Local & Area News

SPADONI, Carmela

It is with profound emotions that the family of Carmela Spadoni (Graziano) announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 97 1/2. Carmela will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Rosanna (Peter) and Wilma (Vaughan); as Nunna to Sheena (Greg), Micaela (ex Robb), Natasha and Ian; as Nunna Mela to ...

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AYOTTE, Daniel

Passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the age of 41 years. Father of Hannah Grant-Ayotte, Hailey Ayotte-McAuley and Liam Ayotte. Loving son of Julie Piche and Edouard Ayotte. Dear brother of Eric Ayotte, Angeline Rose Ayotte and the late Cynthia Ayotte. Dan will be remembered by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, by his longest and most trusted friend ...

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In Memory – Anna Haidarenko

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Baba) who passed away October 25, 2005.   Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end, They simply mean We’ll miss you Until we meet again   Forever in our hearts, Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley and Matthew Rodney, Cheryl, Mason, McKenna and Marek ...

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THIBODEAU, André

S’est éteint paisiblement après une lutte contre le cancer au Centre de santé Lady Dunn le lundi 21 octobre 2024 à l’âge de 76 ans. Époux bien-aimé de feu Solange Thibodeau. Père aimant de Sylvie Boileau (Richard), Nathalie et Mario. Grand-père de Patrice Poulin, Sophie, Josée, Vanessa et feu Vicki. Cher frère de Lucien Thibodeau (Huguette), Denis Thibodeau et Jacqueline ...

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Friday Morning News – October 25

Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 near noon. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers changing to 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h ...

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Image N That

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM) is celebrated every October. What better time to focus on replacing our aging ultrasound machine. After almost 10 years and 10,000 scans the Aplio 500 is nearing its end. With an expected life span of around 7 years, this machine has been updated, upgraded and treated with tender loving care and has lasted for almost ...

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A colourful learning activity!

Junior and Senior Kindergarten students at École Saint-Joseph in Wawa took part in a colourful activity! To conclude their learning of colours, they organized a bright and fun-filled fashion show. Students expressed their creativity and enthusiasm by wearing clothing and accessories to represent each of the colours they studied. This fun learning activity was also a great way to celebrate ...

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Une activité d’apprentissage vive en couleurs!

Les amis de la maternelle et du jardin de l’École Saint-Joseph Wawa ont pris part à une activité vive en couleurs! Pour clôturer leur apprentissage des couleurs, ils ont organisé un défilé de mode coloré et amusant. Les élèves ont pu exprimer leur créativité et leur enthousiasme en portant des vêtements et d’accessoires pour représenter chacune des couleurs à l’étude. ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 24

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy late this evening with showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

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Camping over at Pukaskwa Park – Day Trips still Possible

Although the camping season is officially over at Pukaskwa National Park, but you can still enjoy day trips and enjoy the beautiful colours by self-registering at the Kiosk (shown above), and following the instructions to get a day pass. The main park gate will remain open until the snow comes and the road becomes unsafe. Boardwalk Beach Trail – 1.2km ...

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Workplace Safety North wins Canada Award for Excellence

  Workplace Safety North (WSN), an Ontario health and safety association has received the Canada Award for Excellence from Excellence Canada, a national authority on organizational excellence established by Industry Canada.   The award recognizes outstanding achievements by organizations across Canada in different sectors, including private, public, and not-for-profit.   WSN was the platinum winner of the Canada Award for ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – October 23

Job 38:1-7,(34-41) We can take a little time to think about all the animals that live in our community, Think about where they live, where they get their food. We often mention in the church about helping other people. We should also think about the plants and animals, how can we help them too. For example, we can put up ...

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Wednesday Morning News – October 23rd

Weather: Today – Rain showers ending early this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Low plus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not yet ...

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Churchill Announces Shares for Debt Transaction

Further to its news release dated March 6, 2023 announcing the exercise of an existing option to acquire a 100% interest in certain mineral properties with prospective diamond targets plus potential nickel and lithium targets located immediately west of the town of White River, Ontario, Churchill Resources Inc. announces that it has agreed to settle an outstanding debt in the ...

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Hwy 17 – Traffic Delays South of Wawa UPDATED

Oct 22, 2024 at 13:20 ON511 is reporting that Hwy 17 is reduced to one lane in the Old Woman Bay area due to tractor trailer removal. Wawa-news has been told that the tractor trailer was hauling potatoes. Several skids were seen on the shoulder earlier this morning. Oct 20, 2024 at 11:04 There were traffic delays about 22kms south ...

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