In a media release, the Wawa Business Improvement Area (Wawa BIA) stated that the directors had met last week via teleconference to discuss how to help local businesses during the current pandemic. Liz Talian-Clarke spoke on behalf of the directors and members, explaining, “With so many projects and sponsorships that we normally support throughout Sprint into late Fall being cancelled, ...

After another disastrous outbreak of COVID-19 at Vista Care Community, a Sienna-owned home in Woodbridge, the NDP is joining the frontline staff in calling for the government to take over management of the home immediately. Staff represented by SEIU Healthcare says staffing levels at the home are so dangerously low that the private manager can’t properly oversee the crisis and ...

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante au sujet du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone est une occasion pour tous les Ontariens et toutes les Ontariennes de célébrer l’héritage, la diversité et la culture autochtones tout en reconnaissant et en contemplant les réalisations des Premières Nations, des Métis ...

Today Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month: “National Indigenous History Month provides an opportunity for all Ontarians to celebrate Indigenous heritage, diversity and culture while acknowledging and reflecting on the achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. This month is an ideal time to learn more about the rich history ...

On May 28, 2020, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were made aware of a person who had violated their conditions of release. On May 29, 2020, officers located the person and placed them under arrest. As a result of the investigation, Scott PRUNEAU, 47 years-of-age, from Wawa, was charged with the following: Failure to ...

On May 29, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Beech Street in Chapleau. Officers located the vehicle and stopped it on Birch Street. Officers demanded that the driver provide a breath sample into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied and registered a “Fail” ...

Starting June 1, 2020, electricity prices are changing for residential and small business customers as well as farms on TOU pricing under the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP). The same fixed price of 12.8 ¢/kWh applies to all of the electricity that they use, no matter the time of day or the day of the week. The ...

Alors qu’il procède à la relance graduelle et sécuritaire de l’économie, le gouvernement de l’Ontario prend des mesures pour s’assurer que les travailleuses et travailleurs ont un emploi à réintégrer et que les entreprises sont protégées contre l’engagement de frais prohibitifs en matière de licenciement. Le gouvernement a aujourd’hui annoncé qu’il a adopté de nouvelles modifications réglementaires qui mettront les ...

The Ontario government is taking steps to help ensure that as the economy gradually and safely reopens workers will have jobs to return to and businesses will be protected from incurring unsustainable termination costs. Today, the government announced that it has enacted a new regulatory amendment that will put non-unionized employees on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave during the COVID-19 outbreak ...

On May 24, 2020, at approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an assault at a residence on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. Upon arrival, police were advised that the accused had left the scene. On May 28, 2020, at approximately 1:15 p.m., police located and arrested the accused ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 18. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. 70 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 31, 2020 (10:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for ...

A very happy 14th birthday and well wishes for Madison. Her mom has decorated the front yard and arranged for a birthday parade. If you would like to help Madison celebrate this very special day meet at the Wawa Fire Hall for 5:55 p.m., parade at 6. Happy Birthday Madison!

Greg Rickford, ministre de l’Énergie, du Développement du Nord et des Mines, a fait la déclaration suivante au sujet des mesures d’allègement des tarifs d’électricité durant la pandémie de COVID-19. « Notre gouvernement s’engage à soutenir les familles et les propriétaires de petites entreprises alors que la province planifie sa réouverture graduelle et sécuritaire. Depuis le 24 mars 2020, nous avons investi un peu ...

Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, issued the following statement on electricity rate relief measures during the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our government is committed to supporting families and business-owners as we plan for the safe and gradual reopening of the province. Since March 24, 2020, we have invested just over $175 million to deliver emergency rate relief to ...