Local & Area News

Mar 26, 2018 @ 16:03 Growing up in Wawa and other small northern communities, my exposure to large-scale criminal activity was limited and therefore so was my knowledge. Certainly terms like “human trafficking” (HT) didn’t register to me as something that is a small town problem, especially in our small and quaint community. It wasn’t until a few years ago ...

Mar 26, 2018 @ 12:46 On Saturday March 24, 2018 at approximately 9:15 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (White River) Detachment responded to a White River address regarding a report of an assault. Investigation revealed that a female had been assaulted by a male. As a result a 48 year old White River, Ontario male ...

Mar 26, 2018 @ 12:38 On Saturday, March 24, 2018, at approximately 4:37 p.m., an officer from the Manitoulin-Espanola Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township, Ontario. Police observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. An investigation revealed that the driver was operating the motor vehicle without insurance. As ...

Mar 26, 2018 @ 12:29   The sky only hinted at a little colour this morning, but the skies were very interesting. The clouds were capturing the red of the sun a few minutes before sunrise. Higher up in the sky where the red didn’t touch, the play of light highlighting the white against the still dark blue sky was ...

Mar 26, 2018 @ 12:00   Friday night was the eagerly anticipated 66th Annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel Parade. A number of teams participated and created very unique costumes to reflect the year’s theme of “Around the World”.

Mar 26, 2018 @ 09:21 There is a Special Council Meeting tonight, Monday, March 26, 2018 in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. There is also a Corporate Planning Meeting scheduled for the same time. Wawa-news is unclear as to which meeting will occur first. This special meeting will allow for each Candidate to affirm their qualifications, and then the Presentations and ...

Mar 26, 2018 @ 09:10 There is a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting tonight Monday, March 26, 2018 in council chambers at 6 p.m. Agenda CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes – ...

Mar 26, 2018 @ 08:13 Environment Canada has updated their special weather statement for Nipigon through to Wawa. An estimated 10 – 15 cm of snow is possible tonight and overnight. The snow will change to rain tomorrow afternoon as temperatures rise. Environment Canada warns “The snowfall may have a significant impact on transportation. Motorists are urged to exercise caution.”

Mar 26, 2018 @ 08:12 A Good Friday service will be held at 11:00 a.m. after which muffins, and beverages will be served. Easter Sunday service will begin at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend Sunday services to enjoy praise songs, a Scripture-based sermon, and Sunday school for children up to age 12 at the Wawa Goose Seniors’ Drop-in ...

Mar 26, 2018 @ 08:06 Weather Today Mainly cloudy. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming south 20 gusting to 40 late this morning. High plus 3. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. Snow at times heavy beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low zero.   ...

Mar 25, 2018 @ 22:50 Special weather statement updated for 10:11 p.m. Special weather statement in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snowfall of 10 to 15 cm possible Monday night into Tuesday. Snow is expected to begin Monday night over Superior North. Total snowfall ...

Mar 23, 2018 @ 18:55 Friday 7 Wawa vs Lakeview 8 Marathon vs Friday Knighters 9 Wawa vs Hearst 10 Marathon vs Sault Senior Hounds Saturday 11 Friday Knighters vs Sault Senior Hounds 12 Lakeview vs Hearst 1 Flood 2 2nd ‘B’ Division vs 3rd ‘B’ Division 3 2nd ‘A’ Division vs 3rd ‘A’ Division Sunday 11 Winner Semi B ...

Mar 23, 2018 @ 09:26 On Thursday March 22, 2018 at approximately 10:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 near the Pinewood drive entrance Wawa, Ontario. Upon speaking to the female driver of the automobile officers detected an odour of alcoholic beverage. As a result Tanya Lynn ...

Mar 23, 2018 @ 09:07   The Michipicoten Volunteer Fire Fighters were very pleased to receive a $1000 donation from Wesdome Gold Mines. This was used to purchase a Hurst rescue tool for the fire department. This and other essential pieces of equipment will be on display at the Wawa Fire Department’s Open House later this spring. Tania Case (Wesdome) ...

Mar 23, 2018 @ 08:41   This recall involves two models (PI2010CA and PI9010CA) of Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms manufactured between September 10, 2016 and October 13, 2017. The model number and date code are located on the back of the unit. The affected smoke alarms have a pill shaped design on the front of the unit. ...