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Families, children and individuals are asked to be extra careful in May as it is Rabies Awareness Month.

Up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected for parts of the region.

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.

Many areas in the region still face boil water advisories. In an effort to teach students the importance of having access to clean water, students at Marjorie Mills Public School in Longlac began a special learning program.

With the coming of spring the municipality cautions its residents to be aware that bears will be coming out of hibernation. Proper collection and storage of waste will be important to avoid bears coming onto their property.

The Municipality of White River is hosting an importance waste disposal event for all residents. It is encouraging everyone to do their part in cleaning up their community.

Parents, guardians and new registrants are going to be able to meet their teacher, tour their classroom and pick up their Welcome to Kindergarten bag on Our Lady of Fatima Kindergarten information session.

Student learning, according to the expectations of the Ontario Grade 3 and Grade 6 curriculum, will be assessed at the end of May for students of Schreiber Public School.

Wait times that patients are facing to receive medical treatment and procedures is becoming a serious concern across Canada. Dr. Katherine Smart, president, Canadian Medical Association, shared her own views on this.

Wawa is celebrating Building Safety month. This week the focus of that initiative is resilience.