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Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 8. News Tidbits – The grand opening of the Wawa Goose Nest Market is today at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and cake!

With such huge success in our inaugural year in Wawa, we are pleased to announce that the Bumps, Babies & Beyond Expo is returning Saturday, September 28th to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center (curling rink and banquet hall) from 10-3pm.With over forty vendors and service providers last year, and attendees coming from Wawa and surrounding communities (Marathon, Manitouwadge, White River, ...

With the end of the academic year just around the corner, the CSC Nouvelon is profiling one remarkable graduate from each of its secondary schools. Here are the profiles for our schools in Sault Ste-Marie, Wawa and Chapleau.   École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault (Sault Ste. Marie) Maggie Maloney, a grade 12 student at École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault in Sault Ste. Marie, is highly ...

Opioid overdoses are claiming the lives of thousands of people across Ontario and are steadily increasing. The statistics and numbers related to overdoses do not capture the profound distress being felt by those impacted. Observers may hesitate to call 911 in fear of police involvement. To encourage people to seek life-saving assistance the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is launching the Good ...

There were no new fires in the Northeast Region by late afternoon today. At the time of this update, there is one wildland fires in the region. Timmins 2 covers 4,645 hectares. The fire is now being held. Crews continue to identify hot spots along the fire’s perimeter. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry staff continue to work with the ...

NDP MPP Michael Mantha is calling out Sault Ste. Marie MPP Ross Romano for doing nothing to stop Doug Ford’s cuts to education, which are now poised to hurt students in Catholic schools in Sault Ste. Marie, after 24 teachers were declared redundant — essentially receiving a pink slip — in the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board. “As Doug Ford’s ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 11.

In all my previous reports, I talked only about visible pieces of trash – and ignored the tiny annoying things. I am talking about the smokers, at least to the inconsiderate ones. The end result of your addiction is the BUTT! And we see them plentiful all over.   It only takes a few minutes to get your ‘fix’ but it ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Sun.    June 30   Community Ecumenical Worship Service -LDHC -10:15 a.m. Outdoors  –  Pot Luck Lunch Thurs.  July 04    Summer Thrift Shop  begins at 5 ...

T.D. SUMMER READING CLUB – The Wawa Public Library T.D. Summer Reading Club starts July 2nd! We offer Reading Club in English and French, Clay Club, Science Club and Game Club. Different programs for all ages! For more information and to register, visit the circulation desk.   NEW BOOKS – Our New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “The Guest ...

Take the first step in becoming an entrepreneur with Head Start in Business at this year’s Youth Enterprise Camp!! Superior East Youth Enterprise Camp offers campers the opportunity to develop and execute their own “out of this world” business idea, meet local entrepreneurs and loan officers. They will also enjoy summer camp activities such as outdoor sports, theme days, and ...

Fait tes premiers pas afin de devenir un entrepreneur avec Lance-toi en affaires au Camp Entreprise Jeunesse de cette année!! Le camp entreprise Supérieur Est offre aux campeurs l’opportunité de développer et de mettre en œuvre leur propre idée d’entreprise «extraordinaire», de rencontrer des entrepreneurs locaux et des agents de crédit. Ils pourront également profiter des activités du camp d’été ...

On June 23, 2019, at approximately 3:15 a.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver travelling westbound on Highway 17B. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Trunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   As a result of further investigation, Marina THOMPSON, 64 ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning and late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Low 11.   News Tidbits – Lake Superior Provincial Park has several interesting things happening today – Moth Madness and Species ...

At 4:20 this afternoon, the Municipality of Wawa issued a media release stating that “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Municipal Office at 40 Broadway Avenue will be closed Wednesday, June 26, 2019. All invoices due on this day will now be due Thursday, June 27, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.” The Wawa Public Library is also closed. At the ...