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Members of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) will hold its next Board meeting in the Town of Wawa on Friday, March 10th, 2023. Also, the Board will meet with Wawa’s Mayor, Melanie Pilon, and CAO Maury O’Neill to listen about the activities of this part of Northeastern Ontario. “It’s important for the Board to experience and then appreciate ...

The Ontario government is expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. These changes will make it faster and easier for these heroes and their families to access the compensation and supports they deserve for thyroid and pancreatic cancers from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). “In every community, firefighters are on the front lines each and every day saving lives,” said ...

  Sky watchers in the past few days have been enthralled by the beautiful displays of Northern Lights. Unfortunately, they seem to always be brightest in the wee hours of the morning. For those of us who go to bed early, there is a beautiful planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter visible in the western skies after sunset. This photo ...

The North East Region (NER) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now installed and activated the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car-Camera (ICC) systems in all patrol vehicles. As a result of investments made by government in the OPP and municipal police services in the province, the OPP is introducing ICC video recording equipment with integrated ALPR functionality ...

Algoma Council on Domestic Violence (ACDV) is deeply saddened at the recent violence we have seen against women in our communities across Algoma.  The Algoma Council on Domestic Violence (ACDV) is a culturally inclusive Council that will strive to change community attitudes towards family violence focusing on woman abuse, through education and advocacy, while promoting community safety and well-being.  Our ...

We are forever grateful to the extended Dereski and Klockars families that were by our side during a very sad and difficult time.  Thanks to all those who travelled to Wawa to pay their respects to “Uncle Louis”.  We treasure all the memories and stories you shared. Our gratitude to the Algoma EMS and the local OPP for their professionalism ...

The family of Marie Haight would like to express their heartfelt thanks, for all the cards, expressions of congratulations and gifts on her 100th Birthday.   Paula, Cheryl, Melanie and Families

This week the scripture was Matt: 1-12 and the message was how to say “NO” when tempted to make a wrong choice. A two year old has no problem saying, “NO”. Can you? Our challenge this week, the first week of Lent, is to make a list of three things, three Christian values to which we have said, “yes” Eg. ...

The Wawa Public Library staff would like to thank everyone who came out on last Saturday to make a Snowman craft. As you could probably tell, we were not expecting the level of interest that we received but we loved it and although exhausted by the end, we were also elated. A huge thank you to Kerry-Lee and Heidi for ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at the age of 67. Gerry was born November 5, 1955, to Michael Bugyra and Alice Rahal in Sault Ste. Marie but raised in Wawa, Ontario where he met his future wife, Irene, at the young age of 8. Married since 1974, his family was his greatest joy and will ...

New books on the 7-Day shelf this week are; “Stella Maris” by Cormac McCarthy, “The Last Invitation” by Darby Kane, “A Dangerous Business” by Jane Smiley and “A Heart That Works” by Rob Delaney. En Français, nous avons “Ceci n’est pas un Fait Divers” par Philippe Besson.  The Staff Pick of the Week is “How to Stop Time” by Matt ...

A driver was arrested after refusing to provide a breath sample. On February 15, 2023, shortly after 6:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a red car in a ditch on Duff Road in the Plummer Additional Township. Police arrived a short time later and while speaking to the driver police ...

We hope you all get out and enjoy our Wawa Winter Carnival happening this coming weekend! There are many events for everyone to participate in and fun!! Don’t forget to stop in at the library on Saturday! We will have a Sock Snowman craft for everyone as well as free hot chocolate (while supplies last).   New Books on the ...

It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 10:00 am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with assistance from Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Dorion/Hurkett Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Wolf River Bridge, Highway 11&17, in Dorion Township. Initial investigation indicates two sport ...