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Apr 6, 2017 @ 08:03 It isn’t new news; the Municipal Offices need extensive repairs, and much work to make them accessible to all residents of community – at a pretty large cost, estimated at well over $1 million to correct identified deficiencies such as mould abetment, asbestos abetment and work to both the interior and exterior, including a new HVAC ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 15:32 At last night’s Council Meeting, Mayor and Council passed a resolution directing the Deputy Treasurer to prepare a report on the financial costs of the harassing behaviour of Gerry Liddle and Councillor Tamara Liddle. It was stated that the Municipality of Wawa believes in Accountability and Transparency in all aspects of its governance as provided ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 11:37   Michael Manta talks about some of the problems faced by Northern Ontario residents, and communities dealing with huge electrical bills.     “Once again, through its failed energy policies, the Wynne government has damaged our local community,” stated Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli. North Bay Legion Branch 23 executives revealed they were forced to sell ...

Just imagine 100 years ago, a few thousand Canadians died at Vimy Ridge to put a end to WW1. Then their sons and daughters had to die in the thousands to do it all over again in WW2. Now many  of our sons and daughters are now serving to keep the peace in a world that may not want peace. ...

The Congregation welcomes everyone to worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church  705-856-2926. The Easter Cross of Lights will again be placed above the front door of our Church. If you wish to purchase a bulb in memory of someone ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 09:36 Le gouvernement de l’Ontario et la Police provinciale de l’Ontario rappellent à la population de prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires afin de ne pas attirer les ours dans les zones habitées. L’hiver doux connu dans certaines parties de la province signifie que les ours noirs sortent de leur hibernation tôt. De simples précautions peuvent contribuer ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 09:33 The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to take extra care not to attract bears to their neighborhood. In some parts of the province, this year’s mild winter means black bears are coming out of hibernation early. Taking simple precautions can help prevent black bears from visiting your community. Human-bear ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 07:31 The Wawa Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Municipality of Wawa are selling rain barrels at the low price of $45.00 until April 28th to encourage residents to reduce municipally treated water during the summer months. “Rain barrels are an excellent way to conserve water and get residents prepared for paying by amount of ...

Apr 4, 2017 @ 07:41   The Rotary Club of Wawa supports TEAM MISSANABIE in their trip to the World Championships to be held later this month in Louisville, Kentucky. Rob Clarke, Rotarian explained, “An outstanding effort and commitment of two young gentlemen, Chase and Hunter Martel (8 and 10) from Missanabie, Ontario, has resulted in their qualification in the ...

 Apr 4, 2017 @ 07:35 Mid-March Red Cross Meals on Wheels volunteer Jeff was assisted in his Meals on Wheels delivery by Mayor Ron Rody. They would be doing three deliveries that morning. When speaking about his experiences as a meal deliverer over the past three years, Jeff said, “There are some people that you would love to spend more ...

Apr 4, 2017 @ 06:15 Weather – Periods of rain ending in the morning then cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 6. A special weather statement remains in effect for a swath extending from Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island and then to the northeast (New Liskeard/Mattawa). Total ...

Apr 3, 2017 @ 06:38   Congratulations to Keith Killins of Wawa! Keith is the winner of Wawa Minor Hockey’s $5000.00 Raffle. The draw took place at Michipicoten Community Center on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 at 2 p.m. The winning ticket was sold by Makai Manttari. Wawa Minor Hockey would like to thank everyone who supported us in purchasing tickets. We appreciate ...

Weather – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 7. Environment Canada is calling for significant early April rainfall starting tonight for Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island. A total of 15 to 25 millimetres expected tonight and Tuesday. Roads – All roads are ...

Apr 2, 2017 @ 06:54   Weather – Mainly sunny today with wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this afternoon. High 8. Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon with a 60% chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind southeast 20 km/h. Low plus 1. Roads – All roads are bare and dry. Local – The Ladies Curling Bonspiel wraps up today ...