Local & Area News

The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that after an extensive search process we have hired a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Chris Wray. Many of you will be familiar with Chris as he was our CAO from 1999 to 2012 when he left to become CAO of the Township of Muskoka Lakes. On behalf of the entire Council, ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Pauline (nee Guay). Loving father of Lynda Dumont, Mario Dumont (Barbara) and René Dumont (Cindy). Proud papa of Brittany and Spencer Christiansen, Kendra Dumont, Rabecca and Makenah Dumont. Dear brother of the late Yvon Dumont and Solange ...

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced today that the Government of Canada will extend its $2.2-million federal subsidy to CN for the operation of the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst, Ontario until March 31, 2015. The one-year extension of federal support for the operation of the ACR passenger rail service will give affected stakeholders as well as local municipal ...

Feb 7, 2014 at 08:00 Financial Donations Northern Credit Union – Wawa Branch has set up a special account to accept monetary donations for the families and individuals affected by the fire that destroyed the Roy Apartment Building (Mackey/First). All funds received will be distributed to victims of the fire only. NCU Staff will be able to assist with your ...

Feb 5, 2014 at 08:12 Yesterday, Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30 p.m. Wawa-news began taking photographs of the apartment building located on the corner of Mackey and First Avenue. At first, there was only a huge column of black and grey smoke, but on the other side – flames were visible and quickly building. It wasn’t long before a large ...

February 26, 1930 – January 20, 2014 Gordon Lohnes passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2014, at the age of 83. Born February 26, 1930, to Gordon and Bertha (Weeks) Lohnes in Toronto, Ontario. Loving husband of 66 years to Theresa (Huck) Lohnes who he married November 1, 1947, in Toronto. Survived by brothers Bill (Joan) Lohnes of ...

Jan 4, 2014 @ 23:11 Nestor’’s story began in Port Arthur, now Thunder Bay, where he was born to Doris and Nicholas on July 15, 1921.  His parents were entrepreneurs who worked at various enterprises during the depression years, while raising Nestor, his brother Lawrence and sisters, Stella, Margaret, Pauline, Elsie and Virginia.  Nestor lived in Beardmore just prior to ...

March 24, 1953 – December 19 ,2013 The family of Carlene Dawn (Bellin) Rowsell, sadly announce her passing. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place, with a private family memorial. We want to thank the doctors, homecare nurses and PSW’s, hospice team and all others involved in caring for Carlene. Thank you to family and friends for expressions of ...

13 June, 1946 – 5 November, 2013 Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the age of 67. Loving Father of Liisa Lauzus (Steve), and Tanya Saarela (Victor Thompson). Proud Grandpa of Brandon and Kaleb. Dear Brother of Rusty Saarela. A Memorial Service will be held at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on ...

51 years Friday, September 13, 2013 at her house. Beloved wife of Neil Rienguette of Wahnapitae. Loving mother of Martine (Gilles Martin) and Natasha (Kurtis Martin). Cherished grandmother of Trinity Grace, Kadin and Karson. Dear daughter of Noella predeceased and George Cayer of Wawa. Dear sister of Paulette (Andre Ethier) and predeceased by Irene Lytle. Sadly missed by Ronald Koutecky, ...

It is with great sadness that we announce Wilkie’s passing at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the age of 83, with his loving wife, Jacquie, by his side. Devoted father of Pamela (Nigel Shelton), Wilkie, Cynthia (Mike Whittier), and James. Loving grandfather to Ross, Eric, Kendra, Wilkie Jr., Connor, Louis Pierre, Rémi, Jean Luc, ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Allan Orr. Beloved mother of Allan ‘Sonny’, the late Jimmy (Linda), Florence Rigole (Maurice), Judy Lessard, John (Mariette) and Robert ‘Bobby’ (Debbie). Rhoda was predeceased by her granddaughter Connie Lee Yeo (Bill). Great grandmother of ...

Aug 8, 2013 @ 18:53   On July 4th, 2013, Colton Liddle was involved in a serious collision at a gas station in Manitouwadge, Ontario. This has changed his family, friends, and to a small degree it seems – Colton. This story is not just about him, but it is about a whole series of events, family and friends that ...

Died peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, July 27th, 2013; Sandro in his 80th year. Left with loving memories are his wife Anne (nee Rossiter), sister Erna Monper (Don) of Pittsburg, PA, USA, sister Arca Dell’Angela (Giampietro) of Pagnacco, Italy, nieces and nephews in Italy, Pennsylvania, Newfoundland; a circle of dear friends near and far. In respecting ...

Jul 4, 2013 @ 07:40 A new Wawa author has hit the ground running with the first in a series depicting her journey toward inner peace and happiness.   Sandra M. Lowe’s (Sandi as she is know in Wawa) first book of the series Led by Grace is appropriately titled, “In The Beginning” and tells of the Divine Guidance she ...