Mike GRATTON passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday January 3, 2013 at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband of Louise for nearly 30 years. Inspiring and loving father of Natasha, Jennifer and Mike (Lisa Bortolon). Dear grandfather of Justin and Josie and great [Read more]
Jack MYERS passed away peacefully at his home in Wawa on Tuesday January 1, 2013 in his 91st year. Beloved wife of Alma for 63 years. Adored father of Bill Myers, Bob Myers (Jane), Barbara Stoll (Wolfgang) and Laurie Cavin (Jim). Loving and proud grandfather of Karen, Anne, Don and Jason. [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Superior East OPP Wawa Detachment is issuing a traffic advisory for all motorists traveling in the Wawa area on Hwy 101 or Hwy 17 to expect delays in this vicinity today (Dec.29.2012). The OPP has become aware that a peaceful protest is planned in keeping with the “Idle No [Read more]
Disaster relief for Wawa welcomed, but falls short ESPANOLA, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha made the following statement regarding the recently announced disaster relief funding for Wawa residents and businesses. In the aftermath of last month’s flood disaster, I called on [Read more]
Travellers on Highway 17 may see a special visitor to our region while travelling today and tomorrow. Kent Rathwell, President of Sun Country Highway is currently driving the Northshore leg of a cross Canada adventure commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Trans Canada Highway [Read more]
WAWA, ON– The Municipality of Wawa is very pleased to announce that on behalf of the impending Disaster Relief Committee, Mayor Linda Nowicki accepted a cheque “in trust” for $25,000 from the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, UA Local 508 as represented by Norm Pascall, [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Municipality of Wawa recently announced the date for their 2013 Family Literacy Day following a proclamation at a recent council meeting; Keep reading OntarioNewsNorth.com and the for details of activities to be held on Family Literacy Day in Wawa. MORE INFO Learn more about [Read more]
SUPERIOR EAST, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachments advise that at this time Highway 17 North bound from Wawa to White River is closed due to poor weather and road conditions. Highway 631 is also closed from White River to Hornepayne. OPP Officers are patrolling [Read more]
Snowfall warning for Marathon – Schreiber – Manitouwadge – Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat – Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa – Wawa – Pukaskwa – White River – Dubreuilville issued 15 to 25 cm of snow beginning this evening. A low [Read more]
MALE CHARGED WITH STUNT DRIVING NEAR WAWA WAWA, ON – November 18, 2012 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment officers were conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 North of Wawa in Tiernan Township. [Read more]
WAWA, ON – November 14, 2012 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised by a local complainant of a “pop up” on his computer. It stated that the Police Cyber Crime Investigation Department were monitoring his computer and that he had committed an infraction [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were called to Michipicoten High School on November 12, 2012 regarding an assault between two students that had occurred on the property. Police viewed video footage and spoke with witnesses including the victim. As [Read more]
WAWA, ON – November 11, 2012 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised the Wawa Baptist Church in Michipicoten River Village had been broken into sometime over the past week. Once inside the vandals did extensive damage to the inside of the church including [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Municipal Staff and Volunteers continue to work towards the termination of the Emergency that was declared in Wawa on October 25, 2012 due to torrential rains and massive flooding. The Community Control Group continues to debrief while Emergency Measures Ontario is actively [Read more]
H. Ken ‘Kenny’ ANDERSEN passed away too soon at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Thursday November 8, 2012 at the age of 52 years. Fiancé of ‘Beautiful’ Pauline Dawson. Loving father and best friend of Victoria ‘Tori’ (John) and Ian. Supportive [Read more]
