Local & Area News

Apr 9, 2017 @ 07:32 Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. High 12. Freezing Warning in effect.  

Apr 8, 2017 @ 08:47 Weather – Despite the frost this morning, today is going to be clear with a high of +12. Local – Don’t forget to go get a sub at Subway today. This is Subway Day! For every Foot Long purchased, Subway – Wawa will donate $2 to the LDHC Foundation, and for every 6″, $1 will ...

Apr 7, 2017 @ 21:39 Shareholder rights law firm Robbins Arroyo LLP announces that a shareholder derivative complaint was filed on behalf of Rentech, Inc. (NASDAQCM: RTK) in the Superior Court of The District of Columbia. The complaint is brought against certain officers and directors of the company for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, gross mismanagement, abuse of control, unjust ...

Apr 7, 2017 @ 10:36 Weather – Sunny. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 8. Local – Youth interested in helping with the Wawa Yellow Fish Road™ program are reminded of their information session today at 3 p.m. at the Wawa EDC offices. The last free skate of the year is tonight at the MMCC from 7 – 9 p.m. ...

Apr 6, 2017 @ 08:40 Red Pine Exploration Inc. has received the final results for holes SD-17-50 to SD-17-52, which were drilled as part of its 6,000m winter drilling program along the Wawa Gold Corridor at the Company’s Wawa Gold Project. Drilling highlights include (see Table 1 and Figure 1 below): SD-17-50: Intersection of 5 stacked gold zones that include: 2.02 ...

Apr 6, 2017 @ 08:35 At 3:25 a.m. OPP released a Media Release: Hwy 11/17 east of Nipigon is now open. Cleanup crews may still be working in the area. Caution is advised when travelling in the area.   Apr 6, 2017 @ 00:25   Highway 17 (East of Nipigon) has been closed due to a vehicle fire. OPP advise that ...

Apr 6, 2017 @ 08:34 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing this afternoon. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 5. Local – The Men’s Curling Bonspiel is this weekend. This is the last event with ice in the MMCC. The ice will be removed from the MMCC after this weekend. Get your team ready for ...

Apr 6, 2017 @ 08:15     Les membres de l’équipe de hockey combinée représentant les écoles Saint-Joseph de Dubreuilville et de Wawa se sont déplacés à Sudbury le 20 mars dernier afin de participer au Tournoi des Étoiles de hockey, une compétition amicale offerte aux écoles francophones nord-ontariennes. Les Loups étaient prêts pour une semaine sportive très mouvementée et ...

Apr 6, 2017 @ 08:03 It isn’t new news; the Municipal Offices need extensive repairs, and much work to make them accessible to all residents of community – at a pretty large cost, estimated at well over $1 million to correct identified deficiencies such as mould abetment, asbestos abetment and work to both the interior and exterior, including a new HVAC ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 15:32 At last night’s Council Meeting, Mayor and Council passed a resolution directing the Deputy Treasurer to prepare a report on the financial costs of the harassing behaviour of Gerry Liddle and Councillor Tamara Liddle. It was stated that the Municipality of Wawa believes in Accountability and Transparency in all aspects of its governance as provided ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 12:11 Algoma Family Services (AFS) Foundation is proud to announce the return of the annual Great Escape Dream Draw throughout Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District. This year marks the 21st Anniversary. Tickets are now on sale at multiple outlets in Sault Ste. Marie as well as the Algoma District. For the month of April, ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 11:37   Michael Manta talks about some of the problems faced by Northern Ontario residents, and communities dealing with huge electrical bills.     “Once again, through its failed energy policies, the Wynne government has damaged our local community,” stated Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli. North Bay Legion Branch 23 executives revealed they were forced to sell ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 10:36 The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains is pleased to announce the overwhelming community support for the Missanabie Cree First Nation-led efforts to restore passenger train service from the Sault to Hearst.  “We are so grateful for the generosity of supporters. Over 50 items have been donated to the silent auction which will be held during ...

Just imagine 100 years ago, a few thousand Canadians died at Vimy Ridge to put a end to WW1. Then their sons and daughters had to die in the thousands to do it all over again in WW2. Now many  of our sons and daughters are now serving to keep the peace in a world that may not want peace. ...

The Congregation welcomes everyone to worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church  705-856-2926. The Easter Cross of Lights will again be placed above the front door of our Church. If you wish to purchase a bulb in memory of someone ...