Local & Area News

Harte Gold Receives Permits to Start Production

Sep 21, 2018 @ 08:06 Harte Gold has received all necessary operating permits from the Government of Ontario to start commercial production at the Sugar Zone Mine. Harte Gold is now fully permitted to mine, process ore and pour gold on site. Stephen G. Roman, President and CEO of Harte Gold, commented, “We are very pleased to announce the completion ...

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Friday Morning News – September 21

Sep 21, 2018 @ 07:57 Weather – Rain. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northwest 30 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High 16 with the temperature falling to 6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Rain ending this evening then clearing. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light ...

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NCC Creates Black Bay, new conservation area of 3,000ha

Sep 20, 2018 @ 09:56   The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its partners have announced the creation of a new 3,170-hectare (7,835-acre) protected area in northwestern Ontario.   Black Bay area includes more than 1,300 hectares (approximately 3,200 acres) of coastal wetlands and almost 1,900 hectares (approximately 4,700 acres) of coastal forest on both the Black Bay and ...

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Rainfall Warning

  Yesterday afternoon, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement saying that heavy rain could be possible Thursday night with amounts near 50mm expected.   This morning a Rainfall Warning was issued for a broad swath of Ontario, including Wawa. “Rain and possible thunderstorms are expected to advance into northeastern Ontario this evening. The rain could be heavy at times ...

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Thursday Morning News – September 20

Sep 20, 2018 @ 08:02 Weather – Rainfall Warning in effect. Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming east 20 km/h this afternoon. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight will be Cloudy. Rain at times heavy beginning this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 40 to 50 mm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming southwest 30 gusting to ...

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Dubreuilville accueillera en 2019 son premier championnat des maitres au Strongman Challenge Dubreuilville.

Le Comité du Strongman Challenge Dubreuilville a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il accueillera le premier Championnat des Maitres d’hommes forts les 13 et 14 septembre 2019. 12 athlètesdu Canada et du monde entierparticiperontà 8 épreuvessur deuxjours. Le comité travaille à la finalisation des détails des autres activités qui seront organisées durant ce festival de deux jours, afin d’apporter une expérience diversifiée et ...

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Heavy Rain is possible Thursday Night

Sep 19, 2018 @ 15:43   3:35 PM EDT Wednesday 19 September 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Heavy rain Thursday night into Friday. Rain is forecast to move into northeastern Ontario Thursday evening. The rain could be heavy at times with amounts expected to be in the 30 to 50 ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – September 19

Sep 19, 2018 @ 08:17 The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 Sun.   Sept. 23     It has been suggested that the Bible Readings for the upcoming Sunday might be welcomed by ...

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Between the Covers – September 19

The Wawa Public Library will be hosting Coffee Break for Alzheimer’s from September 17th– September 21st, 2018.  All coffee sales this week will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Society and there will be treats available throughout the week! Coffee is only $1.00 each.  Anyone who makes a donation of $5.00 or more will have their name entered into a draw for ...

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Wednesday Morning News – September 19

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind northeast 10 knots veering to east 10 early this morning then backing to northeast 10 early this evening. Wind increasing to east 20 near noon Thursday and to east 30 Thursday evening. Waves  one half metre subsiding to less ...

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From the Branch – September 19

Sep 19, 2018 @ 08:08 So the branch had their first Membership Meeting and there are quite a few things on their future agenda. One important thing is Remembrance Day, as this year is the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1. This week, from September 16-20 is LEGION WEEK and a very good week to join! Our Ladies Auxiliary will ...

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Algoma Public Health Releases Report on Health in Algoma

Algoma Public Health has released a new report regarding the health status of Algoma. This report will help to identify key health issues across the district and describe who is most affected in our population. The report includes information on life expectancy, maternal health, injuries, child and youth health, infectious disease, substance use and mental health and chronic disease. There ...

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Online Training Coming Soon for Ontario Snowmobilers

Sep 18, 2018 @ 08:09 Snowmobile safety and licensing courses have historically been taught in-class – soon they will be available as an online training course. Snowmobilers have had to travel to other communities to get the courses. “We recognize that safety is critical and it starts with proper rider training and licensing,” says John Yakabuski, Minister of Transportation. “We ...

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LDHCF at the 2018 Blueberry Fall Fair

Sep 18, 2018 @ 08:05 Jim White and Susan Switzer, Foundation Directors display the table runner prize at the Fall Fair.   On Saturday at the 2018 Blueberry Fall Fair, Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation board directors had a booth to promote the Dream Vacation Lottery. Visitors to the booth were invited to enter their name for a free draw ...

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