On Friday, June 12, a number of Wawa residents gathered for a peaceful demonstration of concern and solidarity against racism. Wawa-news spoke with Dawn Charbonneau who organized the event with Mary Harbocian. I asked her how she felt about how the event would be received,  “Yes! I wasn’t sure how many to expect so I was happy that people ...

Many residents throughout rural Canada have limited access to affordable high-speed internet. It has never been so evident as during the COVID- 19 crisis. The Speed of Northern Ontario Broadband Report allows people to view what speed test results are shown by community. Blue Sky Net, a company based out of North Bay dedicated to facilitating the deployment of Broadband ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Marine Forecast – Wind south 15 knots backing to southeast 15 this afternoon then veering to south 15 this evening. Wind backing to southeast 15 Thursday morning then veering to south 15 Thursday ...

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for: Gogama – Foleyet Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake, and the areas shaded red to the right. They advise that people in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Extreme heat is expected for Wednesday through Saturday. A hot airmass is bringing temperatures ...

Joining many other towns and cities across the country, Wawa is the latest municipality to bolster its local business scene through the Digital Main Street ShopHERE program. Powered by Google, ShopHERE is supported by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wawa, the Wawa Business Improvement Association (BIA), and the Municipality of Wawa. The program hopes to drive more than 100 ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 23. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 11. Marine Forecast – Strong wind warning in effect. ...

Born in Victoriaville, Quebec on October 18, 1931, passed on June 14, 2020. He joins his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Huguette Annette Roy who recently passed. Loving father of Linda (Ron), Lisa (Jim), Richard (Diane) and Nathalie. Proud grandfather of 6 special grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dear son of the Florida and Napoleon Roy. Brother of Oscar ...

  Jun 15, 2020 at 09:56 – After the completion of dive surveys and stability assessments, Barge PML2501 safely transited to Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, under tow by Towing Vessels Anglian Lady and W.I. Scott Purvis. In coordination with Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie reviewed and accepted the salvage company’s salvage and ...

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, unveiled the program for Canada Day. On July 1, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to take part in an array of virtual celebrations to express our national pride. This year more than ever, Canada Day is an important national celebration bringing Canadians together, even if it is ...

Weather – Sunny. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 10. Frost Advisory – ended Marine Forecast – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind south 15 knots increasing to southeast 20 this afternoon then veering to south 20 near midnight. Wind diminishing to south 15 ...

Weather – Sunny. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. Frost Advisory – ended Marine Forecast –  Strong wind warning in effect. Wind light becoming southeast 10 knots near noon then increasing to southeast 15 early this evening. Wind veering to south 15 near midnight then increasing ...

  Les gens de tout l’Ontario sont encouragés à se former un groupe de fréquentation, appelé cercle social, comprenant au maximum 10 personnes avec qui ils pourront interagir et entretenir des contacts rapprochés sans avoir à maintenir l’écart sanitaire. Le médecin hygiéniste en chef de l’Ontario, le Dr David Williams, a mis à jour ses recommandations en matière de santé ...

  People throughout Ontario are being encouraged to establish a social “circle” of no more than 10 people who can interact and come into close contact with one another without physical distancing. Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, updated public health advice to come into effect immediately province-wide to allow social circles of up to 10 members, ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 19. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight- Clear. Low plus 2 with patchy frost. Frost Advisory – Frost is likely again tonight into Sunday morning as ground temperatures are expected to fall to near zero.Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Marine Forecast – Wind light becoming northwest 10 knots near noon then ...

Frost advisory in effect for: Frost advisory issued for: Savant Lake – Sturgeon Lake, Ignace – English River Seine River Village – Mine Centre City of Thunder Bay Lake Nipigon – Wabakimi Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Atikokan – Upsala – Quetico Superior West Nipigon – Marathon – Superior North Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa Sault Ste. Marie – ...