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Michigan Man Fined $13,050 for 87 Walleye over limit

Mar 30, 2018 @ 17:46 A Michigan resident has been fined $13,050 for possessing an over-limit of walleye. William Krueger, of East Tawas, pleaded guilty and was fined $13,050 for possessing more walleye than allowed under the Ontario Fishery Regulations. He was also suspended from fishing in Ontario for 10 years. Court heard that on September 2, 2017, conservation officers ...

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MPP France Gélinas introduces two bills in memory of Peter Kormos

Mar 30, 2018 @ 12:08 On March 29, MPP France Gélinas introduced the Peter Kormos Memorial Act (Trillium Gift of Life Network Amendment) and An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Kormos’ passing.   An ardent supporter of organ donation, Kormos made many speeches and introduced numerous pieces of legislation to expand organ collection in Ontario. The Peter Kormos ...

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2017-18 Wawa Mixed Curling Playoffs

Mar 30, 2018 @ 08:36 Thursday – March 29th ROUND ROBIN – 7:30 p.m. Ice #1 TERRIS vs SPENCER Ice #2 HOFFMANN vs McCOY Ice #3 LESCHISHIN cs BOYD Ice #4 SZEKELY vs HALL     Thursday – April 5th SEMI-FINALS – 7:30 p.m. Ice #2 SPENCER vs McCOY Ice #3 BOYD vs SZEKELY   Thursday – April 12th CHAMPIONSHIP  ...

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Significant Snow expected for Saturday

Mar 29, 2018 @ 17:07 3:40 PM EDT Thursday 29 March 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant snowfall on tap for Saturday. A low pressure system will develop over the United States on Friday and will track across northeastern Ontario on Saturday. The system is expected to bring significant snowfall ...

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Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League Standings – March 27

  Mar 28, 2018 @ 08:09 Team Standings: Black Thunder 1st place with 54 points Men’s High Average: Marcel Lewis 184 Ladies’ High Average: Rachelle Godin 160 Bowler of the week: Rick Gennaro with 69 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Friends 3900 High Single: Black Thunder 1391 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 715 Men’s Single Flat: ...

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Men’s Curling Standings & Playoff Schedule – March 27

      Men’s Curling Playoffs began Monday evening with Teams Terris vs Team Young and Team Leschishin ss Team Hoffmann advancing to the Semi-Finals on April 9th. Note – in the event of Tied Points, the Team with the Best Record against the other Team is ahead. If both teams won the same number of games against each other ...

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Modern Slavery: Human Trafficking in Ontario

Mar 26, 2018 @ 16:03 Growing up in Wawa and other small northern communities, my exposure to large-scale criminal activity was limited and therefore so was my knowledge. Certainly terms like “human trafficking” (HT) didn’t register to me as something that is a small town problem, especially in our small and quaint community. It wasn’t until a few years ago ...

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UHLER, Stephen

Mar 26, 2018 @ 08:32 Suddenly on Friday, March 16, at the age of 51 years. Beloved son of Linda Uhler and the late Victor. Loving brother of Bruce Uhler and Marta (Stephen) Blais. Caring Uncle of Stephen Victor. He will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Family and friends may pay respects and share ...

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April Happenings at Wawa Baptist Church

Mar 26, 2018 @ 08:12 A Good Friday service will be held at 11:00 a.m. after which muffins, and beverages will be served. Easter Sunday service will begin at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend Sunday services to enjoy praise songs, a Scripture-based sermon, and Sunday school for children up to age 12 at the Wawa Goose Seniors’ Drop-in ...

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Snow expected Monday Night, 10-15cm

Mar 25, 2018 @ 22:50 Special weather statement updated for 10:11 p.m. Special weather statement in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snowfall of 10 to 15 cm possible Monday night into Tuesday. Snow is expected to begin Monday night over Superior North. Total snowfall ...

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Kidde recalls Dual-Sensor (Photoelectric and Ionization) Smoke Alarms

Mar 23, 2018 @ 08:41   This recall involves two models (PI2010CA and PI9010CA) of Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms manufactured between September 10, 2016 and October 13, 2017. The model number and date code are located on the back of the unit. The affected smoke alarms have a pill shaped design on the front of the unit. ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – March 23

Mar 23, 2018 @ 08:23 Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 15 17 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 12 17 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 9 17 SZEKELY, Marc 3 9 17 SPENCER, Reg 5 8 17 BOYD, Katherine 6 6 17 McCOY, Joe 7 5 17 HALL, Jennifer 8 4 17 Schedule for Thursday – March 29,  2018 Ice 1 Ice 2 ...

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