Dec 19, 2017 @ 19:46 A snow squall warning remains in effect from St. Joseph Island to Lake Superior Provincial Park. Tonight, lake effect snow squalls will affect this area. Environment Canada explains, “The snow squalls may be intermittent with bursts of heavy snow separated by times of lighter snow. Local snowfall amounts of up to 15 cm or so ...
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Sneak Peak ‘2017 Festival of Lights’
Dec 15, 2017 @ 18:02 There are so many homes decorated. I had an accomplice drive around yesterday evening while I shot photographs of more than 344 homes. 344+ homes are decorated, that is amazing! Take a couple of minutes and watch the video of homes, and then go for a drive yourself. There is no ...
Read More »Collision at Batchawana blocks lane
Dec 15, 2017 @ 08:19 Ontario511 has tweeted: HWY17 WB at Batchawana, lane and WB Shoulder are blocked due to a collision.
Read More »Traffic delays possible 110km South of Wawa
Dec 15, 2017 @ 06:0 OPP Communications for the Northeast Region has tweeted: COLLISION: #Hwy17 110km W of #SaultSteMarie – 2 Tractor trailers partially blocking highway. There are no other details available at this time.
Read More »2017 – Festival of Lights Schedule
Schedule of Events! Thursday, December 14th Wawa Motor Inn (2 – 4 p.m.) – FREE Hot Chocolate & Tea Saturday, December 16 Downtown Door Crashers 7 – 8 p.m. Bus Tours (Leave from MMCC) 8 p.m. Hot Chocolate at the MMCC with Mayor Rody 8:30 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas Tree at the MMCC Festival of Lights Route
Read More »Picture of the Day – Walking & Blood Sugar
Dec 14, 2017 @ 08:56 Throughout the winter, there is the opportunity for people to go walking in the halls of MHS. Once a month, you can have your blood pressure checked, and your blood sugar checked.
Read More »Thursday Morning News – December 14
Dec 14, 2017 @ 07:58 Weather – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 14. Wind chill minus 32 this morning. Tonight – cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near midnight. Low minus 20. Wind chill minus 30. Roads 2017-12-14 – early morning report 101 ...
Read More »2017 Legion Ladies Cookie Walk is this Saturday!
Dec 13, 2017 @ 08:23 The Legion Ladies Cookie Walk is very popular – sells out very fast… are you ready? There will be a huge assortment of homemade cookies available for the price of $6 a dozen – but you are limited to 5 dozen per person. You simply walk through the tables and choose your favourite cookies. ...
Read More »Picture of the Day – BIA Invests in new Holiday Decorations!
Dec 13, 2017 @ 08:12 The Wawa BIA has invested in new lights to decorate Mission Road and Broadway Avenue. For half the year flying geese have decorated the power poles that line the road. Now it is the time for the holiday lights to shine!
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – December 13
Dec 13, 2017 @ 08:05 The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 & ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – December 13
Dec 13, 2017 @ 07:56 As you read this, I’m on my way to the Soo with a dog needing a tooth removed. So I’ve attached the links to the normal information that I usually have ready for you to read. I am hoping for good roads, no road closures, and no excitement for the day! Weather – Environment Canada ...
Read More »Thanks to Wawa’s Emergency Services & Bargain Shop the 2017 ‘Stuff Santa’s Sleigh’ is a Success
Dec 12, 2017 @ 13:14 On Saturday, December 9th, Santa made his way to Wawa’s Bargain Shop via the Wawa Fire Department’s Fire Truck #2. Helped down by WFF Ray Renaud, Santa joined all the kids inside who were lined up and waiting for him. Once seated in his sleigh, Santa was helped by two elves (right) who took ...
Read More »Picture of the Day – December 12
Dec 12, 2017 @ 08:06 It’a a real love/hate relationship! I love to see the grader, the snow plow out clearing the roads. And… I really hate my plugged up driveway. A big thanks to our Municipal employees who work through the snowstorms and all hours to keep our roads clear! A thank you as well to those who work ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – December 12
Dec 12, 2017 @ 07:55 Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early in the morning. High minus 18. Wind chill minus 30. Tonight will be partly cloudy with wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 26. Wind chill minus 30. Roads 2017-12-12 – early morning report 101 Timmins to Highway 144 snow covered ...
Read More »Hwy 17 OPEN (Wawa to Batchawana)
Superior East OPP – Wawa Detachment advise that Hwy 17 between Hwy 563 and Wawa was reopened at 0255.
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