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Statement From Mayor Melanie Pilon

Mayor Melanie Pilon has issued the following statement:

The Municipality of Wawa is shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting that occurred yesterday at the Wawa Branch of the Northern Credit Union. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues of those impacted. These situations are devastating for everyone involved. The next few days will be a challenging time for our community as we deal with the heartache that will no doubt be felt by many.
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Second Senior Skills Swap Workshop is a Success

Press Release: December 12, 2024

Wawa Seniors Attend Travel Tips Skill Swap Workshop

The Municipality of Wawa received funding from the Ontario Government through the Senior Community Grant to provide the Senior Skill Swap Program. Colton Liddle, Program Coordinator, in partnership with the Wawa Goose Seniors Center, has recently hosted the second of six workshops designed to provide seniors aged 55 and over with opportunities to share or gain practical skills and knowledge, while connecting them...

Notice of Online Public Information Centre

Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for Development of a New Truck Rest Centre
within the boundaries of Wawa, Ontario (G.W.P. 5135-22-00)

2024 Holiday Festivities

Community Services & Tourism Coordinator Melanie Coe discusses seasonal festivities, including the Festival of Lights, Bundle Up! Market, and Santa Claus Parade.

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Northern Health Travel Grant Increases Effective Dec. 1, 2024

NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Connecting People in the North to Health-Care Services

Improvements to the Northern Health Travel Grant program now in effect

December 01, 2024
Ministry of Health

TORONTO – Starting today, the Ontario government’s expansion to the Northern Health Travel Grant is now in effect. Over the next three years, the province is investing $45 million to expand the Northern Health Travel Grant program to help people in Northern Ontario connect to the specialized care and services they need...