Local & Area News

Nov 9, 2017 @ 08:19 Every year, Canadians of every age, gender, and socio-economic levels give away millions of dollars to ‘scammers’ – criminals who falsely represent themselves and ‘talk’ people into giving them money.  This is done in person (door to door), through the mail, by telephone, and increasingly through the internet. They prey on us through our vulnerabilities, ...

Nov 9, 2017 @ 08:14 Weather – Periods of light snow ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. Temperature falling to minus 10 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to ...

Nov 9, 2017 @ 08:07 Please note that a Special Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 12:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Receive Staff Report CS 2017-14: GHG Funding Application (resolution) Accept Staff Recommendation and Approve Submission of Funding Application (3 resolutions) Declare Council Seat Vacant under Section 259(1)(c) of the Municipal Act (resolution)

Nov 9, 2017 @ 08:05 Lumière sur la violence faite aux femmes est une campagne de sensibilisation qui a vu le jour à London, en Ontario. Novembre est le mois de la prévention de la violence faite aux femmes en Ontario. Cette année, le Comité contre la violence faite aux femmes de Wawa participe à la campagne visant à braquer ...

Nov 9, 2017 @ 08:05 Shine the Light on Woman Abuse is a public awareness campaign which originated in London, Ontario. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario, and this year Wawa’s Committee on Woman Abuse is participating in the campaign to Shine the Light on Woman Abuse.   The goals of the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign ...

Nov 8, 2017 @ 09:42   On Sunday, November 5th, 2017 Hawk Junction held their Remembrance Day Ceremony. A small crowd gathered to watch the parade, prayers led by Chaplain Lorna Chipkua, and laying of wreaths at the Pine Grove Ceremony. Billy Valois read the Honour Roll of Hawk Junction residents World War I Bill Atkinson, Art Duncan, Fred Jones, ...

Nov 8, 2017 @ 10:23 On Sunday November 5, 2017, at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (White River) Detachment responded to a local White River address regarding an altercation. At the scene investigation revealed that a female had assaulted a male. As a result a 52 years old Pic Mobert, Ontario female was ...

Nov 8, 2017 @ 09:33 On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at approximately 3:45 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a local Wawa address regarding a threatening incident. At the scene, investigation revealed that the male in question had threatened two other persons. As a result, a 41-year-old Wawa, Ontario male was arrested ...

Nov 8, 2017 @ 08:23 The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m. Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 & ...

Nov 8, 2017 @ 08:03 Weather – Flurries. Temperature steady near minus 1. Tonight is will snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Low minus 12. Roads Last updated: 2017-11-08 – early morning report 101 Shawmere River to Highway 651 bare and dry road with bare and wet road sections. 2017-11-08 3:58 101 Highway 651 to Wawa bare and dry road with ...

Nov 7, 2017 @ 08:45 The Winter Weather Travel Advisory has been lifted. The conditions prompting this advisory have improved. Nov 7, 2017 @ 06:45 At 5:03 this morning Environment continued the Winter Weather Travel Advisory for Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A brief but intense snowfall could continue to affect road ...

Nov 7, 2017 @ 08:27 What don’t women know about heart disease and stroke? Almost everything. Most women are unaware of the threat posed by heart disease and stroke. They don’t know heart disease and stroke claimed 31,000 women’s lives in Canada in 2013 or that it is the number one killer of women in the world. You are invited ...

Nov 7, 2017 @ 08:07 The following is a statement from Roland Hackl, Vice-President of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), regarding the unprecedented challenges with rail operations on the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR): “Our members are proud, contributing members of the communities in The Pas and Gilliam and they have been decimated by the failure of OmniTRAX (HBR’s parent ...

Nov 7, 2017 @ 07:57 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 1. Tonight will be mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this evening. A few flurries beginning this evening. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this evening. Temperature steady near zero. Marine – Strong wind ...

Nov 6, 2017 @ 17:42   Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery is again part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Trevor Laing and Jordan Coleman of Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery is one of approximately 55 Northern Ontario exhibitors showcasing their products in the FedNor-supported Northern Ontario Agri-food Pavilion. This is the 17th year that ...