Wawa Public Library Marks End of Ontario Public Library Week

An annual celebration of Ontario libraries is wrapping up - but Wawa's library is still marking the occasion.

Wawa Public Library CEO and Head Librarian Sue Jarrell notes remaining Ontario Public Library Week events include a "Coffee and Culture" event with Paula Valois this afternoon, and a more musical event tomorrow.

Jarrell adds the week-long Food for Fines campaign continues to Saturday.

Jarrell also reminds a book and DVD sale supporting the Alzheimer Society is still underway, while the in-library scavenger hunt wraps up tomorrow, and there's a colouring contest, too.

Collaborative Care Algoma Presentation Coming to Wawa

Wawa's hosting a special information session this weekend.

Wawa Family Health Team Geriatric Program Coordinator Jolene Binda explains that Collaborative Care Algoma is visiting.

While Binda acknowledges such conversations are usually centered around seniors and tend only to come up around "a crisis point", she emphasizes this event is meant to make this a more common discussion before it's needed.

Binda notes it's a free presentation with a question and answer period, starting a 6 o'clock Sunday evening, in the banquet room of the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.

Wawa Municipal Election Voting Nearing Close

Time is running out to cast a ballot in Wawa's municipal election.

As Monday is the official Election Day - the last day to cast a vote electronically - Municipal Clerk Cathy Cyr reminds the process is simple, outlined in the voter information letter sent out weeks ago.

Time is running out to cast a ballot in Wawa's municipal election.

As Monday is the official Election Day - the last day to cast a vote electronically - Municipal Clerk Cathy Cyr reminds the process is simple, outlined in the voter information letter sent out weeks ago.

NL Ford's Together Let's Scare Hunger Campaign On The Road

A Wawa car dealership's going on the road to help "scare hunger" this weekend.

Now three weeks into Northern Lights Ford Wawa's "Together Let's Scare Hunger" campaign - raising non-perishable food items for the Wawa Food Bank - Danette Mathias from the dealership explains the campaign's stopping at the local grocery store to collect donations.

While they'll only be collecting food at John's Your Independent Grocer from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, Mathias reminds non-perishable food donations will still be accepted at Northern Lights Ford up to October 31st, noting those who donate have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.

PHSD Reports 178th COVID-19 Death, Cases Jump in Northern Sudbury District

More COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in the region.

In its latest report, Public Health Sudbury and Districts shows one in Greater Sudbury - bringing the health unit's death toll to 178, 156 in the city - it last reported a death last Friday.

It's also reporting 128 cases since Monday - 104 in Greater Sudbury, seventeen in the broader Sudbury District, and seven in the Manitoulin District - pushing known "active" cases up to 319, with 64 in hospital, two in ICUs, while "active" cases in the northern Sudbury District (which includes Chapleau, Cartier, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations), more than tripled to ten.

Meanwhile, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit's reporting its 122nd COVID death along with 176 new cases - 136 in the city, eleven in district communities, 29 in First Nation communities - though "active" cases are down to 161, including 55 in hospital, two in ICUs.

Wawa Public Library Bringing "Coffee and Culture" to Ontario Public Library Week

The Wawa Public Library's offering some "coffee and culture" as it continues its celebration of Ontario Public Library Week.

CEO and Head Librarian Sue Jarrell explains the library's got a couple events planned for the purpose, starting today.

The Wawa library also has an "Afternoon of Music" Saturday, and is continuing a book and DVD sale supporting the Alzheimer Society, a week-long "Food for Fines" campaign, a week-long in-library scavenger hunt, and a colouring contest.

Outgoing Chapleau Council Approves Loader Repair

The outgoing Chapleau Town Council's approved some work for a piece of municipal equipment.

Mayor Michael Levesque explains Council - which is currently in the "restricted acts period" as only one current councillor will be part of the incoming Council, whose term will begin in less than a month - had to confirm whether they could approve the engine rebuild for a loader.

The current Council is set to hold its final meeting on November 1st - a Tuesday - with the new Council to hold their inaugural meeting November 15th.

Meanwhile, Levesque is offering best wishes for outgoing councillor - and current deputy mayor - Gerard Bernier.

Mayor Levesque's also offering condolences for the passing of his predecessor, former mayor Andre Byham, who died October 10th - a visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Church this Saturday at 10 am, followed by a memorial mass at 11 am.

MMCC to Start Charging for Locker Rentals

Wawa's Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre will soon start charging for lockers.

Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson explains the move stems from concerns about locker availability - something that has come up before, though he emphasizes he doesn't believe it comes out of intentionally malicious behaviour.

While lockers are currently free of charge - with no time limits on use - Patterson explains the plan approved by Council will see a monthly charge and users would sign up for a specific term.

When discussing the idea with Council last night, Patterson noted the plan includes a grace period - in fact, councillor and incoming mayor Melanie Pilon suggested extending it from a proposed two weeks to one month - though Patterson assured items removed from lockers wouldn't be disposed of immediately, historically they've been kept on hand for people to claim for some time after.

As Council just approved adding the locker rental to the Municipality's schedule of fees, Patterson notes it will take a few days to get details out about deadlines and how to sign up, but he is aiming to have the system implemented by the first or second week of the curling season, which is set to begin in about three weeks.

APH Reports 2 COVID-19 Deaths, More Cases in North Algoma & Region

More COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in the region.

Algoma Public Health's giving no further details about the two latest deaths, which bring its death toll since the pandemic began to 69, 48 in 2022 alone.

This comes as the health unit's reporting 120 new cases since Thursday - 89 in the Sault Ste. Marie area, sixteen in Central and East Algoma, thirteen in the Elliot Lake area, and two in North Algoma (which includes Wawa, Dubreuilville, White River, and the Michipicoten and Missinabie Cree First Nations) - but known "high risk active" cases are down to 284, while hospitalizations have skyrocketed to 45, including five in ICUs.

Wawa Curling Registration Continues

Registration for Wawa's curlers is continuing tonight.

A second registration event's being held for Wawa's Men's, Ladies, and Mixed Curling Leagues tonight - from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in the Curling Lounge of the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.

Individuals interested in being a spare are encouraged to register, as well, with the Curling Club noting it's working to bring an instructor from Sault Ste. Marie - not Brad Jacobs - later this month.

Anyone looking for more information is encouraged to contact Tom Terris about the Mixed League, Danette Mathias for the Ladies League, Jim Hoffmann for the Men's League, or curling organizer Diane Spencer.

Wawa Public Library Continues Events for Ontario Public Library Week

The Wawa Public Library's continuing its celebration of Ontario Public Library Week.

CEO and Head Librarian Sue Jarrell explains the library's hosting an event for adults today.

In addition to today's event, the Wawa library's hosting a book and DVD sale supporting the Alzheimer Society, a week-long "Food for Fines" campaign, a week-long in-library scavenger hunt and a colouring contest, plus "Coffee and Culture" events Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, and an "Afternoon of Music" Saturday afternoon.

Wawa Council to Hold Final Meetings Before Election Day

Wawa Municipal Council's set to hold its final meetings before Election Day.

As voting ends next Monday, Council's set to hold a trio of meetings tonight: a Corporate Planning Committee meeting including a quarterly financial report and the addition of MMCC locker rental to the schedule of fees; a Committee of Adjustment meeting on a minor variance application; and a regular Council meeting, which includes a resolution to adopt the new locker rental fees and by-laws to establish a new Health and Safety Section in the Wawa Policy Manual and a provincial government-required policy on electronic monitoring.

There are also three "in-camera" items, all legal issues: one relating to marina divestiture; another about an application under the section of the Municipal Act relating to cancellation, reduction, or refunding of taxes; and the other about the ADSAB apportionment model.

The meetings will be held back-to-back, starting at 6:30 pm tonight, in Council Chambers - they'll also be livestreamed through the Municipality's YouTube channel.

PHSD Reports New COVID-19 Cases

More COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the region.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting 73 cases since Friday - 70 in Greater Sudbury, two in the broader Sudbury District, and another in the Manitoulin District - though known "active" cases are down to 295, with 55 in hospital, one in an ICU.

There are still three new "active" cases in the northern Sudbury District (which includes Chapleau, Cartier, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations), the same as Friday.

The health unit's next holding vaccination clinics at its Chapleau office October 26th and 27th, by appointment only - book through the provincial system or call the health unit.

North Algoma's moved to appointments rather than clinics - in Wawa, call the local Algoma Public Health office; in Dubreuilville, the Dubreuilville Medical Centre; in White River, the Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic.

Wawa Public Library Holding Dyslexia Awareness Event Amid Ontario Public Library Week

The Wawa Public Library's celebrating Ontario Public Library Week - with a special event focusing on dyslexia awareness.

CEO and Head Librarian Sue Jarrell explains it's a chance for the library to show off something new.

In addition to today's event, the Wawa library's hosting a book and DVD sale supporting the Alzheimer Society, a week-long "Food for Fines" campaign, a week-long in-library scavenger hunt and a colouring contest, plus an adult craft event tomorrow afternoon, "Coffee and Culture" events Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, and an "Afternoon of Music" Saturday afternoon.

Chapleau Council Set to Hold Sole October Meeting

Chapleau Town Council has a fairly light agenda for the night.

Currently in the "restricted acts period" - as only one current councillor will be part of the incoming Council, all of which was acclaimed - Council's agenda for tonight includes resolutions to approve tax write-offs and the engine rebuild for a loader, along with several pieces of correspondence.

The meeting will be held at 6:30 tonight, in Civic Centre Council Chambers.

1 Week Left in Voting for Wawa Municipal Election

Voting continues in Wawa's municipal election.

With a week left in the voting period, Municipal Clerk Cathy Cyr reminds votes are being cast electronically in an effort to improve voter turnout - a move first made for the 2018 election.

Cyr notes there are some options of assistance in-person, including at the Town Hall during regular hours - a schedule of other events can be found in the voter information letter, or on the municipal website.

While current councillor Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed as mayor - with local school board trustees also acclaimed - voters are able to vote for up to four of the nine candidates running for the four remaining Council seats.

Interviews with each of the Wawa Council candidates can be found here.

Registration Event for 2022-23 Wawa Curling Season

Good news for Wawa curlers: registration starts tonight.

Organizers are holding two events so teams and curlers can sign up for the Men's, Ladies, or Mixed Leagues, the first running from 6:30 pm to 8 pm tonight, the second from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Wednesday night - both will be held at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.

Individuals interested in being a spare are encouraged to register, as well, with the Curling Club noting it's working to bring an instructor from Sault Ste. Marie - not Brad Jacobs - later this month.

Anyone looking for more information is encouraged to contact Tom Terris about the Mixed League, Danette Mathias for the Ladies League, Jim Hoffmann for the Men's League, or curling organizer Diane Spencer.

Wawa Public Library Marking Ontario Public Libraries Week

Ontario is celebrating public libraries this week - and Wawa's library is marking the occasion.

Wawa Public Library CEO and Head Librarian Sue Jarrell explains there are a number of initiatives happening all week for Ontario Public Libraries Week.

Jarrell notes there's also a "Library Letter Scavenger Hunt".

There are also a number of events being held each day, including on dyslexia awareness tomorrow, an adult craft event Wednesday, "Coffee and Culture" Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, and an "Afternoon of Music" Saturday afternoon.

PHSD Reports 2 COVID-19 Deaths, 3 New Cases in Northern Sudbury District

More COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in the region.

In its latest report, Public Health Sudbury and Districts shows two deaths in Greater Sudbury, bringing the health unit's death toll to 177, including 155 in the city.

It's also reporting 93 case since Wednesday - 80 in Greater Sudbury, eight in the broader Sudbury District, and five in the Manitoulin District - pushing known "active" cases up to 331, with 50 in hospital, one in an ICU.

That includes three new "active" cases in the northern Sudbury District (which includes Chapleau, Cartier, Foleyet, Gogama, and neighbouring First Nations), a week after it last reported active cases in that region.

The health unit's next holding vaccination clinics at its Chapleau office October 26th and 27th, by appointment only - book through the provincial system or call the health unit.

North Algoma's moved to appointments rather than clinics - in Wawa, call the local Algoma Public Health office; in Dubreuilville, the Dubreuilville Medical Centre; in White River, the Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic.

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