Weather – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle or showers. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 14. News Tidbits – Don’t Forget! Rock Island Lodge ...
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Terry Fox Run a Success!
Sunday across Canada, Terry Fox Runs were held to help continue Terry’s Dream. In Wawa, $4400.70 was raised by walkers, runners, bicyclists, and even with strollers! A huge thank you to the organizers who make this day possible in Wawa.
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – September 18
Weather – Clearing early this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 50. Low 15.
Read More »Firefighter Craig Spooner Awarded 20 year Exemplary Service Medal
In the Corporate Planning Committee Meeting of Septemer 3rd, Council saw the presentation of a 20 year Exemplary Service Medal to Mr. Craig Spooner. Mayor Ron Rody presented Captain Craig Spooner for his 20 years Exemplary Service Award. Mayor Rody explained that this medal was being awarded in recognition of Craig’s loyal and exemplary service to public safety in ...
Read More »Corporate Planning Meeting & Regular Council – September 17
There is a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting tonight, Tuesday, September 17, 2019. This meeting will be held not in Council Chambers as is usual, but will be held in the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre’s Banquet Room at 6:30 p.m. The agenda is as follows: CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – September 17
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 70 percent chance of showers changing to 30 percent chance of showers near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Fog dissipating near noon. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – a few clouds. Low 13. News tidbits – Each year Community Futures Ontario (CF Ontario) recognizes ...
Read More »Fog Advisory
At 5:15 this morning Enviornment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for the following areas explaining that near zero visibility in fog patches is occurring: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Marathon – Schreiber The alert cautions, “Fog patches ...
Read More »Have you seen this cat?
This family lost their cat down at the marina and have been actively looking for him for over a week now without any luck. They are desperate to bring him back home where everyone misses him dearly. If you have seen this cat, please call (705) 852-0533.
Read More »Rock Island Lodge Presents – Celebrate the Night Sky
Rock Island Lodge is hosting an evening to celebrate the night sky on Thursday, September 19th at 7:30 p.m. Featured will be short films about light pollution and darkening our night skies and tips on what you can do to reduce light pollution. If the skies are clear, viewing of the night sky (fingers crossed for a clear night!) There ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – September 16
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then 40 percent chance of drizzle overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 10. News Tidbits – The Wawa Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new recruits. ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – September 15
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 10. News Tidbits – Today is Wawa’s Terry Fox Run at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Registration begins at 11:00 am with the run ...
Read More »Wawa hosts National Kids Cancer Ride
Yesterday, despite the pouring rain, participants in the National Kids Cancer Ride and their support staff made their way from Marathon to Wawa where a spaghetti and meat balls dinner hosted by the Wawa Rotarians was waiting. The riders left White Rock on September 4th, and for Day 10 – 14 riders were to ride from Marathon to ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – September 14
Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low plus 5. News Tidbits – Today is a busy day for Wawaites. There is the Municipality’s once a year Hazardous Waste Collection and the Fall Festival. In ...
Read More »Superior East OPP officers recognized in North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Awards Ceremony
On September 12, 2019, the North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Awards Ceremony took place at West Nipissing Recreation Complex in West Nipissing honouring citizens and OPP members, both uniform and civilian. Awards and recognition were given for acts of life saving, bravery, exemplary service, the Quarter Century Club and length of service. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique along with North ...
Read More »Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association launches digital marketing campaign
The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a digital marketing campaign to promote the consumption of Ontario-produced maple syrup and the provincial event, Maple Weekend. Funding for the project was provided by the government of Ontario through its Rural Economic Development (RED) program. News of funding approval for the $18,000 project ...
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