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COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open For All Children Aged Five to 11

Families can book appointments through a variety of channels starting November 23rd

Following Health Canada’s approval of the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, children aged five to 11 will be eligible to book their appointment to receive the vaccine beginning Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Approximately one million children aged five to 11 are eligible to receive the vaccine which will help protect Ontario’s progress in the fight against COVID-19 and keep the province’s schools safer and open for...

Ontario Recognizes National Child Day and World Children's Day

Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Jane McKenna, Associate Minister of Children and Women's Issues, issued the following statement:

“Today we recognize National Child Day. This year's theme is ‘8 Million Strong’ in honour of the power and resilience of the eight million children in Canada, and their right to survive and thrive.

First celebrated in 1991, National Child Day provides an opportunity for educators, parents and caregivers to teach children...

Wawa Municipal Strategic Plan 2021-2025

Municipality of Wawa Strategic Plan 

The Final Wawa Municipal Strategic Plan was presented to Council at its meeting on November 16, 2021. It is a document that is fully endorsed by Mayor and Council and sets out priorities and goals for the organization over the next few years. 

CAO Maury O'Neill wishes to thank Mayor Rody for his leadership and guidance during the Plan’s development and Members of Council for participating in the process. 

Read the Wawa Strategic Plan

Rural Change Makers - Leadership Development Program for Youth

Recruitment is now OPEN for the 2021-2022 Rural Change Makers Program!

The Rural Change Maker program delivered by the Rural Ontario Institute for rural/northern youth is an exciting opportunity for youth to develop skills and challenge themselves to become engaged leaders in their rural/northern communities. Last year’s program showed that 72% of Change Makers said they are likely to stay in the local community to work and live (up from 45% at the start of the program!). 

Are you or someone...

3rd Annual Ice Candle Celebration Day - December 26, 2021

3rd Annual Ice Candle Celebration Day 

The Wawa Cemetery Committee is planning its 3rd Annual Ice Candle Celebration Day. The celebration is for everyone to attend/participate in a unique (non-denominational) celebration of life at its Woodland Cemetery.

Ice candles will be lit in celebration and memory of loved ones. If you want to participate but cannot be there, no worries. You can still purchase a candle and volunteers will be more than happy to place the candle for you.

Don’t...