January 11, 2016 The following statement is from the Hon. Steven Del Duca, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation: “As Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, my number one priority is the safety of all roads and highways in this province. On Sunday afternoon, the OPP closed the Nipigon River Bridge to traffic due to safety concerns. Ministry staff worked through the night to ...

Jan 10, 2017 @ 20:15 As of January 10, 2016 7:08 p.m., the community of Lake Helen Reserve has declared a State of Emergency due to the uncertainty of the re-opening of the Nipigon River Bridge. As of right now the bridge is open to foot traffic for medical emergencies or if you are coming home to Lake Helen. Shuttle ...

Jul 9, 2015 @ 12:04 Here is another article from the New York Times reporting on two recent studies investigating the harmful effects of sugar and the way moderate amounts of exercise seem to prevent this damage. From the NY Times Oct 9, 2014. People who consume the sweetener, fructose – which is most people nowadays — risk developing a ...

May 27, 2014 @ 12:02 This article recently showed up in my email supporting the common belief that fruits and vegetables are necessary components of a healthy diet. There is not a lot of definitive research indicating how many fruits and vegetables are necessary on a daily basis to promote optimum health so this piece of research helps to fill ...

The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that after an extensive search process we have hired a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Chris Wray. Many of you will be familiar with Chris as he was our CAO from 1999 to 2012 when he left to become CAO of the Township of Muskoka Lakes. On behalf of the entire Council, ...

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced today that the Government of Canada will extend its $2.2-million federal subsidy to CN for the operation of the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst, Ontario until March 31, 2015. The one-year extension of federal support for the operation of the ACR passenger rail service will give affected stakeholders as well as local municipal ...

Jan 4, 2014 @ 23:11 Nestor’’s story began in Port Arthur, now Thunder Bay, where he was born to Doris and Nicholas on July 15, 1921.  His parents were entrepreneurs who worked at various enterprises during the depression years, while raising Nestor, his brother Lawrence and sisters, Stella, Margaret, Pauline, Elsie and Virginia.  Nestor lived in Beardmore just prior to ...

Jun 8, 2013 @ 11:57 After eight days at sea, traveling from Germany to Canada, our ship the “Beaverbrae” docked in Quebec City on October 29, 1948 – my birthday. My mother Ida, sister Inga and I were taken to a railway station where we boarded a train heading West. We were on our way to Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) ...

Published on: Oct 24, 2012 Wawa will be looking for a new CAO/Clerk/Treasurer. In a press release dated October 23rd, the Council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes stated: The Council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher David Wray to the position of Chief Administrative Officer for the Township. Wray brings to ...

Northern Credit Union today announced the opening of a new branch in the community of Iron Bridge to serve the municipality of Huron Shores. The credit union will begin operations the week of March 22 in a temporary location adjacent to the Municipal Office until a permanent location is established in early May. The branch will provide expertise in all ...

FLOURLESS MACAROONS WITH JAM CENTERSIn a food processor; 3 cups slivered blanched almonds 2/3 cup Splenda (or sugar) 1/4 tsp salt Grind this up to a fine mixture and add; 2 egg whites 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Process further til a ball of dough is formed.Roll dough into 1 inch balls.(about the size of a walnut) Press the balls flat and ...

Mar 5, 2006 @ 22:18 Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day along with other First Nation leaders are calling for the public’s assistance in locating missing student Delaine Copenace of Onigaming First Nation, located near Kenora, Ontario. “We are asking the public for help in finding this missing 16-year-old girl whose family is missing her terribly and is worried beyond belief. ...

Published on: Apr 6, 2005 Wawa Minor Hockey Association reached an agreement with Sault Major Hockey Association in order to have our Bantam and Midget team join their league for next season. The agreement is for a 24 game schedule, 16 of the games will be played in Sault Ste. Marie with the remaining 8 games being played in Wawa. ...

Published on: Apr 4, 2005 The Wawa Goose Club had their annual Daffodil Tea & Bake Sale on Friday, April 1st. All the proceeds of nearly $600.00 were presented to the Canadian Cancer Society, Algoma Unit, Wawa Branch at the close of the tea. The door prize, a floral display donated by Broadway Flowers, was won by Doreen Sabourin. The ...

Published on: Mar 16, 2005 TSB # A02/2005 THE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD OF CANADA RELEASES ITS FINAL REPORT (A03O0012) INTO THE FATAL CRASH OF A HELICOPTER IN MEKATINA, ONTARIO (Gatineau, Quebec, March 16, 2005) – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) today is releasing its final report on the Eurocopter AS 350 B2 helicopter accident of January 21, 2003 in Mekatina, Ontario. The ...