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Did you know Wawa’’s Glenn Gould?

Jul 27, 2012 @ 06:28 Glenn Gould, the iconic Canadian and internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso, favoured the Northern Ontario town of Wawa as his soul’’s retreat. During Ontario Culture Days (September 28 – October 1), Wawa is celebrating Glenn Gould and the 80th anniversary of his birth and the 50th anniversary of his death.   There was an oddity, a mystique, about ...

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Giyani Gold Starts Drilling on Ontario Gold Property

Jun 20, 2012 at 20:57 Giyani Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that an initial 1,000 metre drill program has commenced on its 100% owned Abbie Lake-Keating property located in Ontario. Geophysical surveys conducted by Giyani Gold have identified numerous structures within a large regional deformation zone that management feels worthy of drill testing for gold.  Initially a 4-5 hole ...

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CAMPBELL, Jack

Peacefully in his sleep at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, John “Jack” Campbell in his 74th year, formerly of Wawa, Ontario. Beloved husband and best friend of Helen (Vlaad) Campbell for 47 years. Loving father of Leanne Campbell and Melanie McMillan and her husband Marty, all of London. Cherished grandpa of Martin, Marshall, Julia and Nathan. Dear ...

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Smile Cookies Raise $2,084 for Alzheimer Society of Algoma – Wawa Branch

  Last Thursday morning, Perry Kauk, Manager of Tim Hortons – Wawa and his staff presented Ms. Christy Reid, First Link Coordinator for North Algoma with a BIG cheque for $2,084. This is an annual campaign run by Tim Hortons, with each local franchise deciding on the charity to benefit. A smile cookie sold for $1, meaning that 2,84 cookies ...

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Zachary Lucky & Jordan Kuntz to Play Rock Island Tonight!

Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:15 Playing tonight are two talented artists, Zachary Lucky and Jordan Kurtz (Fisticuffs). Zachary Lucky, a prairie folk artist based out of Saskatoon, is back for a repeat performance, he played Rock Island last August. Jordan Kurtz (aka Fisticuffs) is an award winning singer/songwriter also Saskatoon. His bio says that he’s “been called “Post-Folk,” “Garage-Folk,” and ...

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DERASP, Norman Rheal ‘Norm’

1958 – 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Norman Rheal Derasp at his home on August 1, 2011 at the age of 53 years. Norman was born in Wawa, Ontario on May 13, 1958 to parents Rita and Arcade Derasp. He had a passion for music, fishing, camping and spending time ...

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BRYAN, Percy

Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for nearly 63 years. Wonderful, loving and caring dad of David Bryan (Kelly Carloss) and Pamela Lobban (Robert). Precious grandfather of Felicia, Breanna, Cody, Samantha Boyce (Mike), Stephanie, Thomas, the late Sharon and the late Nicole. Son of ...

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STOCKTON, Garrett ‘Gary’

Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Long Term Care with daughters Brenda and Victoria at his side, Easter morning, April 24th, 2011. Gary will be greatly missed by his children, Tom (Hazel), Brenda (Marcus), Roger (Cathy), Michele (Brett), Victoria (Glen), and David (Darla). His grandchildren Katherine, Cameron, Braedon, Garrett, Kaley, Brianna, Aspen, Wyatt, Peyton, Rhiannon (Steve), Kara (Tyler) Kyle and his ...

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Thiel, Joachim “Joe”

Joachim completed his life journey on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.   After a long illness he left peacefully with his beloved wife Christa by his side. Dear brother of Lena Ptach and Ingrid Grunefeld. Loving uncle of Ivy and Ute Ptach, Tobias and Claudia Grunefeld.   Predeceased by brothers-in-law Helmut Ptach, Alfred Cioch and Walter Cioch.   Joachim was employed ...

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Stockton, Garry

Garry Stockton, beloved brother of Brenda Stockton passed away suddenly Monday, February 14th, 2011 in Pontiac, Michigan. Garry will be missed by his dear friends Dawn Roffey, Bill Clink and Zedric Thomas, and his three dogs, Lucky, Buddy, and Princess. Garry leaves behind his father Garrett Ensor Stockton (Wawa), mother Marilyn Honeycutt (Sandusky, Ohio) and siblings Brenda (Marcus) of Wawa, ...

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BUSSINEAU, Joseph John Frederic ‘John’

Passed away with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at the age of 75 years.  Beloved husband of Clair (nee Penno) for almost 50 years.  Loving father of Lane Bussineau (Denise), Jeff Bussineau (Rose) and Cindy Dumont (Rene).  Proud and loving grandpa of Dillon, Brandon, Michael, James, Rabecca and Makenah. ...

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ARMSTRONG, Harold

WWII Veteran November 29, 1922 – November 21, 2010 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved father, papa and great papa Harold Armstrong on Sunday November 21, 2010 in his 88th year at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). Beloved husband of the late Cecile Armstrong. Dear father of David (Guylaine), William, Veronica ...

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Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies Donate $2169 to LDHC Oncology Unit

  Last week, Wawa’s Tim Hortons presented a “Smile Cookie Cheque” for $2,169 to Carol Styres, for the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Oncology Unit. This is an annual campaign run by Tim Hortons, with each local franchise deciding on the charity to benefit. A smile cookie sold for $1, meaning that 2,169 cookies were made, bought and eaten during this ...

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Wawa Elects First Woman Mayor!

Publish on: Oct 25, 2010 Wawa has elected its new mayor and council for the next four years. In a history making, neck and neck race, Linda Nowicki led by a mere 27 votes or 2% when the final votes were tallied. Linda will become Wawa’s first woman Mayor in December. For Council, Holly Morrison-Smith, Yvan Besner, Ron Rody and ...

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METZEN, Hans

On Sunday, September 26th Hans enjoyed his last bicycle ride. It is with deep sadness that Hans’ family announce his sudden passing on Monday, September 27, 2010. Beloved husband of 47 years to Ingrid Metzen. Loving father of Barbara and her husband Chris, John and his wife Kim, Michelle and her husband Kelly. Proud Opa to the joys of his ...

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