Local & Area News

Nov 3, 2017 @ 05:40 As of October 1, 2017 the Wawa Family Health Team is pleased to welcome Dr. Jun Park to the team as a permanent Wawa physician.   Dr. Park has provided locum services to various Northern communities. He obtained his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his family medicine training from the ...

Weather – Periods of rain. Periods of snow inland. Snowfall amount 2 cm inland. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this morning then becoming west 20 gusting to 40 late this afternoon. High plus 5. Tonight will have periods of rain ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers late this evening and after midnight then ...

MPP Ross Romano is calling on the Liberal government today in the legislature to justify their lack of commitment to northern steel production and transportation infrastructure. Back in January, during the Sault Ste. Marie by-election, the Premier visited the city and spoke of the importance of the steel industry to Ontario and to Sault Ste. Marie. As the city’s largest ...

Nov 1, 2017 @ 17:36   Wawa-news took a drive last night and photographed some of the many homes that were decorated for Halloween. Despite the cold, there were quite a few trick or treaters out for the evening. Special this year was Sparky and the Wawa Volunteer Firefighters who gave out treat bags! This may be the start of ...

UPDATE Nov 1, 2017 @ 15:23 The OFSC is continuing to work on their online permit purchase system. “Good news – the Ministry of Transportation has approved an extension of the PreNov1 deadline. The time frame to buy your early permit (PreNov1) will be extended to the same amount of time as the system was down and permits were not ...

Nov 1, 2017 @ 11:20 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 1, 2017 @ 11:02     Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. today announces recent underground drilling results from its ongoing drilling program at the 300E Zone (303/301 lenses) at its wholly-owned Eagle River Mine, Wawa, Ontario.   HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE Hole 844-E-73  37.55 g/t Au uncut (21.82 g/t Au cut) over 10.15 m true width Hole 844-E-74  53.06 g/t Au uncut ...

Weather – A few flurries ending near noon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 3. Tonight will be cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers early this evening. Snow or rain beginning this evening. Snowfall amount 5 cm inland. Wind south ...

Oct 31, 2017 @ 15:08 On Sunday, October 29, 2017, at approximately 8:55 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a traffic complaint in the town of Wawa. While on patrol Police located the motor vehicle in question parked at a local business. Investigation revealed that a male occupying the driver seat had ...

Oct 31, 2017 @ 13:37 On Tuesday, Algoma- Manitoulin NDP MPP Michael Mantha renewed the NDP commitment to keep Huron Central Railway rolling in order to save jobs in the Sault and Algoma region and said the Wynne Liberals need to stand up and do the same quickly. Huron Central warns that they will have to cease short rail operations ...

Oct 31, 2017 @ 08:08 The costumes are out and ready to go, the kids are excited about the adventure in Candyland ahead…..but what about the dog and cat? Many people will be taking the dog along, in costume, with the kids to the neighbour houses. This is a great exercise opportunity for the dog, but be careful – some ...

Oct 31, 2017 @ 08:07 Starting this Friday, November 3rd, Wawa Baptist Church is sponsoring a free two-hour monthly kids’ club on the first Friday of each month until May of 2018 at the Hillcrest Heights Centre. The kids’ club will run from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Children between the age of 5 and 12 are welcome to attend our ...

Oct 31, 2017 @ 08:02 Ah Yes!! The costumes are all made, the pumpkins have been carved into spooky jack-o-lanterns, and the candy bowl is overflowing with tasty treats. Halloween is here-little ghosts, goblins, and witches will soon be knocking on your door shouting out those familiar words—Trick or Treat!!! Halloween is a fun night for both young and old. ...