Ontario-Wide COVID-19 Shutdown Forces Change to Wawa's Ice Candle Celebration

Ontario's upcoming COVID-19 shutdown is forcing changes to Wawa's 2nd Ice Candle Celebration Day.

Wawa Cemetery Committee chair - and municipal councillor - Bill Chiasson explains shutdown regulations means participants can't join in, but the candles will still be placed.

Bill Chiasson On Latest Changes to Ice Candle Celebration
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Chiasson notes "well over 251" ice candles were ordered these year, with funds raised by those orders supporting cemetery beautification.