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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,” ...

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Baba) who passed away October 25, 2005.   Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind.   Love:   Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley ...

On October 19, 2018, Cupcakes for a Cause raised $1221.45! As you know October is “Breast Cancer Awareness” Month and each year for the last 4 years a group of beautiful Breast Cancer Survivors has joined together to bake and decorate some great tasting cupcakes for our community! Each year we get bigger and better and with your support, we ...

    The Rotary Club of Wawa had a very successful bake sale yesterday. Rotarian Liz Talian-Clarke explained that there were “Lots of wonderful baked goods and the support from the Wawa Goose Club was amazing! They had their members bring in baked goods and they donated the proceeds of their sale to the Rotary Club’s Polio Plus fundraiser! We ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon with 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain showers this evening then 60 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill ...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who supported me in the election. Congratulations to Robert Reece, Mitch Hatfield, Bill Chiasson and Pat Tait remember this: Be Transparent and always do what’s best for our wonderful community. Thanks again for the support, Cathy Cannon

  I would like to thank all the voters in Wawa and Michipicoten who supported me by voting in the 2018 Wawa Municipal Election. Thank you for placing your faith in me.   I look forward to the challenge of Municipal Councillor, working with my fellow council members,  and the citizens of Wawa/Michipicoten over the next four years. It is my ...

  Oct 24, 2018 @ 08:42 OPP tweeted at 9:50 p.m. October 23rd that Highway 101 had been reopened.   Oct 23, 2018 @ 08:07 Highway 101 remains closed this morning.   Oct 21, 2018 @ 16:45 After several confusing tweets from Ontario511 – Hwy 101 remains closed. Wawa-news has heard that the highway will remain closed until most likely ...

  Today is World Polio Plus, and Wawa is celebrating that ‘We are so Close!” with a bake sale with the Wawa Goose Club Seniors. This joint bake sale will raise funds for Polio Plus and for the Seniors.   The movement spearheaded by Rotary to stamp out Polio has seen incredible success – immunizing over 2.5 billion children in the ...

November is at our door and we are getting ready for Remembrance Day. And a special Day it is as 100 years ago on November 11th, 1918 at 11.00 a m. The end of WW1 was finally there. And Thousands of Canadian young men lost their life or were severely wounded at the many battlefields and those we will especially ...

  Congratulations to all of the Wawa high school cross country runners who competed at NWOSSAA in Thunder Bay last week. These runners toughed it out on a cold and muddy course.  Well done everyone! The coaches and team would again like to extend their thanks to the Rotary Club of Wawa who generously provided funds for our runners’ uniforms.   ...

  Infinitely More is a husband and wife duo, who share the love and light of God through song. Their fusion of folk, pop, hymns, and worship is said to soothe the heart and ignite the soul. Based out of St. Catharines, Ontario, this full-time nationally touring ministry travels over 40,000km annually, singing in churches o!f all sizes and denominations. ...

Oct 24, 2018 @ 07:48 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill near minus 8. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind north 10 knots becoming light early this morning then becoming southwest 10 early ...

Oct 23, 2018 @ 08:02 Unoffical Election results are in.   Wawa OFFICIAL Mayor Ron Rody (aclaimed) Councillors James Brown 339 Cathy Cannon 375 Bill Chiasson 596 elected Mitch Hatfield 395 elected Robert Reece 407 elected Pat Tait 610 elected Sandra Weitzel 287 Voters 2103 voted 837 Percentage 39.8 Dubreuilville OFFICIAL Mayor Beverly Nantel (acclaimed) Councillors Chantal Croft 163 elected ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low minus 5. Wind chill near minus ...