Local & Area News

Sep 21, 2012 @ 06:23 On Saturday, September 29th, Wawa will be participating in the celebration of Culture Days across Canada by recognizing a fascinating Canadian in our own backyard. In the words of Glenn Gould, “Wawa is an extraordinary place”. Even though he has been gone for 30 years, this iconic Canadian pianist has an incredible international following. Scholars, ...

Sep 20, 2012 @ 12:00   This Sunday, Zachary Lucky and Carly Maicher will be performing at Rock Island at a Dinner and House Concert. From his website: Lucky’s music is a fresh take on traditional folk; a melodic and usually acoustic affair, with an accent on storytelling and a sparse, folky atmosphere. This all combines to create an often minimal ...

  On Thursday, August 23rd, the Municipality of Wawa had to indefinitely close the Wawa Creek Bridge (Queen Street) in Michipicoten River Village “The Mission”. Some emergency repairs will be done to the bridge so that it can be reopened for use. Residents of the Upper Mission and those using the Harbour Road are asked to use the Old Tote ...

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 ...

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 ...

Passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, February 20, 201,2 at the young age of 26 years. Loving and beautiful daughter of Marlene and the late Jim King. Loving sister of Katina King and step-sister of Kim Overton. Wonderful and amazing aunt of Reese and Raina. Grandaughter of the late James P. and Nellie King and the late Nicholas ...

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 ...

  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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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. ...