SUPERIOR EAST, ON – April 30, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were advised that an industrial accident had occurred at Wesdome Gold Mine in Legarde Township. One male was confirmed deceased at the scene. Currently OPP are assisting the Ministry of Labour (MOL) [Read more]
HAWK JUNCTION, ON – April 11, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were advised of a break and enter to a residence on Queen Street in Hawk Junction. Witnesses report that they observed a van and two unknown males at the residence on April 7. Taken from the residence [Read more]
Warnings Freezing rain warning for Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville Some freezing rain early this morning. Another late season winter storm will track across Northern Ontario today. Snow associated with this system has been falling throughout the overnight hours [Read more]
FROM: Wawa Economic Development Corporation Mining Matters, a charitable organization dedicated to bringing knowledge and awareness about Canada’s geology to youths, educators, and the general public will be participating in a public event, hosted by the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa, [Read more]
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]
