Leo PANTTILA – It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Leo Panttila on Saturday August 4, 2012 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa at the age of 94 years, just four days short of his 95th birthday. Much beloved husband of Aune of 70 years. Dear dad of Kerrie (Joey), Kim [Read more]
BREAK AND ENTER TO GARAGE AT WAWA RESIDENCE WAWA, ON – July 17, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised of a break in to a garage on Queen St in Wawa. The building had been entered sometime overnight. Items that were taken included various bottles of [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd (WDO: TSX) is pleased to announce preliminary production and sales figures for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2012. Production numbers are subject to final refining balances. Donovan Pollitt, President, commented “Overall we see a 20% [Read more]
Zbigniew ‘Steve’ MILCZAREK Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday July 12, 2012 at the age of 53 years. Beloved husband of Bozena Milczarek. Dear father of Pawel Milczarek (Kelsey Sitar). Proud grandfather of Maya. Dear son of Henryka and the late Jerzy [Read more]
OntarioNewsNorth.com will be conducting an interview with Underground Sunshine Production in coming weeks (prior to their Northshore visit) if you have questions you’d like us to ask, please leave them below in the comments. IS NUCLEAR THE SOLUTION TO SOLVING THE ENERGY CRISIS, AND THE [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment advises that a large black bear with injuries to one of its front legs has been sighted several times in the community. The OPP strongly advises the public to be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. [Read more]
Shirley Ruth COLEMAN – Born May 2, 1928 in Atwood, Elma Township, Perth County, daughter of the late Elwin and Vina Ruth (nee Tillman) Thompson, died June 6, 2012 in Wawa, Algoma, age 84, Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband William “Bill” Coleman. She was raised in [Read more]
STUNT DRIVER CHARGED WAWA, ON – June 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Detachment in Wawa were conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 in Lendrum Township. A 1995 Dodge Caravan was recorded driving in excess of 50 kilometres per hour of the posted 90 kilometres per hour [Read more]
STRIKE MINERALS ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT AND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS TO FINALIZE TORONTO, ON – Strike Minerals Inc. (TSX Venture: STK) (“Strike” or the “Company”) is announcing that it is starting a 2 to 4 week temporary suspension of the [Read more]
Article courtesy WAWA Economic Development Corp. WAWA, ON – Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Molson Coors Canada and the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa held a reception with members of the Rotary Club of Wawa and the Municipality. The event celebrated the hard work of the Wawa community and [Read more]
FRONTCZAK, Apolinary ‘Paul’ – Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday June 25, 2012 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving and supportive father of Krystine Virtanen (Mark) and Paul Frontczak (Louise). Cherished [Read more]
WAWA, ON – June 23, 2012 just before midnight Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment officers had occasion to speak with 3 youth on Broadway Ave. As a result of this incident a 14-year-old youth was charged with Possession of Cannabis Marihuana, under 30 grams. The remaining [Read more]
Tracked to a Location on White Fish Lake WAWA, ON – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was advised by Algoma Power on June 15, 2012 that a hydro smart meter had been stolen from a Bell Canada building in Montreal River, Ontario. The meter was removed on June 14 at [Read more]
CEMENT MIXER STOLEN FROM CEMETARY CHAPLEAU, ON – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment received a theft complaint on June 17th, 2012. A cement mixer was reported stolen from the Chapleau Town Cemetery on Highway 129. The mixer is yellow and green in colour, is [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Over the past week the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment has responded to numerous nuisance bear complaints in residential areas. The OPP advise the public: To be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. That Garbage should be secured inside [Read more]
