Weather – km/h this afternoon. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – clearing late this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 9. News Tidbits – Highway 17 was closed for just over 6 hours between Marathon and Terrace Bay to allow for an investigation of a workplace fatality at a bridge construction site. ...
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Draft Ice Rental Policy is up for public commenting
The draft Ice Rental Policy was introduced at the Municipal Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 13th. The draft is being shared with all arena ice users and residents to request input by Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Pleae, go to Https://wawa.cc/draft-ice-user-policy to view this draft version of the policy. Comments and questions can be sent to: Mr. Brian Lachine, Acting-Director [email protected] ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – August 14
Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits – Don’t forget that tonight you can learn about AY Jackson, a member of the Group of Seven at the Tourist Information Centre tonight. ...
Read More »Council Meeting – August 13
There is a Regular Council Meeting tonight Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Council Chambers after the Corporate Planning / Policy Committee Meeting. Wawa-news has embeded the agenda and accompanying information below for readers to enjoy. Of interest at this time is in the minutes of the Northeast LHIN regarding a Non-Urgent Patient Transfer Project – Funding Agreement Update “The CAO advised ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Update – August 12
There were three fires discovered by late afternoon on August 12. Parry Sound 16 is under control at 0.3 of a hectare. It is located on the northeast shore of McCrae Lake. Bancroft 9 was discovered late this afternoon, south of Dodge Lake. It measures 0.2 of a hectare. Timmins 12 was discovered late this afternoon, approximately 5 kilometers west ...
Read More »Corporate Planning Meeting – August 13
There is a Corporate Planning / Policy Committee Meeting tonight, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1 Approval of Minutes – Corporate Planning / ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – August 13
Weather – Mainly cloudy. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits – Don’t forget Tom Savage plays a house concert at Rock Island Lodge tonight.
Read More »Rock Island House Concert Presents – Tom Savage August 13
Tom Savage is what one might refer to as a triple-threat. One part truth-telling troubadour, one part death-defying guitar slinger, and one part Country Blues howler. Each facet of his formidable on-stage persona carefully crafted over a 20+ year devotion to the composition and performance of song. Tom is a true believer. A disciple of melody and harmony and ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – August 12
Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness this evening. Low 12. News Tidbits – Congratulations to Annika Jozin. She took silver at Youth Nationals in Cape Breton this past weekend!
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Rock Island House Concert and Dinner with David Archibald – August 9
If the Northern Nationals are not your thing – perhaps enjoying Judy’s cooking and an evening with David Archibald should be on your list. David Archibald played his first guitar in Spain, and you can still find the warmth of the Andalusian sunshine in his music. His work on Great Lakes marine heritage Spirit of the Inland Sea has ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – August 9
Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 10. News Tidbits – At 1:00 p.m. the gates open for the 8th Annual Northern Nationals this weekend in Wawa. Good luck to ...
Read More »Celebration Marks 1st Anniversary of Medicine Cave Repatriation
On August 8th, 2018, a day of Ceremony was held at the Medicine Cave to celebrate the repatriation of the cave to Michipicoten First Nation. John Bobbiwash led the day which began with a Sunrise Ceremony. John was aided by a number of pipe carriers, drummers and members of MFN. Dignitaries from Brookfield Power were part of the day, and ...
Read More »Ontario to Create Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive, and Hazardous Materials Teams
Ontario’s is investing $2.5 million for municipal Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive, and Hazardous Materials teams in six municipalities across the province. “When disaster strikes, Ontario families need to have confidence that help is on the way. That’s why we’re providing communities across the province with funding to respond quickly and effectively to large-scale and ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – August 8
Weather – Fog dissipating this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Low 10. Fog advisory in effect for Wawa – Pukaskwa Park, Agawa – Lake ...
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