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Proclamation - May 10-16, 2021 to be Nursing Week

Nursing week is to celebrate the birthday of Florence Nightengale, the founder of modern day nursing. The nursing week is to draw attention to the many nurses in Wawa and around the world, and to increase awareness to the public, and government, the many contributions of nurses to the well being of all Canadians. Municipal Council urge all citizens to join in celebration and recognition of the contribution of nurses and their unique ability to have a positive impact on the lives of those...

Proclamation - Celebrating the Rotary Club of Wawa Month

As of May 1st, 2021, the Rotary Club of Wawa will officially have been in Service to the Community and the World for sixty (60) years! On the night of May 1st, 1961, a core group of local business men, members of the Sponsoring Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie-North and representatives of then Rotary International's District 629, along with spouses and invited 'Wawaites' gathered at the local Union Hall for a night of festivities and inaugural presentation.

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COVID-19 - Marina Closure

Effective immediately, the Harry McCluskie Municipal Marina is closed to the public in accordance with the Provincial Order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, announced on April 18, 2021.

The Province announced orders to close outdoor recreational amenities, including Marinas. It was confirmed by Algoma Public Health that all marinas are to be closed except for the purpose of:

• repairing or servicing boats or other watercraft
• placing boats or other watercraft in the water to be...

Town Talk - Redesign of the Municipal Website

 

IT/GIS Technician Anders Dereski discusses the newly launched redesign of the municipal website.

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COVID-19 - Playground Reopening - April 2021

Under new Provincial guidance received Sunday, April 18, 2021, some Municipal Parks may now re-open.

Amenities which may re-open include:

• play structures
• benches,
• and parklands wherever 2-meter distance can be maintained.

Other amenities continue to be closed, including:

• sports fields
• basketball courts
• picnic tables and areas
• park shelters
• and tennis / pickleball courts.

All visitors must continue to comply with COVID-19 guidelines. This includes limiting outdoor gatherings to only members of your...