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May Contain Nuts – Staying Hydrated

The sun is finally shining and you may want to run outside and soak up every well-deserved minute of it, especially after this past winter. You may want to sign your kid up for every summer sport to get them out of the house-and your hair, no judgement! With summer finally among us (is it safe to say that yet?), ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect – UPDATE 21:45

Jul 8, 2018 @ 21:45   Wawa is currently experiencing light rain, and thunder and lighting.   9:41 PM EDT Sunday 08 July 2018 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy ...

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No Open Air Burning within Municipality of Wawa

The Wawa Fire Department would like to advise all Wawa Residents that the Ministry of Natural Resources has put part of the north-eastern region under a RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE. All open air burn permits that have been issued within the Municipality of Wawa will be considered revoked until such time as the ban has been lifted.  Failure to comply with ...

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Winners – Create a Logo & Market Your Thoughts

  Earlier this spring, the Superior East CFDC in partnership with the Head Start in Business Initiative delivered two youth entrepreneurship programs called “Create a Logo” and “Market Your Thoughts”.  The programs are designed for students in grades 3 to 8 to help promote entrepreneurship.  The Create a Logo program asks students in grades 3 to 6 to design a ...

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Men’s Night Golf – July 5

90 Players 1st FLIGHT: Jessy Dechamplain,Joey Dechamplain, Francis Dechamplain-6 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Chris Crack, Jason Rouleau, Kim Belisle- 2 under par 34 3rdFLIGHT: Dave Hall, Ron Rody, Chris Buckell- 1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Victor Sillanpaa, Hector Morrison, Paul Bernath- even par 36 5th FLIGHT: Derek Massey, John Nelson, Joe Crego- 2 over par 38 6th FLIGHT: ...

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Alan Spacek, Appointed to the Board of Directors of Contact North | Contact Nord

Contact North | Contact Nord Board of Directors and staff welcome new board member, Alan Spacek. “Alan’s extensive knowledge and experience in community development, post-secondary education and governance are very valuable as Contact North | Contact Nord plans its next major phase of development,” said Board Chair, Paul Taillefer.  “Contact North | Contact Nord is preparing for double-digit growth in the more ...

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SHOP, LEARN, & PLAY at the Bumps, Babies and Beyond Expo ~ Wawa Edition!

Jul 4, 2018 @ 08:14 We are so very excited to announce that Wawa will be hosting the Bumps, Babies & Beyond Expo’s northern debut on Saturday, September 8th 2018 at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center (curling rink and banquet hall) from 10-3pm. This expo has successfully been running in Sault Ste. Marie annually for three years and is the ...

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Premier Doug Ford Announces the End of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario

Ontario Premier Doug Ford today confirmed that, as the first order of business of Ontario’s Government for the People, his cabinet revoked the regulation that punishes Ontario residents at the gas pump through a wasteful cap-and-trade carbon tax regime; this measure comes into effect July 3, 2018. In order to fulfill this election commitment, the Government of Ontario will immediately ...

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Hope in the Darkness

Jul 3, 2018 @ 11:01 An initiative started by an Anishinabek police officer to raise awareness about mental health among young people is picking up steam across Canada. It’s called ‘Hope in the Darkness’. Kevin Red Sky is Anishinaabe originally from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and has been a member of the Anishnabek Police Service in northern Ontario for ...

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Astronomy stamps showcase Milky Way, Northern Lights

Celestial events like meteor showers, solar and lunar eclipses, comets and asteroids make headlines because they inspire a sense of wonder. Canada Post’s latest stamps are sure to do the same. They showcase the majestic splendour of two spectacular phenomena: the Milky Way and the Northern Lights. The stamps feature stellar photographs from two Canadian night sky photographers who have ...

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Prime Minister Trudeau – Happy Canada Day!

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canada Day: “Happy Canada Day! “No matter where we are, today, as Canadians, we celebrate Canada and the people who have built the country we love. “We’re 37 million – strong in our differences, proud of our diversity, and united by our dreams. From one generation to the next, ...

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Doug Ford’s speech for the people on the front steps of Queen’s Park

Thank you, what a beautiful day it is today. Your honour, distinguished guests, colleagues, family and friends… to the people of Ontario, I stand before you today, truly humbled by the trust you have put in me, and intensely aware of the tremendous task that lies ahead. Just three short weeks ago, the people of Ontario voted for change, and ...

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Men’s Night Golf Scores – June 28

(93 Players) 1st FLIGHT: Dave Castonguay, Gilbert Bouchard, Michel Lemoyne-6 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: James Morden, Al MacDonald- 3 under par 33 3rdFLIGHT: Wayne Rahn, Peter Russ, Tim Lesarge- 1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Craig Spooner, Bernie Erechook- 1 under par 35 5th FLIGHT: Mark McRae, Paul Vachon, Roland Lachapelle- even par 36 6th FLIGHT: Gary Trudeau, Spike ...

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Premier Doug Ford announces Parliamentary Assistants

Premier Doug Ford today announced Parliamentary Assistants each of whom will hold special responsibilities as part of Ontario’s Government for the People. “We are fortunate to have an all-star government caucus team who have the talent and experience necessary to deliver real results for the people,” said Ford. “Our Parliamentary Assistants will each hold key accountabilities to ensure we deliver ...

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Special Council Meeting Today at Noon – UPDATE 10:12 AM

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Special Council meeting that was scheduled for today, June 29th, at 12:00 noon has been CANCELLED. The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience. Jun 29, 2018 @ 08:18 The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa is hold ing a Special Council Meeting Agenda today, Friday, June 29, 2018 in Council Chambers 12:00 p.m. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ...

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