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Here is the Updated – Restrictions due to COVID-19 Scheduled Christmas Eve and Christmas Day masses will be conducted as planned and remain restricted to parishioners and guests who have pre-registered for the services. Beginning Boxing Day, and for 14 days, all masses will be restricted to ten (10) parishioners who must pre-register. Enjoy the Christmas season – and just ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement recognizing the tremendous efforts and sacrifices made by all essential workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Ontario:   “The people of Ontario have faced many extraordinary challenges since COVID-19 swept across the province this past March. We want to take this opportunity to ...

Wawa-news would like to hope that everyone has now returned home from traveling for goods in the Soo, and that all students have been able to get home from college/university. Today is not a day to be traveling. If you must be on the highways – be prepared for poor weather, road conditions and possible closures. Last night at 6 ...

Weather: Snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow this morning. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light near noon. Wind becoming north 20 this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 22 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent ...

On December 21st, in the wee hours of the morning, a crisis struck. Little 3 year old Karolynne had a medical crisis and had to be flown with her father to London Children’s Hospital. A GoFundMe was launched by Rae Smith, “I am a long time resident of Wawa, Ontario, and feel compelled to help this beautiful young family as ...

Congratulations to Neil Jones, winner of Week 15 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $9,810 as Week 16 begins. Here are the final numbers for week #15: Weekly Pot: $1,048 and Progressive Pot: $9,810. The Winner is  Neil Jones, his envelope #11 had ...

Premier Doug Ford delivered the following statement on the Christmas holiday: “Christmas is a time to count our blessings, find moments of peace and rest, and take stock of what truly matters. For Christians, it represents one of the holiest days of the year with the celebration of the birth of Christ. While this Christmas is unlike any other, we ...

Snowfall warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Significant snowfall is expected today. Snow will continue today and will gradually taper to flurries from west to east on Thursday afternoon. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected by Thursday afternoon. Locally higher amounts near 30 cm are possible. Brisk northerly winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h ...

December 26, 1953 – December 20, 2020 We say goodbye to Tony as he makes his journey back home to the spirit world. With our sorrowful hearts and fond love, ‘we will miss you so very much.’ Tony loved to travel and experience life in his adventurous ways, living life to the fullest. Tony shared his kind heart, love, and ...

On the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “A Promised Land” by Barack Obama, “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi Picoult, “The Coast to Coast Murders” by James Patterson and J.D. Barker, “Elsewhere” by Dean Koontz, “The Return” by Nicholas Sparks. New Movies on the shelf are “The Office Season Two”, “Eight Below”, “Mulan” available in Blu-Ray and DVD and ...

“Cheers until we meet again”. Jim passed away peacefully at home in Wawa, on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the age of 74, with family by his side after a battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Rosalie and the late Joan. He will be dearly missed by his children Mark (Brandi), Lisa and Moira Leveille (Darcy). Step-father of David (Mary-Anne) ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 27 December 2020. Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3    God clothes me with salvation & righteousness. Psalm 148                 Let all creation praise God. Galatians 4: 4-7        No longer a slave but a child of God & an heir. Luke 2: 22-40           Jesus is presented in the temple. ...

Weather: Periods of snow except periods of rain near Lake Superior. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h early this morning. Temperature steady near plus 2. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow except periods of rain near Lake Superior. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. ...

Algoma Public Health has reported a new case of COVID-19 in the Algoma district. This case of COVID-19 is of the unknown exposure, and is self-isolating. APH notifies all close contacts directly. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #63 Unknown Self-Isolating December 21, 2020 Important Information View current situation in Algoma and the updated ...

Snowfall warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Significant snowfall is expected this evening through Wednesday. Snow will begin this evening and continue into Wednesday. Snow will gradually taper to flurries from west to east on Thursday afternoon. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected by Thursday afternoon. Locally higher amounts near 30 cm are possible. ...