Local & Area News

Municipal Council Takes Action against Councillor Tamara & Gerry Liddle

Aug 10, 2016 At last night’s Council Meeting, Council took action against both Councillor Tamara Liddle and her husband, Gerry Liddle. Councillor Liddle was not present at the meeting, and no reason was given for her absence.   Norpro Security and Investigations (Norpro) investigated the complaint filed by the Liddle’s, and the complaints of harassment filed against them. The investigation’s report has ...

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Municipality is Awarded Costs of $17,696.47 in Liddle’s Notice of Application

Jul 14, 2016 On Thursday, July 7th, 2016 the matter of Gerald Liddle and Tamara Liddle (who represented themselves) v. the Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa (P. Cassan / T. Harmar, Counsel for the Respondent) was heard by Justice E. Gareau. Gerald Liddle and Tamara Liddle (applicants) brought their Notice of Application (1) filed on June 20th, 2016; and Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa (Respondent) brought ...

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Extortion?

Jul 7, 2016 It could be the plot line for a blockbuster movie… A Municipal Councillor and her husband, Chair of a municipal committee file a lawsuit against their Municipality with allegations of obstruction and undue influence in an investigation, abuse of power, breach of trust, fraudulent misrepresentation, cover-ups, a mayor acting outside the scope of his role, deception, criminal ...

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Carol and Blue Eagle Gallery Art Show and Sale

  Yesterday was grey, foggy and rainy – a day to stay inside, cuddle on the couch and watch a movie. If that is what you did, you really need to go outside today and enjoy what is promising to be a beautiful day – and stroll down to see the artwork of Carol Sanders.   Carol’s acrylic painting features dot painting ...

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BEATON, Irene

Irene Alexandra Beaton died peacefully on May 30, 2016 with her family by her side.  Wife of the late Robert Fulton Beaton (1986) and mother of Robert (Janice), Colleen Glanville (Gordon) and Clive.  Loving grandmother of Pamela Grenier (Matt) and Robert Glanville and great-grandmother of Grayson. Predeceased by her parents William and Norah Jenkins and brother William and sisters May, ...

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Wawa Area Gold Production Surpasses 3,000,000 Ounces at end of 2015

At the end of 2015, Wawa area gold mines have produced over 3,000,000 ounces from about 13,000,000 tons of ore mined. Two gold mines in the region produced over 1,000,000 ounces of gold each: Renabie Gold Mines Ltd. (Renabie Mine) which operated from 1947 to 1991, and Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (Eagle River) which is still actively operating today. This is a remarkable achievement for area ...

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Wawa Lake is Frozen at end of 2015 – Barely

Jan 6, 2016 @ 12:33 On December 31st, 2015 Wawa-news wasn’t sure if Wawa Lake was entirely frozen over. If not that would have been a record. As it was it was still a record as the previous latest frozen date was December 25, 2001. At the time these photos were taken, there were only a few holes about 3/4 ...

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CAO Tax Arrears Report

Dec 16, 2015 This is a PDF copy of the Tax Arrears Report written for Municipal Council by CAO Chris Wray. This report details the current tax arrear situation in Wawa and the problems that arise when property owners abandon properties subject to the tax sale process. This report provides information so that Mayor and Council can now develop action(s) ...

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Feed the Need 2015

Dec 8, 2015 @ 12:18 Today is the annual ‘Feed the Need’ at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. With it’s beginnings a number of years ago by Ian McDonald & Subway, it has outgrown simply being a small event inside of Subway to a huge community event supported by many other businesses. Patrons of ...

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‘The Blue Knight’ by Ray McGregor is Published!

Nov 16, 2015 @ 06:4 Ray McGregor has completed his second novel, The Blue Knight. From the press release from his publisher, “The Blue Knight exposes problems in our society related to racism and bullying, an important topic which is currently at the forefront of many lives and discussed at great lengths around the world.   The main character, a teenager named Owen, lives in a small ...

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Yesterday’s Sunset View from William Teddy

Oct 7, 2015 @ 10:02     Last night’s sunset didn’t seem like it would be much of anything at all, but as the sun dipped below the horizon, the clouds began to catch the glow and blaze.   As minutes went by, the blaze became stronger.   All too soon though, the sun dipped further, and further, and the ...

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#WawaJoy Gets Shared Via Still Standing!

  The long-awaited episode of Still Standing “Wawa” aired last night. To the delight of many in the Lakeview for Pete Zedlacher’s hosting of the public screening – there were joyful remembrances and many a laugh. The fears of those who participated in the filming were put aside, as Jonny Harris and his crew treated Wawa well.   The evening ...

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