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The library is open for curbside pickup only. Patrons are not permitted in the library at this time. Please place your book holds by calling the Circulation Desk at 705-856-2244 ext. 290, emailing us at [email protected] or by accessing the Online Catalogue on our website at wawa.olsn.ca. We are more than happy to help you with your reading needs. All ...

The Competition Bureau of Canada has published the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition and it is available online at https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. The information is invaluable and should be of interest to virtually everyone.  Over the next few months Wawa and Area Victim Services will be publishing the information from the The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd Edition, ...

Le Bureau du Canada à publier « The Little Black Book of Scams » 2nd edition et est maintenant disponible en ligne à https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.htm. L’information est très importante et devrait attirer l’intérêt de tous le monde. Dans les prochains mois ils y auras autres publications de escroqueries (une par semaine).  L’information sera retrouver dans le livre « The Little Black ...

The Family of the late Olga Basiw would like to acknowledge the kindness shown to us during our recent loss.   Our sincere thanks to local EMS, the LDHC nursing staff, Dr. Dannika Switzer, and Valerie from Kerry Funeral Home for the excellent care and compassion. Heartfelt thanks to all who brought food, flowers, sent cards, texts and phone calls.  ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for;- 13 May 2021  – Ascension Day ( Thurs.) Acts 1: 1-11    The Thursday, forty days after Easter, on which the Ascension of our Lord is commemorated. To Ponder :   When has your patience been stretched in learning a skill or waiting for an event? Gathering ...

On behalf of the Membership of Branch 429 Royal Canadian Legion Wawa I wish to thank the Wawa Cemetery Committee for the Spring clean up of the flower beds at Woodland Cemetery. We really appreciate your efforts.

The North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is joining police services across Ontario and Canada in kicking off Police Week (#PoliceWeekON), which honours and celebrates the work front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, civilian staff, and all members of our police service do to keep our citizens safe and healthy, especially during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.   This year, Police ...

La plupart des lecteurs comprennent que la vérificatrice générale (VG) est chargée de surveiller l’administration des finances de l’Ontario. La VG est nommée et fonctionne indépendamment de l’influence ou de l’autorité du gouvernement et étudie les finances du gouvernement en procédant à un examen détaillé de ses dépenses. La VG est redevable à la population de l’Ontario, de sorte que ...

Most readers have the basic understanding that the Auditor General (AG) is responsible for keeping watch over the administration of Ontario’s finances.  The AG is appointed and operates independently of government influence or authority and studies the government’s finances by carrying out detailed scrutiny of its spending.  The AG reports to the People of Ontario, so the voters themselves can ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19, from Sault Ste. Marie and area. This case is of close contact, tested May 8th, 2021 and is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered a close contact.

Ron was taken home to his Lord suddenly on May 1, 2021, in his 78th year. Born November 13, 1942 in Kitchener/Waterloo he spent his informative years in Leamington. Ron’s health had been deteriorating, but the end was not expected to come so soon. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 46 years Edith Schachowskoy. He will be ...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Irene Grusys (nee Thomas) announce her passing on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, Ontario. She leaves behind her husband, Felix, of more than 42 years of marriage along with her sons, Derek (Masae) and Darren. Proud grandmother of her beautiful grandson, Winston, and her special ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19, both from Sault Ste. Marie and area. One case is from close contact, and the other is category unknown. Both cases were tested May 7th, 2021, and are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered ...

It is with heavy hearts that Shawn and Nick announce the passing of their father David. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Agnes. David is survived by his brothers and sisters Jim (Betty), Norma, Denice (Ken), Denis (Sharon), Wanda, Laurene (Tom), Albert (Karen), Carla (Mike), Holly (Eddy), Kelly (Johnny), the late Joe (Mary-Ann), late Mike and the late Chris. Uncle ...

April 7, 1953 – May 1, 2021 David passed away suddenly at one of his favourite places, the trap camp, with his beloved wife at his side. David was predeceased by his parents Ovila (Bill) and Phyllis Seguin, his father-in-law Alfred Dampier, and his brother-in-law Jim Gannon. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Louise and their two ...