Local & Area News

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,” ...

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 ...