East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure: Highway 17 at 8638 Hwy 17 Bruce Mines because of a house fire.

Apr 22, 2017 @ 08:48   Mother Nature put on a show last night to usher in Earth Day. Throughout the day, there were advisories that the KP 5 watch has been posted for evening as a result of a glancing blow from the April 18th CME.   At 11 last night, there was a very faint green glow over the ...

Apr 22, 2017 @ 08:03 Weather – It looks gorgeous outside this morning. Environment Canada says that there are other plans for us. Today is to be sunny with a high of 10. Overnight we should see rain turning to flurries before morning, 2cm of snow is possible. Roads – Highways are bare and dry. Local – Today is Earth ...

Weather – Periods of snow ending late this morning then clearing. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 9.   Roads – bare and wet road with snow covered sections.   Local – Yellow Fish Day has been rescheduled to Monday, April 24th.

 Apr 20, 2017 @ 05:55 Weather – I can hear the wind blowing outside, Environment Canada says the wind is northeast 20km/h gusting to 40. It is expected to be cloudy today with periods of rain or snow this afternoon with a high of +4. Roads – Bare and dry. Local – Don’t forget today’s Lunch & Learn at the ...

Winter is hanging on with new snow blanketing all the trash.   It is Canada’s 150th Birthday this year, so let’s all make an effort to clean our great country and keep it clean. I would like to start in our immediate area as soon as the ditches are dry. Any help is greatly appreciated. Please call me at (705) ...

Apr 19, 2017 @ 12:14 The Dubreuilville Branch of the Royal Bank of Canada will be closed October 26, 2017. Currently, the branch is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12 – 3 p.m. to provide services to the residents of Dubreuilville. The Royal Bank of Canada has provided banking services to the residents of Dubreuilville for 40+ years. ...

Apr 19, 2017 @ 12:12 The dog’s owner has been located.   Apr 19, 2017 @ 09:56   This friendly, young male beagle was found on Highway 17, south of Wawa, on Tuesday, April 18th.   He is very well trained, possibly for hunting. He is wearing a brown collar with a skull design, with a tag that has “Brown’s” ...

Apr 19, 2017 @ 07:25 Weather – It is dreary this morning, but the rain showers are to end this morning then remain cloudy. High 7.   Roads – All highways are bare and wet   Local – Today is your last day to order and pay for your spring bulbs from the Wawa Lions Club. The Wawa Lions Club ...

Apr 18, 2017 @ 15:10   The first flight of evacuees from Kashechewan has arrived in Wawa, landing at 1:50 today.   The Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre will once again be the hub for registration.   Nolinor Aviation’s Convair 580 has taken off again for Kashechewan, expecting to land after an hour’s flight. With 150 evacuees expected to arrive in ...

Apr 18, 2017 @ 14:20 On April 16, 2017, the Municipality of Wawa declared a state of emergency in order to prepare for the arrival of evacuees from the First Nation Community of Kashechewan. Rising waters on the Albany River and its major tributaries made the evacuation necessary as a precautionary measure.   The Municipality of Wawa will receive approximately ...

Apr 18, 2017 @ 12:47 Council began the meeting with a presentation from several donors and Algoma Power Inc. who is matching all donations for the Wawa Goose Monument for the month of April. The Consent Agenda was approved, and with it minutes from various council committees and related organizations. Council also accepted the EDC 2017 Work Plan and Operating ...

Apr 18, 2017 @ 07:37 Weather – The sun is shining brightly this morning, but Environment Canada says that it will become cloudy. This afternoon we should expect periods of rain mixed with snow, with wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High plus 5. Roads – Highways are all bare and dry with the exception of ...

Apr 17, 2017 @ 15:00     I, Brenda Grundt, editor and publisher of Wawa-news.com refuse to remove any articles that have been written concerning the actions and behaviors of Gerald ‘Gerry’ Liddle and/or Councillor Tamara Liddle. I stand by my research and writing and refuse to be bullied by these individuals. The tax-paying public in Wawa has the right ...

Apr 17, 2017 @ 13:00 Members of Red Cross – Wawa Diaster Management Team received a brand new Disaster Relief Trailer holding all the basic supplies required to set up a 50-person temporary shelter. The trailer is stocked with 50 folding cots, blankets, pillows, comfort kits and a bin of supplies for Disaster Management volunteers. This pre-packed trailer is able ...