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Wawa has many new residents – some of whom may not be aware that the water levels beneath Silver Falls may change without warning, and that ice is not stable and predictable.   Superior East OPP tweeted “#SuperiorEastOPP is warning Wawa residents after a skating rink was located on Silver Falls. #NoIceIsSafeIce, especially in areas where water moves quickly, like ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concluded its annual Festive RIDE campaign on January 2, 2022, having charged 655 drivers with impaired driving. Over the 46-day campaign, OPP officers worked 24/7, conducting 8,370 RIDE events across the province. Over and above the charges, officers issued 236 Warn Range suspensions to drivers whose roadside breath test registered a Blood Alcohol Concentration of ...

1948-2021 At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, December 24th, 2021, Candice peacefully passed in her sleep from pancreatic cancer at the young age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Markowski.  Loving mother of Curtiss and his wife Lisa.  Cherished sister of Curtiss and Cyndy (Ted).  Aunty Slowpoke of Kevin and Colin.  Step-mother of Steven (Carolin), Randy (Debbie), and ...

Following the new COVID-19 regulations put in place the Provincial Government, on January 3, 2022, the Municipality has taken the following actions: All public, in-person attendance at Committee and Council Meetings will be suspended until at least January 26, 2022. All scheduled Council Meetings during this time will take place virtually and may be viewed by the public at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MlwvjOvKwP8dNJEdMOeyw?app=desktop. ...

In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications.   Following this direction by the Ontario Government, the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre will be closed to the public effective 12:01 ...

On December 27, 2021, at approximately 11:07 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute on Mackey Street in Wawa. Upon officer’s arrival, the victim had left the scene and the suspect was barricaded inside the residence. Members of the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit attended the area ...

Le 31 décembre 2021 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Nouvel An : « Bonne année à tous! « Après une deuxième année marquée par la pandémie de COVID-19, nous aurons l’occasion ce soir de faire une pause et de réfléchir aux réussites et aux défis que notre pays a connus au cours ...

December 31, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the New Year: “Happy New Year, Canada! “After a second year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, tonight will be a time for us to pause and reflect on the successes and challenges we have experienced as a country over the past 12 months, ...

A brand new year is on the horizon and most of us are thinking about resolutions to change our lives for the better – lose weight, be more active, volunteer, be kinder. Why not make a resolution that keeps giving throughout the whole year and supports our local hospital? Join the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation’s monthly giving club. For ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, December 25, 2021, with his family by his side at the age of 56 years. Beloved husband of Tara Vikken. Loving father of Desiree Norwegian and Damon May (Nicole) Proud grandfather of Ryker and Ethan. Son of the late Ann and Stuart May. Dear brother Perry Kauk (Norma). Gary ...

Died peacefully, at the age of 89 years, in the early hours of Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the Hornepayne Community Hospital in Hornepayne, ON. Jack lived his early years in California but spent most of his life in the Barbers Bay area of Northern Ontario. Jack was a highly skilled carpenter and was responsible for the development and completion ...

The Wawa Community Food Bank volunteers would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in our community a safe and happy Holiday Season. We are very thankful and appreciative for the donations that we receive so please note that the donation bin inside the main door at 96 Broadway Avenue will not be accessible until January 4th. Should you ...

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Didi) who passed away December 25, 2007.   Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on Cherished memories never fade Because one loved is gone Those we love can never be more than a thought apart For as long as there is a memory They live on ...

  We also filled three Toyotas with non-perishable food items to benefit the Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent Place. For the seventh straight year, Northside Toyota has fought food insecurity with Fill the Toyota fundraising events. This year, we made our biggest impact yet and we couldn’t have done it with you. Thanks to your generous support, Northside Toyota has ...

December 24, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas: “Merry Christmas, Canada! Today, our family joins Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and his message of compassion, love, and selflessness. “As a family, we usually gather for meals with loved ones, exchange gifts ...