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Summer’s gone and September is here. The kids of to school and things are getting back to normal. But what is normal in this world today?  With killings and mass shootings; people driven out of their countries, and in refugee camps. We who went through the war in Europe and the veterans who fought to get peace back into society ...

The volunteers of Wawa Community Food Bank wish to thank the many individuals, organisations and businesses who have made donations over the summer months. Individuals have given an eclectic variety of items. We have gratefully received clothing, cash donations, egg cartons, toothbrushes, assorted food and hygiene items and beautiful vegetables from local gardeners. Our appreciation goes to Susan Alajoki, Fern ...

Word has it that this year’s late spring warmth and wonderful summer weather helped produce bumper yields for gardeners in the Wawa area. The sprouting evidence seen at our community garden on the CAS property just off Algoma Street would seem to show this to be fact.  Good results makes the growing of fruit and vegetables so very rewarding! Our ...

Summer is over and the Municipality is returning to its regular council meeting schedule. Tonight in Council Chambers, Council will be holding a Council Meeting at 6 p.m. Agenda The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT PRESENTATIONS KPMG – 2017 Financial ...

On Saturday, September 8th, at the Wawa Community Center from 10-3pm, over 45 exhibitors will be set up to greet attendees at the first annual Bumps, Babies and BEYOND expo! Touted as the biggest exposition to hit the north shore, this FREE event has something for everyone – from young to well seasoned.   Everyone is invited to come SHOP. ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation will be in the community promoting its annual Dream Vacation Lottery.  Tickets are available at hospital admitting and local businesses.  Watch for volunteers selling tickets soon in the community. With only 2000 tickets printed your odds for winning are great. By purchasing a ticket today you are helping to fund Phase 2 of the ...

Jul 17, 2018 @ 03:30 9:50 p.m. update: This issue is now resolved. Thank you for your patience.   Jul 16, 2018 @ 20:30 Some customers in Sault Ste Marie, Terrace Bay, Marathon, Manitouwadge, White River, Red Rock, Nipigon, Wawa, and the rest of the lakeshore region may be seeing a black screen/pixelization on cable channels (there may or may not be an ...

  Au printemps dernier, la SADC Supérieur Est ainsi que l’Initiative Lance-toi en affaires ont à nouveau présenté deux programmes d’entreprenariat intitulés ‘‘Créez un logo’’  et ‘‘Vendez vos idées’’. Ces programmes sont conçus pour les élèves de la 3e à la 8e année à faire un lien à l’entreprenariat. Le programme Créez un logo invite les élèves de la 3e ...

  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 ...

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 ...

Jun 30, 2018 @ 20:23 The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) – Chapleau Detachment is partnering with Collins Home Hardware and Home Furniture, Neser Investments and the Chapleau Rotary Club to bring “Slush OP 2018” to the youth of Chapleau, Ontario.   From July 9, 2018 to August 31, 2018 the Chapleau Detachment officers will be on the lookout ...

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 & ...

    On Saturday, June 23, 2018 the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation held its 8th annual Summer Wine Tasting Event at the Royal Canadian Legion.  All funds raised at this evening will help purchase necessary vital medical equipment for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. This year, five featured wines and two craft beers were sampled with accompanying appetizers. Tasters ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachments are reminding motorists to exercise caution when travelling this Canada Day Long Weekend. OPP officers will be patrolling area highways targeting speeding and other forms of aggressive driving and dangerous behaviours that remain a leading cause in fatal motor vehicle collisions (MVC) on OPP-patrolled roads. In 2017, 343 people died in motor vehicle ...