On May 29, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Beech Street in Chapleau. Officers located the vehicle and stopped it on Birch Street. Officers demanded that the driver provide a breath sample into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied and registered a “Fail” ...
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New electricity pricing for TOU customers begins June 1, 2020
Starting June 1, 2020, electricity prices are changing for residential and small business customers as well as farms on TOU pricing under the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP). The same fixed price of 12.8 ¢/kWh applies to all of the electricity that they use, no matter the time of day or the day of the week. The ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa-Charge Wawa Resident with Assault & Utter Threats
On May 24, 2020, at approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an assault at a residence on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. Upon arrival, police were advised that the accused had left the scene. On May 28, 2020, at approximately 1:15 p.m., police located and arrested the accused ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – June 1
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 18. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. 70 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 31, 2020 (10:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for ...
Read More »Happy Birthday Madison
A very happy 14th birthday and well wishes for Madison. Her mom has decorated the front yard and arranged for a birthday parade. If you would like to help Madison celebrate this very special day meet at the Wawa Fire Hall for 5:55 p.m., parade at 6. Happy Birthday Madison!
Read More »Brotherhood wins Award
Brotherhood was honoured with the Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Visual Effects during Friday night’s special broadcast. Set in the 1920s, the film recounts the true story of a group of youth at a summer camp on Balsam Lake in the Kawartha Lakes, who had to fight for survival when an unforeseen thunderstorm overwhelmed their canoe trip. Brotherhood’s visual ...
Read More »It’s Been a Good Run – UPDATE
WELL – amazing news! I have gotten two ads which means that I will be able to provide Wawa-news for another month. Thank you to those who continue to support Wawa-news. It has been a good 15 years since Wawa-news began operations, but all good things come to an end, and today – Wawa-news is finished. I left Wawa in ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – May 31
Weather – The frost advisory was lifted at 5:15 this morning. Today – A few showers ending this morning then clearing. High 12. UV index 7 or high. Tonight will be clear with a low of 5C. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 30, 2020 (12:30 p.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault ...
Read More »Frost Warning
at 10:17 PM Environment Canada stated that a frost advisory is in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures will fall to near freezing or just below freezing overnight and early Sunday morning, resulting in frost conditions for tonight and early Sunday morning. ...
Read More »The LDHC & WFHT- How we’re staying safe during this pandemic
In the next video produced by the Lady Dunn Health Centre and Wawa Family Health Team in Wawa. This video shows an overview of the changes that have been made at the Lady Dunn Health Centre to keep patients, staff and community safe. With safety restrictions in place, the hospital and clinic remains open. Residents are encouraged to call ...
Read More »McFARLANE, Edward “Ed”
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ed on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Shirley for 33 years. Cherished father of Dennis, Crystal (Ben) and Tim (Matchet) and was a loved step father of Rod (Lyla), T.Jay (Arleah) and Renee (Dwayne). Proud Grandfather of many. Predeceased ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – May 30
Weather – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 10. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Increasing cloudiness before morning. Low plus 2. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 27, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot ...
Read More »Métis Presidential Race Watched Closely by Local Citizens
Sault Ste Marie and surrounding area Métis Citizens will be watching closely on June 1 when the results of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) provincial election are released. This year’s MNO election is a historic one. It is the first in which the opportunity to achieve full Métis self-government is front and centre on the ballot. In 2019, Métis ...
Read More »SE OPP Chapleau – Arrest Chapleau Male during Break In
On May 28, 2020, at approximately 3:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a break and enter in progress on Ash Street in Chapleau. Officers arrived on scene and located a person attempting to break into an abandoned residence. The individual ran toward police wielding an object in his hand. After ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – May 29
Weather – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Fog dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight- Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 27, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where ...
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