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What To Do If you Encounter a Bear!

Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources & Forestry Northeast Region Acting Outreach Specialist Meghan Forbes discusses what to do if you encounter a bear in town, and ways to diminish the chances of a bear encounter.

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Municipal Office Closed - September 30, 2021

 

Municipal Offices including the Landfill Site, the Community Centre
and the Infrastructure Service Department
will be CLOSED  Thursday, September 30th, 2021, 
for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Regular Office Hours will resume on Friday, October 1st, 2021

 

Taxes due on September 30th can be paid until 4:00 p.m. on October 1st at the municipal office.

Ontario Recognizes World Alzheimer’s Day

Today, the Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, issued the following statement in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day:

“Each year on September 21, we recognize World Alzheimer’s Day to bring focus and awareness to the fight against the debilitating effects of this terrible disease across Ontario. Raising awareness can result in early detection and diagnosis, greatly improving the quality of life for affected individuals.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

PRESS RELEASE
September 17, 2021

Wawa, ON: Wawa Council is committed to truth and reconciliation, and building good relationships with our Indigenous neighbours. As part of this commitment, and following the Federal Government’s lead, Council has directed that Municipal staff observe September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

During the September 30th statutory holiday, Town Hall and all municipal facilities will be closed and staff is encouraged to continue to expand their...

Community Safety & Well-Being Plan

 Wawa and Area Victim Services Executive Director Beverly Boyd discusses thepurpose and some recommendations of the Community Safety &Well-Being Plan, as well as next steps in the process.

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