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Council Proclaims ‘Eating Disorder Awareness Week’

Feb 1, 2018 @ 09:01 AND WHEREAS the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is Canada’s only national organization dedicated to helping those with eating disorder, food and weight preoccupation and related issues. NEDIC provides information, education, resources and referrals to individuals with eating disorders, their families, friends and health care professionals; AND WHEREAS eating disorders have the highest mortality rate among ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 1

Feb 1, 2018 @ 07:49 Weather Today A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 15. Wind chill minus 30. Tonight Clearing late this evening. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low minus 26. Wind chill minus 32. Roads ...

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Automation of GIS should extend to all seniors

Jan 31, 2018 @ 20:08 The government has some work to do if it wants to convince Canadians they share the same concerns most people have about pensions. In the last year, they allowed the Sears pension plan to remain underfunded as that company liquidated assets and closed for good, and also introduced legislation that will lead to more Canadians ...

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February Happenings at Wawa Baptist Church

Jan 31, 2018 @ 18:29 On Friday, February 2, Wawa Baptist Church will hold a free two-hour monthly SonWest kids’ club at the Hillcrest Heights Centre running from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Children between the age of 5 and 12 are welcome to attend to sing songs, make crafts, eat snacks, and listen to a Bible story. For more information ...

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Happenings from Wawa First United – January 31

Jan 31, 2018 @ 17:57 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 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m. Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 & leave ...

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From the Branch – January 31

Jan 31, 2018 @ 13:52 46So that’s about it for January and I think everyone is ready for some nice sunny days with only a little cold.   Still to come is the Chase away the winter blues fundraiser on February 10th. From 7.00 till 10.00 p.m. With games and Horse d’oeuvres and a special drink from the bar and ...

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No Eclipse – But Moon Last Night was Beautiful

Jan 31, 2018 @ 13:18 With the storm overnight, the skies were cloudy for dawn. That meant that there was no opportunity to see the Trifecta “Super Blood Blue Moon Eclipse” for Wawa. If you were outside Tuesday night though, the almost full moon was very beautiful before it was hidden by the clouds.

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Poor Highways delay Dubreuilville bus this morning

Jan 31, 2018 @ 09:18 The Dubreuilville school bus was delayed this morning by very poor road conditions.   Wawa-news did confirm with the Transportation Consortium at 8:35 a.m. that the bus driver would be late to Dubreuilville as the driver had reported to them that the roads hadn’t been plowed, and that they were awful. The children are usually ...

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Hwy 17 OPEN (Marathon to Nipigon)

Jan 31, 2018 @ 09:12 At 9:09 a.m. OPP issued a media release stating, “Highway 17 between Nipigon and Marathon now open and safe for travel.” Jan 31, 2018 @ 06:10 Highway 17 from Wawa to Marathon is now open, remains closed from Marathon to Nipigon.     Jan 31, 2018 @ 5:52 OPP Thunder Bay Communication has issued a ...

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SE OPP White River – Seize Cocaine from Speeding Motorist

Jan 31, 2018 @ 08:04 On Saturday January 27, 2018 at approximately 5:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (White River) Detachment had occasion to stop a motor vehicle on Highway 17 Bailloquet Township District of Algoma for travelling at a high rate of speed. During the investigation a small quantity of what is believed to ...

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Strong Alberta clipper may bring more Snow today

Jan 31, 2018 @ 07:50 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A strong Alberta clipper, passing by to the north of the region, will bring close to 10 to 15 cm of snow to the regions near Eastern Lake Superior and the North Channel today. Poor winter driving conditions are expected today. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – January 31

Jan 31, 2018 @ 07:38 Weather Today Periods of snow. Local amount 5 cm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming west 40 gusting to 60 near noon. High minus 1 with temperature falling to minus 7 this afternoon. Tonight Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 20 gusting ...

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Snow and more Snow Tonight & Wednesday

Jan 30, 2018 @ 18:39 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A strong Alberta clipper, passing by to the north of the region, will bring close to 10 cm of snow to the regions near Eastern Lake Superior later tonight and Wednesday. Locally higher snowfall amounts are possible from Montreal River to ...

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Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling Standings – January 23

Stats for January 23rd Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League: Team Standings: Black Thunder 1st place with 33 points Men’s High Average: Marcel Lewis 180 Ladies’ High Average: Rachelle Godin 162 Bowler of the week: Wendy Leclair with 101 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: The Bowlievers 3830 High Single: The Bowlievers 1389 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis ...

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