Local & Area News

Mar 28, 2018 @ 07:43 Weather – Today a mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight will be mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers changing to 60 percent chance of flurries after midnight. Risk of freezing ...

Mar 27, 2018 @ 14:34   It’s the scene you see in science fiction movies all the time. The lead character looks out the window, watching the lights wink out grid by grid until the wall of black engulfs the window. You really have to be in the right place at the right time to capture that by accident. Last ...

      Men’s Curling Playoffs began Monday evening with Teams Terris vs Team Young and Team Leschishin ss Team Hoffmann advancing to the Semi-Finals on April 9th. Note – in the event of Tied Points, the Team with the Best Record against the other Team is ahead. If both teams won the same number of games against each other ...

Mar 27, 2018 @ 08:10 Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to acknowledge support received from a variety of sources over the last few months. We have welcomed eggs, cheese, sausage or baking supplies from Tracy Blackmore, Christine Menard, Carol Routledge, Gary Sache, First United Church, St. Paul’s Anglican Church and the Rotary Club of Wawa. In addition, Wagging Tails Kennel ...

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 ...