospital for the purchase of medical equipment ...

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Thursday Morning News – May 2

Weather – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries changing to 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. High plus 4. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill ...

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Between the Covers – May 1

NEW BOOKS ON THE 7 DAY SHELF this week are; “The Au Pair” by Emma Rous, “The Silent Patient”, “The Better Sister” by Alafair Burke and “Redemption” by David Balcacci. STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL ARE; “Accidental Heroes” by Danielle Steel, “Chasing the Night” by Iris Johansen, “An Evil Mind” by Chris Carter and this week’s feature is “A ...

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Telescopes and Binoculars

Telescopes have come a long way since its invention in 1608. The simple refracting telescope consisted of two small lenses located at each end of a long tube. This `spyglass` was a great tool to magnify approaching enemy ships from a distance.   Galileo Galilei heard of this new instrument and in 1609 constructed his own without seeing the original. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 1

Weather – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of wet flurries or rain showers late this afternoon. Periods of snow over southeastern sections late this morning and this afternoon. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 2. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of wet flurries or rain showers early this evening. Wind east 20 ...

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