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Hwy 17 – CLOSED 20kms north of Wawa UPDATE

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.

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Tuesday Morning News – October 30

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 ...

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Brookfield Renewable Donates $10,000 to the LDHC Foundation

  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 ...

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MacDonald Mines Ceases work at Wawa-Holdsworth Project

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 ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank Update – October

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- ...

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Reliability and Stability

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 ...

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Monday Morning News – October 29

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 ...

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Last Days of We Scare Hunger Campaign!

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 ...

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Friday Morning News – October 25

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 ...

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Ground-Breaking Technology & Tradition Connect to Help More Indigenous Women

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,” ...

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Cupcakes for a Cause

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 ...

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Rotary’s Polio Plus Bake Sale – A Wonderful Success!

    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 ...

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Thursday Morning News – October 25

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 ...

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