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SE OPP Wawa – Charges Laid after report of theft

SE OPP Wawa

A local resident is facing criminal charges after being found in possession of stolen property. On February 14, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft on Regina Crescent in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Peter BANKS, 22 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Charges Laid after disturbance

SE OPP Wawa

A local resident is facing multiple charges following a family dispute in Wawa. On February 14, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Nyman Avenue. As a result of the investigation, Steffani OLIVER, 27 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with: Mischief Under $5,000 – two ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Two Charged with Assault after disturbance

SE OPP Wawa

A physical altercation has resulted in two individuals facing criminal charges. On February 11, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Boucher Avenue in Hawk Junction. As a result of the investigation, Mathieu COTE, 20 years-of-age, of Hawk Junction was arrested and charged with one count of ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Charges laid after report of Harrassment

SE OPP Wawa

A local resident is facing multiple charges following a criminal investigation. On February 12, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of harassment on Wood Avenue in Wawa. Investigation revealed that, despite being warned by police not to, the accused continued to communicate with the victim of a ...

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Hwy 17 Closed (Wawa to Terrace Bay) – OPEN

Feb 28, 2024 at 11:00 At 10:30 a.m. the highway was opened. Feb 28, 2024 at 05:21 Hwy 17 from Terrace Bay to White River was closed at 3:28 a.m. due to deteriorating weather conditions. Reopening time unknown. Hwy 17 from Wawa to White River was closed at 5:00 a.m. as well due to poor weather conditions.

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Annual Wawa Mixed Curling Bonspiel

The Annual Wawa Mixed Curling Bonspiel took place on February 9 and 10, 2024.  It was a fun-filled weekend of curling with 16 teams taking part in the event.  Games started on Friday night and finished up with finals on Saturday evening, with every team playing at least 3 games even though there was one team that curled a lot ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – February 28

Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 14 16 TERRIS, Tom 2 13 16 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 11 16 FAHRER, Tom 4 9 16 HALE, Ron 5 7 16 McCOY, Joe 6 6 16 TERRIS, Spencer 7 4 16 REID, Michael 8 0 16 Game schedule for March 4th: Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 S.TERRIS McCOY REID ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – Third Sunday of Lent

A Lenten Prayer God of love, as in Jesus Christ you gave yourself to us, so may we give ourselves to you, living according to your holy will. Keep our feet firmly in the way where Christ leads us, help our lips speak the truth that Christ teaches us, fill our bodies with the life that is Christ within us. ...

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École Saint-Joseph students celebrate the founder of the Scouts movement

Last week, students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) who are members of Scouts Canada, celebrated a very special day. Earing a part of their scout uniform, they proudly celebrated the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouts. We congratulate these students for their dedication and active participation in an association that promotes great values within the school community. Well ...

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Les élèves de Saint-Joseph célèbre l’anniversaire du fondateur du scoutisme

La semaine dernière, les élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) qui sont membres des Scouts Canada, ont célébré une journée bien spéciale. Vêtus d’une partie de leur uniforme de scout, ils ont fièrement souligné l’anniversaire de Monsieur Robert Baden-Powell, le fondateur des Scouts. Nous félicitons ces élèves pour leur dévouement et participation active envers une association qui fait la promotion de ...

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Wawa Triples Curling Funspiel

The 2nd Annual Triples Curling Funspiel was held over the weekend.  The rules are quite similar to “Regular” curling but is played with (3) players.  The game is six (6) ends and each player throws two (2) rocks. There is only one (1) person allowed to sweep the rock until the far “hog-line”, then either the thrower or the skip ...

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Wednesday Morning News – February 28

Weather: Today – Snow at times heavy ending late this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Local blowing snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -15. Wind chill -30 this morning and -24 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

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Bus Cancellations (White River, Wawa)

Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne & area Due to the icy road conditions and inclement weather, all school related transportation is cancelled for today.  Schools will remain open. Wawa 2024-02-28 N001 FIRST STUDENT Weather Cancellation St. Augustine French Immersion Catholic School (Wawa),Sir James Dunn Public School 2024-02-28 N002 FIRST STUDENT Weather Cancellation École secondaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Wawa),Michipicoten ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Feb 27, 2024 at 20:40 Issued by Environment Canada at 7:14 PM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight and Wednesday. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazards: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. A potential flash freeze. Brief risk of freezing rain. Timing: Tonight ...

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