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Weather – Showers ending late this morning then cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind southwest 10 knots increasing to northwest 15 early this morning and to northwest 20 near ...

I am putting this article forward because of the impression many people now have that research has recently exonerated the consumption of saturated fats as a major factor in the development of heart disease and strokes. By saturated fats I am referring to those present in meats (especially beef and pork), dairy products, and many snack foods. They are also ...

On Friday August 31, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a local Chapleau address regarding a report of a family dispute. At the scene preliminary investigation revealed that a male had been assaulted by a female. As a result of the investigation, A 28 years old Coldwater, Ontario, female was arrested and ...

  On Tuesday, September 4th at 9 a.m. the retired teachers of Wawa and Area gathered at the North of 17 to enjoy a breakfast together. This event has been taking place for the last fourteen years since Linda Ilola retired in June of 2004 and decided to organize this annual event. Every August since then Linda has been busy making ...

The volunteers of Wawa Community Food Bank wish to thank the many individuals, organisations and businesses who have made donations over the summer months. Individuals have given an eclectic variety of items. We have gratefully received clothing, cash donations, egg cartons, toothbrushes, assorted food and hygiene items and beautiful vegetables from local gardeners. Our appreciation goes to Susan Alajoki, Fern ...

Word has it that this year’s late spring warmth and wonderful summer weather helped produce bumper yields for gardeners in the Wawa area. The sprouting evidence seen at our community garden on the CAS property just off Algoma Street would seem to show this to be fact.  Good results makes the growing of fruit and vegetables so very rewarding! Our ...

NFTP 180831 As you know, MPPs have been back to work in Queen’s Park almost immediately following June election. Doug Ford was determined to start swinging that wrecking ball as soon as he could. Like all of my colleagues it has been a real whirlwind trying to fit in all of our new rolls as the Official Opposition as well ...

Summer is over and the Municipality is returning to its regular council meeting schedule. Tonight in Council Chambers, Council will be holding a Council Meeting at 6 p.m. Agenda The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT PRESENTATIONS KPMG – 2017 Financial ...

Weather – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. Marine Weather – Wind southeast 10 knots increasing to southeast 15 early this morning then diminishing to southwest 10 early this evening. Wind increasing to northwest 15 Wednesday morning. Waves less than one half metre building to ...

10:28 a.m. FOG ADVISORY ENDED FOR:       GERALDTON – LONGLAC – CARAMAT       MANITOUWADGE – HORNEPAYNE       WHITE RIVER – DUBREUILVILLE       KAPUSKASING – HEARST – SMOOTH ROCK FALLS       CHAPLEAU – MISSINAIBI LAKE   5:06 AM EDT Sunday 02 September 2018 Fog advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Gogama Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Kapuskasing – Hearst Nipigon – Marathon – Superior North Sault ...

Weather – Fog dissipating this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Marine Weather – Wind light becoming southeast 10 knots this morning then increasing to south 15 early this evening. Wind becoming northwest 15 near midnight then diminishing to northwest 10 near noon Monday. Waves one ...

  Last season the club ran several different programs and trained skaters of many ages and abilities. From CanSkate, which is Skate Canada’s “learn to skate program”, all the way up to StarSkate which develops skating skills, ice dance, free skate and interpretive skating.   Last season our skaters attended competitions and seminars including one coached by world champion Elvis ...

89 Players 1st FLIGHT: Francis Dechamplain,Jessy Dechamplain, Joey Dechamplain-5 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Roger Lefebvre, Bubba Gagne, Eric Levesque- 3 under par 33 3rdFLIGHT: Ron Rody, Dave Hall, Chris Buckell- 1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Craig O’Neill, Bob McCoy, Kyle Wood – even par 36 5th FLIGHT: Antonios Alexopoulos, Danny Mathias, Frank McRae- 3 over par 39 6th ...

Ontario’s Government for the People is taking steps to ensure Ontario’s roads are safe for everyone. Starting September 1, there will be tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: Fines from $2,000 to $50,000 Six demerit points A driver’s licence suspension of up to five years Up ...

Representative of the early 20th century’s ambitions to increase and improve transportation through northern Ontario, the Algoma Central Engine House in Sault Ste. Marie, was the first train repair shed in Canada built with an internal turntable. Built in 1912, it has seen continuous use and is currently operated by CN. Today, Dr. Richard Alway, Ontario Member of the Historic ...