It seems to be so dreary right now. Mother Nature is undecided whether we should have Fall or Winter. Even the other day it felt much more like spring than anything else. The one thing though is that I miss the sun. On Tuesday, those who were up for sunrise may have seen the very brief, tantalizing glimpse of the ...

Nov 30, 2017 @ 09:42 November is Falls Prevention Month which means that individuals and organizations across Canada are encouraged to work together to coordinate falls prevention efforts. Approximately one in three older adults over the age of 65 will fall at least once each year. Despite the majority of falls being predictable and preventable, falls are the leading cause ...

Nov 30, 2017 @ 08:08   On November 24th, I watched the Rainbow Room sign that has been perched on top of the Mel Ere, Bavarian Inn and Big Bird Inn for as long as I can remember come down. It was bittersweet to watch its removal.   Remembering my experiences working there. In my teenage years, I worked under ...

Nov 29, 2017 @ 07:56 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 1. Tonight will become cloudy. Periods of snow beginning after midnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature rising to minus 1 by Thursday morning. Marine – Gale warning in effect. Wind northwest 30 knots diminishing to northwest 15 early this morning then becoming ...

Nov 28, 2017 @ 15:35 Tomorrow, the province of Ontario is recognizing fifteen seniors for their significant contributions to their communities and the province. The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through voluntary or professional activities after the age of 65. The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, and Dipika Damerla, Minister ...

Nov 28, 2017 @ 08:08 There is a Corporate Planning / Policy Manual Committee Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. This Committee of Council will be receiving reports regarding the Wawa Ice Fishing Derby, 2018 EDC Work Plan, Festival of Lights, Business Case for Community Hub. They will also be reviewing the Wawa Snowmobile By-Law, and the North Algoma ...

Nov 28, 2017 @ 07:54 Weather – Cloudy. A few flurries beginning late this afternoon. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature falling to zero this afternoon. Tonight, a few flurries ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low minus 14. Marine – Gale warning in effect. Wind south 35 ...

Nov 27, 2017 @ 15:35 The Wawa Fire Department was called to a residence on Algoma Street this afternoon. Firefighters were observed entering the building, and a short time later were installing a fan to draw fresh air into the residence.

Nov 27, 2017 @ 07:52 Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Periods of snow beginning early this afternoon. Amount 2 cm. High minus 5. Tonight, periods of snow ending early this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of ice pellets this evening then 40 percent chance of rain showers overnight. Risk of freezing ...

Nov 26, 2017 @ 08:13 “Fill our Wawa Community Food Bank” Today, Sunday, November 26th is the annual Feed the Need Day! Originally begun by Ian MacDonald (Subway) this event has grown and is now an event that takes over the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Everyone is invited to come down to the Banquet Hall with your non-perishable food item ...

Nov 26, 2017 @ 07:57 Weather – Periods of snow ending near noon then cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Amount 2 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 1. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Clearing before ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 7 this morning then steady. Tonight will be partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight then periods of snow. Low minus 14. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northwest 30 knots diminishing to northwest 20 this ...

Nov 24, 2017 @ 09:21 The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has launched a program that creates a safe place for people to conduct online property transactions. The Detachment Offices at 742 Great Northern Road has marked two parking spaces for people to meet and complete their transaction. OPP explain that Project Safe Trade is ...

Nov 23, 2017 @ 18:52 Joe Roberts ‘Push for Change’ was presented with a 150th Anniversary Medal. OPP Commissioner Hawkes tweeted, “Great pleasure to present #OPP community safety partner Joe Roberts @pushforchange with @SenateCA 150th Anniversary Medal for his commitment to #endyouthhomelessness by walking 9000+ km across #Canada with 335 of 452 events in #Ontario. #SenCA150″

Nov 23, 2017 @ 13:30 “Fill our Wawa Community Food Bank” Sunday is the annual Feed the Need Day! Originally begun by Ian MacDonald (Subway) this event has grown and is now an event that takes over the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Everyone is invited to come down to the Banquet Hall with your non-perishable food item in hand and ...