Author Archives: This Media Release

Phone System Problems at Municipal Offices

The Municipality of Wawa is currently experiencing technical problems with the telephone system at the Municipal Office located at 40 Broadway Avenue, including the Public Library. Bell Canada is currently working to resolve the issue. The public will be notified through the media when the problem has been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience. This issue has not affected the ...

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NCU Appoints Richard Adam after Al Suraci Retires

The Board of Directors of Northern Credit Union is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Adam as their next president and CEO. Mr. Adam will assume the responsibilities effective May 15, 2019, taking over for outgoing president and CEO, Mr. Al Suraci. Since joining Northern in 1996, Mr. Adam has served the credit union in the capacity ...

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Leader of the Northern Ontario Party Steps Down

As leader of the Northern Ontario Party for around 4 years I have gained many friends all over Northern Ontario. This has been a completely different experience as I was always someone who preferred to be out of the limelight. In the 4 years we have accomplished a lot. We were able to rebirth then rebrand the party and to ...

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Thank You From the Wawa Ladies Curling League!

The Wawa Ladies Curling League would like to thank the following individuals and businesses/organizations who contributed to the success of our 67th Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel which was held on March 29 – 31, 2019: Brookfield Power, Wilderness Helicopters, All Washed Up – Barb Leschishin, Amber’s Day Spa, Avon with Lisa, Canadian Tire, Carole Bouffard, Dawson & Keenan, Gitchegewgaw – ...

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Wawa Mixed Curling – Final standings

The Final Playoff Curling Game was played Thursday, April 11th. The Mixed Playoff Champions 2018 – 2019 Season are Team Terris: Skip – Tom Terris, Vice – Melissa Terris, Lead – Marcia De La Franier, and Second – Travis Terris & Kelly Culhane Congratulations.  

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Freezing rain warning for this morning

5:47 AM EDT Friday 12 April 2019 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Freezing rain this morning. After some ice pellets or snow early this morning, several hours of freezing rain is expected before changing over to rain or drizzle around noon. Ice accretion of 2 to 5 millimetres is possible. Surfaces ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect

Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for tonight. Heavy snow mixed with ice pellets at times, is expected tonight across portions of highway 17 between Wawa and Marathon. Local snow and ice pellet amounts of of 10 to 15 cm are possible by Friday morning. ...

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Freezing rain expected Friday Morning

Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Freezing rain Friday morning. Precipitation will begin as snow this evening, then change to ice pellets. Ice pellets will change to freezing rain Friday morning. Freezing rain will continue for several hours before finally changing to rain Friday morning. This winter weather is associated with a ...

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Flood Watch is in effect for the Goulais River

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Sault Ste. Marie District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect for the Goulais River. Residents of the Sault Ste. Marie District area should keep a close watch on water conditions, regularly check for updated messages and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams. Residents within the Goulais ...

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Mamakwa calls for meaningful consultations with First Nations on Far North Act

During question period Wednesday, NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) said the Ford Conservatives must stop undermining the government’s duty to consult with First Nations on the Far North Act, and called for government engagement by holding hearings in Far North communities in order to improve and replace that act.   “Proper engagement on the Far North Act should not be ...

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FutureSSM Coordinates approach to Skilled-Labour Demands in Soo

FutureSSM is working closely with local employers, educational institutions, training organizations and employment agencies to take on a coordinated approach to address current skilled-labour demands in Sault Ste. Marie.   At 4.7 per cent in February, and as low as 3.3 per cent this past December, Sault Ste. Marie’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 20 years. ...

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Men’s Curling 2018-2019

  Men’s Curling wrapped up last night with Team Fahrer winning the Playoff Championship Game. Team Fahrer was the Double winner this Curling Season, as there are also the Regular Season Club Champions. TEAM FAHRER is Skip – Tom Fahrer, Vice – Dave Amos, Lead – Lynn Lethbridge, and Second – Jim Hoffmann.   The 2018– 2019 Season was an exciting curling ...

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Weather scheduled to turn to Snow and then to Freezing Rain

Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Snow beginning this evening changing to ice pellets overnight and to freezing rain Friday morning. Precipitation will move over Northern Ontario this evening. The precipitation will begin as snow heavy at times before changing to ice pellets overnight then to freezing rain Friday morning. Snow and ...

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Letter – Going for your colonoscopy just might save your life

Dear Readers My story starts here roughly 3 years ago I had my colonoscopy done and they found a polyp. It was removed and sent for a biopsy and it came back non-cancerous. Since the doctor found the polyp, I was scheduled for a re-exam 3 years later. This time another polyp was found. As it turns out when this ...

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