WAWA, ONTARIO – Fund-raising will begin immediately for the victims of the October 25, 2012 flood disaster that hit Wawa, Ontario announced Tamara Liddle Chair of the Disaster Relief Committee. The recently appointed Volunteer Committee will be spearheading the fund-raising effort and be [Read more]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilfred Pearce on Friday March 15, 2013 at the age of 85, with family by his side. Loving husband of the late Gertrude “Trudie” Pearce. Adored and missed by his children Karen Pearce Brown (Bob), Lila Lytwenko (Rick Sutton), Connie [Read more]
Roger CARRIER (May 1st, 1932 – March 9th, 2013) We regret to announce the death of Roger Carrier at the age of 80 years after a long hard fight with cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife Gisele (nee Mathieu) of 59 years, his children Donald (April), Marc (Lita), Daniel (Gina), Jules [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment are currently investigating a break and enter to IRIS Place on Broadway Avenue that took place sometime overnight on March 4. The centre was entered via a broken window sometime after 4:00 pm. Groceries and other consumable [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment is currently seeking applications for a Marine Assistant position for 2013. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity to gain exposure and experience within the field of Law Enforcement through hands-on [Read more]
WAWA, ON – March 2, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were advised of an assault on progress on McKinley Street. Upon arrival the victim was transported to Lady Dunn Health Centre by Algoma EMS. Witnesses advised that the victim had been struck in the head with a [Read more]
WAWA CURLING RINK DAMAGED – Update WAWA, ON– February 25, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were advised of damage that had been done to the curling rink ice surface at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Sometime over the weekend the culprits used the [Read more]
WAWA, ON – February 25, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were advised of damage that had been done to the curling rink ice surface at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Sometime over the weekend the culprits used the curling rocks to damage the boards along [Read more]
WAWA, ON – February 23, 2013 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were advised by a local business of several thefts caught on camera. Stolen were 3 GPS units, 2 security cameras and 2 electric shavers. Investigation led the OPP to execute a warrant at a residence on Winston Road [Read more]
Omer PARISÉE, passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday February 17, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Cecile Parisée. Adoring father of Ray Parise (Christine), Paul Parisée (Nadine), Jean Parisée (Colleen), Léo Parisée (Jenni), the late Yvon [Read more]
WHITE RIVER/WAWA, ON – February 6, 2013 an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 near Hammer Lake. The officer attempted to stop a 2008 Hyundai car for a speeding infraction. The vehicle accelerated and fled from [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Municipality of Wawa has been awarded a $25,000 grant through Ontario’s Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund to help improve Lake Superior’s coastal area. The Municipality, along with area volunteers, will use the funds to replace the Stephen E. Renault Walkway Bridge which is [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Wednesday January 30, 2013 as a result of an anonymous tip the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Toronto Ave in Wawa. A postal package was seized and the passenger was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Schedule II [Read more]
Snowfall warning Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay 1:13 PM Wednesday 30 January 2013 Heavy snow today into tonight. A Colorado low intensifying into a major winter storm will track over Lake Huron and Georgian Bay later today. Snow, heavy at times, will continue to [Read more]
Daniel SZEKELY, born January 18, 1934, passed away January 25, 2013. Daniel is survived by his wife Huguette (nee Carrier), his children Cindy Szekely, Dan Szekely (Cindy Vernier) and Marc Szekely (Renee Mellish). Proud grandfather of Annik, Emilie, Daniel and Matthew. Loving brother of Eta and [Read more]
