Local & Area News

  On Friday, July 19, 2019 – 124 golfers hit the links for the Annual William G. Rose Golf tournament.  The weather was cool but made it comfortable for all in attendance. Prior to our prize presentations, a moment of silence was held to pay respect to the Hawk Air family who lost two of their crew just days before ...

T.D. SUMMER READING CLUB – The Wawa Public Library T.D. Summer Reading Club started 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 ON THE 7 DAY SHELF this week are; “Bark of Night” by ...

Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits – Don’t forget that tonight you can learn about AY Jackson, a member of the Group of Seven at the Tourist Information Centre tonight. ...

There is a Regular Council Meeting tonight Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Council Chambers after the Corporate Planning / Policy Committee Meeting. Wawa-news has embeded the agenda and accompanying information below for readers to enjoy. Of interest at this time is in the minutes of the Northeast LHIN regarding a  Non-Urgent Patient Transfer Project – Funding Agreement Update “The CAO advised ...

There is a Corporate Planning / Policy Committee Meeting tonight, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.   CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1 Approval of Minutes – Corporate Planning / ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits – Don’t forget Tom Savage plays a house concert at Rock Island Lodge tonight.

  Tom Savage is what one might refer to as a triple-threat. One part truth-telling troubadour, one part death-defying guitar slinger, and one part Country Blues howler. Each facet of his formidable on-stage persona carefully crafted over a 20+ year devotion to the composition and performance of song. Tom is a true believer. A disciple of melody and harmony and ...

NFTP 190809 I would hazard a guess that, next to access to clean air, the need for water is the most important need people around the world have. It is of the most basic of all human needs – even above food. The average person, depending on their geographic, economic and other circumstances, requires between 20 to 50 litres of ...

Weather – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness this evening. Low 12. News Tidbits – Congratulations to Annika Jozin. She took silver at Youth Nationals in Cape Breton this past weekend!

On August 7, 2019, members from the North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of members from the Pic River Anishinabek Police Service (APS), executed three separate Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrants. The warrants were executed in the communities of White River and Wawa, Ontario.   Subsequently, police seized a ...

  If the Northern Nationals are not your thing – perhaps enjoying Judy’s cooking and an evening with David Archibald should be on your list. David Archibald played his first guitar in Spain, and you can still find the warmth of the Andalusian sunshine in his music. His work on Great Lakes marine heritage Spirit of the Inland Sea has ...