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]
SUPERIOR EAST, ON -Recently the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachments have had several online and telephone frauds reported. In one instance a victim was telephoned and advised that it was Google calling. This is called the “Anti-Virus”, the victim was told his [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Recently the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment has received several complaints regarding dogs running at large. The complaints are in reference to persons walking their pets off of a leash and pet owners that are failing to tie up or contain their dogs [Read more]
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]
