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New Books on the 7- Day Shelf are “Beautiful Ugly” by Alice Feeney, “Homeseeking” by Karissa Chen, “Mothers and Sons” by Adam Haslet and “Three Wild Dogs (and the truth) by Markus Zusak. En Français, nous avons “Presse-Jus” by Valérie Chevalier. Staff Pick of the Week is “The Fallen” by Eric Van Lustbader. From Goodreads 4.38/5: The End of Days ...

Moses descended from the mountain and his face was shining from his encounter with God. He went through the rest of his life with a strange glow every time he was in the temple praying and talking with God. There after he wore a mask when he came out of the temple. What is expressed here is the powerful, mysterious ...

St. Monica’s Church will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on March 5th, 2025 at 7 p.m.  

St. Monica’s Church will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on March 5th, 2025 at 7 p.m.  

On Monday, February 24, 2025, at approximately 10:18 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a collision between two commercial motor vehicles on Highway 101 near Foleyet, Ontario, in Ivanhoe Township.   Currently, highway 101 is closed in both directions between Chapleau and Foleyet, until OPP complete their investigation.   Assisting with the ...

August 26th 1936 – February 20th 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Spike at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. He leaves behind his wife Noreen of 61 years, brother of the late Geraldine Spreng, and cousin of Rodney Spreng (Margo). Loved father to Andrea (Tom Curtis) Kent and ...

Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview, Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the age of 67 years.   Dear son of the late Michael Bzdell, the late Alice Cannon, née Christiansen (late Allan Cannon “Sonny”). Dear brother of Garrett Bzdell (Nicole), David Bzdell and Peter Bzdell (Maren). Loving uncle of Shelley B. Casey (Eric), Lennea Palsen and ...

Peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour at Golden Birches Terrace on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 100 with family at her side. Beulah was predeceased by her husband Steven Dunn and daughter Bryden Dilley (Peter). Beloved mother of Moyra Waito (Mark) and Andrew Dunn (Sylvia). She was the daughter of the late William Edward ...

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week: February 23 – March 1, 2025 Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. As of 2024, Freedom to Read Week entered a new phase led by Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Ontario Library Association in partnership ...

Long Term Care Residents at the Lady Dunn Health Centre made centre pieces to decorate their tables for Valentine’s Day. The LDHC Foundation provided the flowers and Matt Trudeau helped with their designs. Generous hearts at work!

Do you use the Voyageur Hiking Trail, but aren’t familiar with the trail maps? You may wish to attend this free online demonstration session taking place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Did you know that these maps are available on the web, on a smartphone and in printable format? The maps are updated frequently so hikers have all ...

Feb 13, 2025 at 08:08 Good Morning Wawa! We need to send in our petition numbers by tomorrow morning for Tuesday’s Council Meeting. We’re asking that Council keep $50,000 for accessible play equipment in the Upper Mission Park as part of the capital budget as subject to funding for 2025/2026. There are funding streams available to make this a reality! ...

In her 93rd year, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Gilberte Matte, known to all as Gil, who received her heavenly call back from God on February 3rd. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and kindness that along with her infectious laugh will forever live in the hearts of those ...

The Municipality of Wawa has launched the new destination marketing video. Watch it and make a comment either here or on the video page.  

January 23, 1928 – February 3, 2025 Passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by his side on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Sault Area Hospital. Loving husband of Viola (nee Sabourin) for 60 years. Devoted father of Shannon (Nancie Dayman) of Belleville, Kirby of Guelph, Jennifer (PJ Moran) of Sault Ste. Marie, and the late Jeffrey. Reg was ...