Thanks to the ADSB Take Tech Van, Gaga Ball has taken off at SJD. Gaga Ball is a variant of dodgeball that is played in a gaga “pit” -typically a hexagon arena. The game has origins in the Middle East and the Hebrew word Gaga translates to “touch touch”. The game combines dodging, striking, running, and jumping, with the objective of being ...
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Tuesday Morning News – December 17
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of snow ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light late this afternoon. Temperature falling to -3 this afternoon. Wind chill -7 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Periods of snow beginning overnight. Wind up ...
Read More »Hwy 129 (Chapleau – Thessalon) OPEN
Dec 17, 2024 at 05:22 The highway has been reopened. Please drive with care. Dec 17, 2024 at 04:56 The highway remains closed at this time. Dec 16, 2024 at 23:46 Hwy 129 closed from Chapleau to Thessalon due to weather at 11:30 p.m. Although the Highway Cam shows that the barricade is not manned, motorists are cautioned that according ...
Read More »Hwy 101 (Wawa – Chapleau) OPEN
Dec 17, 2024 at 02:50 At 2:12 the highway was opened. Dec 16, 2024 at 11:00 At 10:43 Hwy 101 was closed from Hawk Junction to Chapleau due to weather Dec 16, 2024 at 10:40 At 10:30 Hwy 101 was closed from Wawa to Hawk Junction due to weather.
Read More »Saturday’s Sunset over Michipicoten Bay
The view from the lookout over Michipicoten Bay was beautiful Saturday evening. Just visible on the horizon was Michipicoten Island. Looking to the left, one could just see the sun descending behind the ribbon clouds, and minutes later peeking below the cloud and just above the horizon lighting it on fire. A beautiful sunset.
Read More »2024 Santa Parade
The 2024 Santa Parade was a resounding success. There were over 30 floats that made their way down Broadway and Mission Road to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre where everyone could enjoy hot chocolate and a small campfire with Mayor and Council. Thanks to Luc Berthiaume for the photography.
Read More »Monday Morning News – December 16
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of rain or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature steady near +3. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to periods of snow near midnight. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Fog patches dissipating this evening. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting ...
Read More »GST/HST break begins today
The GST/HST break lasts from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and gives a tax break on many everyday essentials. Types of items that qualify The GST/HST break includes certain qualifying daily necessities as well as items that bring joy to the season, such as: Children’s clothing and footwear Children’s diapers Children’s car seats Certain children’s toys Jigsaw puzzles ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – December 14
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -27 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6 with temperature rising to ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa – Heyden) OPEN
Highway 17 has been reopened. Please drive with care. Dec 13, 2024 at 01:17 The highway remains closed at this time. Dec 13, 2024 at 01:17 Just after midnight Highway 17 was closed between Wawa and the MTO Weight Scales at Heyden (Sault Ste. Marie) due to poor weather conditions. The radar image above shows significant snow squall streamers. Motorists ...
Read More »GoFundMe Launched to help Bridget
The community of Wawa was shocked yesterday by the news of a shooting in the community. A Wawa resident and employee at NCU received life-altering injuries and is in hospital undergoing surgery. A close friend of the family has launched a GoFundMe to help her and her family in this time of need. You can donate (link) to help, and ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – December 13
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries this morning. Becoming sunny this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -19 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...
Read More »SE OPP Investigate Shooting at Northern Credit Union Wawa
Just before 11:00 a.m. OPP and EMS were called to the Northern Credit Union on Mission Road in Wawa with reports of a shooting. There are multiple officers on scene, and ambulance has taken one to hospital with serious injuries. Wawa-news will update as more information is available. Wawa-news would advise that Wawa residents avoid the area.
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – December 11
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -11. Wind chill near -22. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -16. Wind chill -19 this evening and minus 24 overnight. Thursday – Mainly cloudy ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – December 10
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High m-8. Wind chill -16 this morning and -11 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 15. Wind chill -14 this evening and m-21 overnight. Wednesday – Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning near noon. Wind ...
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