Local & Area News

Feb 15, 1928 – Apr 2, 2023 Glenn passed away peacefully at Brierwood Gardens. He was predeceased by his wife Irlma Kerr (Sutton), his parents Roy and Levona Kerr, and sister-in-law Isabell May Kerr (Gammack). He is survived by his brother William Murdock Kerr of Hamiota. He leaves to mourn his daughter Glenda-Lee O’Shea and her husband Kerry, of Brantford, ...

The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held March 31 – April 2, 2023, with 16 teams participating. Thanks to Club President Jim Hoffmann and Secretary-Treasurer Andy Stevens who organized the event.  Thanks to all the participants, Pat and her crew for a great meal, the ladies who BBQ’d the steaks, the volunteers at the Registration Desk and at the Random ...

The schedule for Holy Week at St. Monica’s Church in Wawa is as follows: Holy Thursday – April 6, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday – April 7, 3:00 p.m. Holy Saturday – April 8, 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday – April 9th, 9:00 a.m.  

The Wawa Public Library is calling on all seniors to participate in our Knitting Connection group! This will take place at the Wawa Public Library beginning Thursday, April 6th from 1pm-3pm. The Library has received a grant from the Government of Canada, New Horizon’s for Seniors Program (NHSP) that allows us to purchase knitting needles, wool, and all things knitting.  The projects ...

Apr 3, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending late this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near noon. High +1. Wind chill -9 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -12. Wind chill -19 ...

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has issued the following statement” “I have removed Michael Mantha from the Ontario NDP caucus while an independent third-party investigation into alleged workplace misconduct takes place. In order to protect the privacy of the complainant and allow the investigation to run its course, I cannot share further details at this time. I take my responsibility ...

Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of Gilles Tremblay. Loving and cherished mother of Don (Michelle Schweeder). Proud grandmother of Brittney, Brannan, Jack and Eli. Daughter of the late Mary and Jack Lafort. At Pat’s request, ...

Apr 1, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -2. Wind chill -20 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -5 this evening and -16 overnight. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Men’s ...

Wednesday was a busy evening at the Curling Rink with both Ladies and Men’s Curling Playoffs being contested. There was some great competition on the ice and great companionship after the games. The Mixed Curling Club finished their season Thursday evening. The Mixed Curling Season was split into two (2) Sections – statistics shown for both sections. All Regular Season ...

Ontario is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. “We are ready to protect people and communities across the province from wildland fires,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Our teams are closely monitoring weather conditions to detect fires early. When they do hit, Ontario’s fire rangers, ...

L’Ontario est prêt à intervenir pendant la saison des incendies de végétation, du 1er avril au 31 octobre. « Nous sommes prêt(e)s à protéger la population et les collectivités de toute la province contre les incendies de végétation, » a déclaré Graydon Smith, ministre des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts. « Nos équipes surveillent de près les conditions météorologiques pour détecter ...

Mar 30, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High +1. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 ...

The Wawa Ladies Curling League would like to thank the following individuals and businesses/organizations who contributed to the success of our 68th Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel which was held on March 24 – 26, 2023:   Wawa Canadian Tire, Dawson & Keenan Ins., North of 17 Restaurant, Adult Learning Centre, Little Red’s Craft House, Judy Page, Evolugen, Nicole Davis, Michipicoten ...

We are pleased to announce that our marathon event taking place on Sunday, June 25th during the Community Strong Festival weekend will be a Certified Boston Qualifier Marathon. Why not make this a family weekend? The Community Strong Festival (June 24-25th weekend) will consist of a variety of races over the course of the weekend as well as many family ...

Mar 30, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -22 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind southwest 20 ...