Local & Area News

On Tuesday October 30, 2018 at approximately 6:20 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle rollover located on Highway 17 approximately 27 km North of Wawa Ontario. At the scene preliminary investigation revealed that a lone male driver had lost control of his motor vehicle causing it to rollover. ...

Hwy 17 is open. Oct 30, 2018 @ 9:43 – one lane is now open. Oct 30, 2018 @ 07:01 – Highway 17 is closed 20kms north of Wawa due to a single vehicle collision. OPP, EMS and Fire are on scene. There is no other information at this time.

The Rotary Club of Wawa wishes to thank the Wawa Goose Club for providing the venue for the END POLIO NOW bake sale held on the afternoon of October 24th.  The club also waived their portion of the proceeds, for which we are very grateful.  Together we raised approximately $600.00.   October 24th was Rotary International’s End Polio Now Day, ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle ending overnight then cloudy. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 3. News Tidbits – The Rotary Club of Wawa will be holding their ...

  Julie Chagnon- Manager Stakeholder Relations, Claude Samson- Senior Manager of Operations from Central Operations and Bruce Welbourne- Manager Operations from Brookfield Renewable visited the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday, October 24thto make a donation of $10,000 towards the current campaign – Phase 2 of the Digital Radiography Upgrade for the x-ray department.  The upgrade has been completed and ...

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. has received the results from the SGS and Golder Associates acid-based accounting (ABA) evaluation of the Oxide Sands. On September 5, 2018, MacDonald Mines had engaged SGS and Golder Associates to conduct an acid-based accounting (ABA) evaluation of the Oxide Sands in order to receive a certificate of approval to process the sands. “The report indicates that the ...

Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, businesses or groups who have supported our efforts to supplement food essentials for people in need through this fall. Our community members find many ways to be of assistance through the donation of Valu Mart gift cards, gently used clothing or footwear, pet food, financial contributions and, of course, non- ...

Recently while making the most of a rare opportunity to be back home for a weekend, I had a chance to catch up with a young acquaintance I’ve known for quite some time. As a result of the numerous casual chats that have had with this young adult, I have really come to respect her innate intelligence, sensibility and contagious ...

Weather – Clearing. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 6. Wind chill near minus 8. News Tidbits – Jude and Don Charbonneau are bidding farewell to Broadway Avenue. The Red Canoe is closing, but is holding a last gathering for snacks, music, socializing; and Don says, “a little early ...

October 28th,2008 Grandpa It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. Missing You Love Your Grandkids Taylor,Rachel,Jordan,Dustan Kyle,Amber,Jesse

Northern Lights Ford’s We Scare Hunger Campaign will be on location at John’s Valu-mart Saturday, October 27 from 11:00 to 2:00 where you can make a donation of any non-perishable food item or a monetary donation.  Our campaign has been successful but there is still 5 days left.  LET’S STOP HUNGER IN IT’S TRACKS! All donations collected during the month ...

Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of drizzle. Low plus 1.Weather – News Tidbits- Naturally Superior Adventures is holding their annual Empty the freezer on Sunday, reserve your seat today. 20 years after his murder, Matthew Shepard’s parents prepare to lay ...

October 28.2008 Our Dad If we could write a story It would be the greatest ever told of a kind and loving father who had a heart of gold. We could write a million pages but still be unable to say just how much we love and miss him every single day. We will remember all he taught us we ...

October 28th, 2008 My Husband I miss You. I miss Your Voice. I miss Your Smile. I miss Your Smell. I miss Your Hugs. I miss Your Jokes. I miss how you made me feel. I miss Your everything. Missing you Love Judy xoxo

Talk4Healing, a crucial helpline for Indigenous women, launched new text and chat technology that will increase the ability to provide support and services across Ontario. “Technology is having epochal changes on how people communicate and is a human story that is evolving every day. Talking on the telephone to connect with others is fast becoming a trend of the past,” ...