Highway 17 has been reopened. Please drive with care. Dec 13, 2024 at 01:17 The highway remains closed at this time. Dec 13, 2024 at 01:17 Just after midnight Highway 17 was closed between Wawa and the MTO Weight Scales at Heyden (Sault Ste. Marie) due to poor weather conditions. The radar image above shows significant snow squall streamers. Motorists ...
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GoFundMe Launched to help Bridget
The community of Wawa was shocked yesterday by the news of a shooting in the community. A Wawa resident and employee at NCU received life-altering injuries and is in hospital undergoing surgery. A close friend of the family has launched a GoFundMe to help her and her family in this time of need. You can donate (link) to help, and ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – December 13
Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 6 6 BUCKELL, Chris 2 4 5 McCoy, Joe 2 4 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 4 3 6 SWITZER, Terry 4 3 6 DUGGAN, Sarah 6 2 6 FAHRER, Tom 6 2 5 GLOVER, Justine 6 2 6 HALL, Dave 6 2 5 RAINVILLE, Heather 6 2 5 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 6 2 4 HALL, ...
Read More »Snow Squall Warning (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) Cancelled
Dec 13, 2024 at 10:00 At 9:34 a.m. this Snow Squall Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 3:50 AM EST Friday 13 December 2024 Snow Squall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls continue early this morning. Hazards: Poor visibilities at times in heavy snow. Timing: Ending this morning. Discussion: Lake effect snow squalls off Lake ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – December 13
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries this morning. Becoming sunny this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -19 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...
Read More »Snow Squall Warning (Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay)
4:02 AM EST Friday 13 December 2024 Snow Squall Warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Lake effect snow squalls continue today. Hazards: Additional local snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm by tonight. Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 6 cm per hour. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow. Timing: Ending tonight. ...
Read More »SE OPP – Increased Police Presence in Wawa UPDATED
Dec 13, 2024 at 03:03 One person has died, and a second person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in Wawa. On December 12, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a shooting incident at a local business on Mission Road in Wawa. One person ...
Read More »Northern Credit Union – Statement
At approximately 11 a.m. this morning, a shooter entered the Northern Credit Union Wawa Branch location and seriously injured one employee, who has been taken to hospital. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by today’s shooting. Our thoughts are with the individual who was injured, and we are providing support to them and their family. The safety and wellbeing of ...
Read More »We are GOLDEN!
WE DID IT! Together we raised just over $24,000 in ONE night! Needless to say, the Glam for Good Gala was an outstanding success! Over 100 people attended the event and, we believe, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There was glitz and glam mixed in with fabulous food, great music, and an exciting silent auction. We are still shaking off the glitter. ...
Read More »SE OPP Investigate Shooting at Northern Credit Union Wawa
Just before 11:00 a.m. OPP and EMS were called to the Northern Credit Union on Mission Road in Wawa with reports of a shooting. There are multiple officers on scene, and ambulance has taken one to hospital with serious injuries. Wawa-news will update as more information is available. Wawa-news would advise that Wawa residents avoid the area.
Read More »Municipality of Wawa – Postal Strike
Due to the ongoing Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike, Canada Post operations have shut down and mail service has stopped. Please be advised that the Municipality of Wawa residents, businesses and user groups are obligated to pay property tax, water/wastewater bills and any other fees by the due date. Interest will be applied to outstanding balances. The next water ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – December 11
RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 6 6 MATHIAS, Danette 1 6 6 BUSSINEAU, Denise 3 5 6 SWITZER, Anya 3 5 6 CHIUPKA, Lorna 5 4 6 AMOS, Tracy 6 3 6 PARSONS, Rochelle 6 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 6 3 6 BONITZKE, Wendy 9 2 6 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 2 5 SPENCER, Diane 11 1 6 WATSON, Heather ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – December 11
Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -11. Wind chill near -22. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -16. Wind chill -19 this evening and minus 24 overnight. Thursday – Mainly cloudy ...
Read More »Men’s Curling Standings – December 10
Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 FAHRER, Tom 2 4 6 McCOY, Joe 2 4 6 HALE, Ron 4 3 6 TERRIS, Spencer 4 3 6 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 6 2 6 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 2 6 LESCHISHIN, Mark 8 1 6 Game Schedule for Monday, December 16, 2024 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 FAHRER ...
Read More »Invasive Phragmites Control Fund opens 2025 call for proposals
The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF) call for proposals. IPCF was made possible by an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. These funds will support local on-the-ground action on Phragmites and amplify and expand control activities as part of a provincial-scale, coordinated Phragmites program. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous ...
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