WAWA, ON – Wednesday October 31, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were notified by Bell Alliance that 911 services had been restored to Dubreuilville, Missanabie and Hawk Junction. Since October 25 all three communities were without land line telephone [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Managing a declared emergency of any kind is no easy task. It requires patience and understanding, and a combination of planning, “thinking on the fly” and above all, teamwork. Wawa and area is blessed with a number of dedicated people who have come together three times in [Read more]
STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES IN WAWA WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment and the Municipality of Wawa advise that the State of Emergency continues for the Municipality. At this [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment and the Municipality of Wawa advise that the State of Emergency continues for the Municipality. At this time Highway 17 North bound from Wawa to White River continues to be closed. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) [Read more]
STATE OF EMERGENCY IN WAWA Final Evacuation of Michipicoten First Nation WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment and the Municipality of Wawa advise that the State of Emergency continues for the Municipality. Michipicoten First Nation has entered into a Phase 2 [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha was quick to react when he heard constituents in Wawa had been devastated by flooding on the outskirts of their community, on Highway 17 and on many important roadways in the area including the route between Wawa and neighbouring Michipicoten [Read more]
WAWA , ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha arrived in Wawa yesterday after heavy rains forced a state of emergency. The downpour has ceased, however the rain caused a creek to overflow, washing out all major roads and a large section of the Trans-Canada Highway—Highway 17. “Now [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – The state of emergency declared by the Municipality of Wawa and surrounding area is a shocking illustration of how we are often at the mercy of nature, says Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, MP, Carol Hughes. “This is a dramatic development that will require a strong [Read more]
Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers laid almost 160 charges and seized illegally harvested animals, including 29 moose, during an enforcement blitz in the northeast. The targeted area extended from the Hudson Bay and James Bay coasts in the north, to the French and Mattawa rivers in [Read more]
fdfffSéance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 25 octobre 2012 Regular Council meeting scheduled for October 25, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL 3. APPEL ET DÉCLARATION D’INTÉRÊT PÉCUNIAIRE / DECLARATION OF [Read more]
Eugene McGREGOR passed away suddenly at his home in Sultan at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of 54 years to Jean (nee Stewart). Loving father of Russ (Marina) and Wendy Higgins (William). Proud grandfather of Michael, Joshua (Nicki), Tabitha and the late Cassandra and great grandfather [Read more]
MALE CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Domestic Violence Occurrence WAWA, ON – October 19, 2012 at 4:00 am the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised of a domestic assault that had occurred on October 15, 2012 at a residence on Second Ave in Wawa. The [Read more]
Three tourist businesses in the Wawa area pleaded guilty to offences related to the selling and harvesting of baitfish. Mar Mac Lodge and Camp 88 were fined $800 each for unlawfully taking baitfish and $300 each for selling baitfish without a commercial bait licence. White River Air was fined [Read more]
TIMMINS, ON – Today, Northern Ontario NDP MPPs launched a campaign to recall the Ontario Legislature and get MPPs back to work. “Last September, Ontarians sent 107 MPPs from across the province to do an important job. But earlier this week, the Liberals decided that they were more [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd (TSX: WDO) is pleased to announce preliminary production and sales figures for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Production numbers are subject to final refining balances. Donovan Pollitt, President, commented “Overall we continue to see a marked [Read more]
