Wawa, Ontario

Cemetery Committee

Public Meeting - Planning Act

The municipality is reviewing a proposal to support private sector construction of rental apartment units at 39 Algoma Street. The plan includes financial incentives such as tax grants and a purpose-built rental housing grant. Council is also considering legal advice regarding a written objection from Mr. Joe Leadbetter concerning the sale of the property.

• Proposed Algoma Housing Development Community Improvement Plan for 39 Algoma Street
• Purpose-Built Rental Housing Grant of $10,000 per unit up to $200,000
• Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program schedule covering years 1 through 5
• Written objection from Mr. Joe Leadbyter regarding the sale of 39 Algoma Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed public feedback regarding proposed changes to the Fireworks By-Law and received reports on community greenhouse gas modeling. Additionally, departments provided monthly updates on infrastructure, protective services, and community tourism activities.

• Review of 39 public submissions regarding the proposed Fireworks By-Law
• Presentation of Net Zero Action Pathway and Community GHG Modelling Reports
• RFP issued for the purchase of a new half-ton pickup truck
• Ganley Street Storm Sewer tender released for phase 1 construction
• Update on Sandy Beach Boardwalk replacement planned for August

Regular Council

The Council will consider several new by-laws including a prohibition on fireworks and a site plan agreement for 120 Pinewood Drive. They will also review a by-law to establish and maintain a system for collectible waste collection.

• By-Law No. 3893-26: Prohibiting the sale, distribution, storage, possession, and discharge of fireworks
• By-Law No. 3894-26: Site Plan Control agreement with Trevor Laing for 120 Pinewood Drive regarding temporary work camp units
• By-Law No. 3891-26: Establishing a system for the collection of collectible waste
• Staff recommendation to purchase a 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman

Special Council

This special council meeting will consider a Notice of Appeal against Temporary Zoning Bylaw No.3883-26, which previously proposed a three-year temporary accommodation camp for up to 176 workers at 120 Pinewood Drive. Council will go into closed session for legal advice on the appeal, then return to adopt a resolution on its position.

• Notice of Appeal filed against Temporary Zoning Bylaw No.3883-26
• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged legal advice on the appeal
• Resolution on Council's position regarding the zoning appeal

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will discuss the Net Zero Action Pathway and Community GHG Modelling reports from QUEST Canada, which set a baseline of 28,300 tonnes CO2 and $17.5M in annual energy spending. The committee will also receive updates on the Wawa Runestone Project, Mission Playground, Migrating North project, and Tourist Information Centre operations.

• EDO Report MC 2026-03: QUEST Canada Net Zero Action Pathway and GHG modelling reports
• Wawa Runestone Project update from Johanna Rowe
• Mission Playground update from Johanna Rowe
• Migrating North Project update from EDO Maggie Culhane
• Tourist Information Centre 2026 season update including extended hours and vendor applications

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will review ongoing beautification, maintenance (including installation of two new companion columbariums), fundraising activities (potential fall event replacing Ice Candle Celebration), and map installation. The meeting will also adopt previous minutes and handle administrative items.

• Installation of two new companion columbariums expected before fall, with engraving by Lock City Monuments
• Discussion of replacing Annual Ice Candle Celebration with a fall event using flame-retardant bags and tea lights
• Update on map installation project, seeking individual to construct map and book area
• Verification of headstone details on site after cross-referencing cemetery records with map

Special Council

At the June 23, 2026 special council meeting, Council will give first and second readings to By‑law No. 3891‑26, which creates a new waste collection system and repeals By‑law 31‑69. The meeting also includes discussion of the Draft Algoma Housing Community Improvement Plan for 39 Algoma Street, with a statutory public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2026 and proposed grant funding of up to $200,000. Additional agenda items include confirming the June 23 council proceedings (By‑law No. 3890‑26) and moving to a closed‑session for legal matters.

• By‑law No. 3891‑26 – first and second reading to establish a new waste collection system, repeal By‑law 31‑69; third reading set for July 14 2026, effective September 1 2026.
• Draft Algoma Housing Community Improvement Plan for 39 Algoma Street – proposes up to 45 rental units and grant funding of $10,000 per unit, max $200,000, funded from $150,000 purchase price and $50,000 NWMO Reserve Fund; public meeting July 14 2026.
• By‑law No. 3890‑26 – to confirm council proceedings of June 23 2026.
• CAO Memo C11 – recommends the waste collection by‑law changes and outlines new limits (four bags or two containers per week) and other provisions.
• Closed‑session resolution to move to in‑camera session for legal issue (litigation) matters.

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee will discuss ongoing projects including updates on the Mackenzie/Bethune Cemetery accessibility upgrades, the Wawa Heritage Digitization project, and the Wawa Runestone site protection. New business includes a presentation on Ontario Heritage Designation, a book on A.Y. Jackson's time in Wawa, and restoration of faded heritage doors at the Tourist Information Center.

• Mackenzie/Bethune Cemetery accessibility upgrades update
• Wawa Heritage Digitization project update (digitizing historical documents with partners)
• Wawa Runestone project update (public access dependent on protective cover)
• Ontario Heritage Designation presentation
• Heritage Door upgrades (restoration of fading doors at Tourist Information Center)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider staff recommendations to revisit the proposed Fireworks By‑law, following a memorandum that summarized 39 public submissions. The memorandum noted 35 submissions opposed the amendments, three supported them, and one offered conditional support. The meeting also includes presentations of monthly departmental reports and an EDO report on the Net Zero Action Pathway and community GHG modelling. The next Council meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026.

• Review of 39 public comments on the proposed Fireworks By‑law (35 opposed, 3 supportive, 1 conditional)
• Staff recommendation to revisit the Fireworks By‑law at a future meeting
• EDO Report: MC 2026-03 – Net Zero Action Pathway and Community GHG Modelling Reports
• Monthly reports from Protective Services, Infrastructure Services, Finance, and Community Services departments
• Next meeting date set for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Regular Council

Council will consider several by-laws, including a purchase and sale agreement for 39 Algoma Street and a lease with the Wawa Family Health Team at 96 Broadway Avenue. They will also vote on resolutions supporting school board governance consultation and Finlay's Law on emergency room reform, and appoint a representative to the Algoma Public Health Board. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and labour relations matters.

• By-Law 3888-26: authorize purchase and sale of land at 39 Algoma Street
• By-Law 3889-26: enter into lease agreement with Wawa Family Health Team at 96 Broadway Avenue
• Resolution of support for school board governance consultation and local representation
• Resolution of support for Finlay's Law on emergency room reform
• Appointment of Mayor Beverly Nantel to Algoma Public Health Board

Age Friendly Committee

The Wawa Age Friendly Committee will receive updates from community organizations, review old business on the downtown electronic signboard and seniors expo (both awaiting funding), and discuss new items including a seniors housing needs assessment, transit bus operations, and a new $50,000 federal grant opportunity under the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

• Discussion of the Municipality of Wawa Housing Needs Assessment – Seniors Housing
• Update on Wawa Transit Bus operations moving in-house
• New Funding Available – New Horizons for Seniors Program (up to $50,000)
• Downtown Electronic Signboard project awaiting funding
• Seniors Expo awaiting funding, with consideration of French community inclusion

Public Meeting - Planning Act

The Council will discuss a Zoning By-Law Amendment that would allow a temporary work camp at 120 Pinewood Drive for up to 170 persons for a period of up to 36 months. The application was submitted by Trevor Laing and is intended to house contractors working for Alamos Gold. Staff recommends receiving the application and approving the amendment to By-Law No. 2821-15. No additional public meeting is required before the amendment can be passed.

• Temporary zoning amendment to permit a work camp for up to 170 persons at 120 Pinewood Drive (36‑month term)
• Application submitted by Trevor Laing
• Staff recommendation to receive the application and approve amendment to Zoning By‑Law No. 2821‑15
• Public comments include a letter from Alamos Gold
• Staff advises no further public meeting is needed prior to council approval

Fire Advisory Committee - 02 Jun 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council

Council will consider several by-laws including a new transient accommodation tax, a watermain construction contract with Villeneuve Construction, and an inter-municipal court services agreement with Sault Ste. Marie. A surplus land declaration at 39 Algoma Street and a temporary rezoning at 120 Pinewood Drive are also on the agenda.

• By-law 3885-26 to establish a Municipal Transient Accommodation Tax
• By-law 3884-26 agreement with Villeneuve Construction for Algoma Street and Beck Avenue watermain and sanitary sewer construction
• By-law 3881-26 inter-municipal agreement with Sault Ste. Marie for court administration under Provincial Offences Act
• Declare land surplus at 39 Algoma Street, Part 2, Plan IR-6820
• By-law 3883-26 temporary rezoning of 120 Pinewood Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two main items: a draft by-law to regulate the sale and use of fireworks, following a request from the Great Canadian Dollar Store, and a policy governing contractor authorization and non-resident waste disposal at the landfill. The fireworks by-law would permit retail sales, while the waste policy sets rules for waste origin verification and contractor forms. Previous meeting minutes and future meeting dates are also on the agenda.

• Draft by-law to regulate the sale and use of fireworks within Wawa
• Contractor authorization and non-resident waste disposal policy for the landfill

Cemetery Committee

The Wawa Cemetery Committee will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2026, to discuss ongoing business including beautification of flower beds, maintenance updates, fundraising activities, and the installation of a cemetery map and index book (budget $3,500). The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and announcements.

• Discussion of flower bed planting following Legion bed removal
• Maintenance update: cemetery remains snow-covered, expected to reopen in 2-4 weeks
• Fundraising ideas: carnation campaign, Nevada ticket sales, yard sales, candlelight event
• Map installation and index book: project budget $3,500, committee to contact contractors
• Follow-up on Ulo's interest in joining the committee (from previous meeting)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will hear a delegation from the Wawa MAT Tourism Committee presenting its terms of reference and general plan. They will also receive a report on the verification of a petition to place a fluoride removal question on the municipal ballot, consider a staff report on a request to sell fireworks, and discuss the proposed sale of the property at 39 Algoma Street. Monthly departmental reports for April are also scheduled.

• Delegation: Wawa MAT Tourism Committee terms of reference and general plan
• Report on petition to place fluoride removal question on October 2026 ballot
• Staff report on request to sell consumer fireworks year-round
• Proposed sale of municipal property at 39 Algoma Street
• April monthly reports from Protective Services, Infrastructure, Finance, and Community Services departments

Regular Council

Council will vote on releasing the 2025 Municipal Accommodation Tax and likely pass resolutions on several correspondence items, including a temporary rezoning at 120 Pinewood and a request for a temporary greenhouse from John's Independent Grocer. Other actions include adopting minutes from prior meetings and a confirmation by-law.

• Approve release of Municipal Accommodation Tax 2025 (new business item 10.1)
• Correspondence: Public notice for temporary zoning by-law amendment at 120 Pinewood (item 6.4)
• Consent agenda includes resolution supporting provincial school board governance consultation (item 7.2)
• Consent agenda includes request for temporary greenhouse installation by John's Independent Grocer (item 7.3)
• Consent agenda includes resolution opposing changes to FIPPA (item 7.4)

Age Friendly Committee - 19 May 2026 - NO QUORUM

The Wawa Age Friendly Committee will receive updates from local organizations and discuss old business items including the downtown electronic sign board and Seniors Expo. New business includes a presentation on the Municipality of Wawa Housing Needs Assessment focusing on seniors housing, and an update on the Wawa Transit Bus.

• Municipality of Wawa Housing Needs Assessment – Seniors Housing
• Wawa Transit Bus update
• Downtown Electronic Sign Board funding update
• Seniors Expo funding and planning
• Informational reports from Wawa Goose Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Red Cross, March of Dimes, Wawa Family Health Team, Alzheimer's Society, and Algoma Public Health

Regular Council

The Wawa Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting new transit service policies and a rider code of conduct. It will also approve financial contributions to a youth health initiative, endorse the municipal drinking water operational plan, and award contracts for flooring at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre and a fish‑cleaning building at the Harry McCluskie Marina. Additional items include proclamations for Nursing Week and National Hope Air Day.

• Approve financial contribution to Algoma Public Health Planet Youth Initiative (resolution)
• Endorse Wawa Drinking Water System Operational Plan – April 2026 (resolution)
• Award contract for MMCC Flooring at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre (resolution)
• Award contract for Marina Fish Cleaning Building at the Harry McCluskie Marina (resolution)
• Adopt By‑Law No. 3876‑26 – Wawa Transit Levels of Service policy (resolution)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a request from the Great Canadian Dollar Store to sell consumer fireworks year‑round at its Wawa location. It will also consider a Bethune Cemetery improvement project, several procurement memoranda (flooring, marina fish cleaning, tractor and attachments), a watermain and sanitary sewer construction tender report, and a petition related to municipal elections. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and routine procedural items.

• Request for permission to sell consumer fireworks at Great Canadian Dollar Store (no dollar amount specified)
• Bethune Cemetery Improvement (AP 2026-08)
• RFP 2026-01 for MMCC Flooring
• RFP 2026-02 for Marina Fish Cleaning
• Tender report and recommendations for Beck Avenue and Algoma Street watermain and sanitary sewer construction

Special Council

This special council meeting's main business is a closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition and a personnel/labour relations issue. No votes or public decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (Municipal Act s.239(2)(c))
• Closed session: labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act s.239(2)(d))

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Committee will review several final reports, including a housing needs assessment for Wawa, a seniors housing report, and a net-zero energy project. They will also discuss the resignation of a member, the 2026 season for the Tourist Information Centre, a heritage application for Mackenzie Bethune Cemetery, and a CIP extension notice for 16 Broadway Avenue. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and an update on the Teeny Tiny Summit in Manitouwadge.

• Housing Needs in Wawa - Final Report
• NPI Seniors Housing Report
• QUEST Canada's Motivating Net-Zero Action in Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities (MNZA) Project - Final Report
• Heidi McLaren resignation and new chair selection
• CIP Extension Notice - 16 Broadway Avenue

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will discuss beautification, maintenance, and fundraising events from the previous meeting. New business includes planning a Mother's Day celebration and installing a cemetery map sign with an index book. The meeting will also adopt minutes from March 18, 2026.

• Beautification discussion
• Maintenance update (road paved past second gate)
• Fundraising event planning
• Mothers Day Celebration proposal
• Map Installation and Index Book for cemetery

Fire Advisory Committee

The Fire Advisory Committee will review the Fire Department Review Recommendations Action Plan Status Update, covering completed items and ongoing priorities such as fire chief recruitment and succession planning. They will also discuss winter hydrant snow removal, including a potential 'Adopt-a-Hydrant' program. The meeting will adopt minutes from the previous meeting on March 17, 2026.

• Fire Department Review Recommendations Action Plan Status Update
• Hydrant Winter Snow Removal discussion and potential Adopt-a-Hydrant program
• Adoption of minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting
• Update on fire chief recruitment and succession planning
• Previous meeting reported a $50,000 Emergency Preparedness Grant secured

Age Friendly Committee

The Age Friendly Committee will approve minutes from March 10, receive informational reports from local organizations, and discuss old business including the Downtown Electronic Board Sign, Seniors Expo funding, and the Municipality of Wawa Housing Study update.

• Downtown Electronic Board Sign project still awaiting funding
• Seniors Expo funding – no opportunities yet, but inclusion of French community agreed
• Municipality of Wawa Housing Study draft out for public comment, final version pending
• Transit bus operations moving in-house, Director of Community Services to manage
• Wawa Goose Club relocation complete, grand opening set for April 30

Regular Council

The Regular Council meeting will approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the April 7 meeting. Council will receive and endorse the Wawa Wastewater Performance Annual Report 2025 and approve a proclamation for Community Living Algoma Awareness Month in May 2026. Several by‑laws will be read and adopted, including those governing restricted‑acts authority and use of corporate resources in elections. The mayor’s travel to the Algoma District Municipal Association meeting in Sault Ste. Marie will also be approved.

• Approve and endorse the Wawa Wastewater Performance Annual Report 2025 (resolution)
• Approve proclamation for Community Living Algoma Awareness Month – May 2026 (resolution)
• Adopt By‑Law No. 3873-26 to delegate authorities during a restricted‑acts period (Lame Duck Council)
• Adopt By‑Law No. 3874-26 on use of corporate resources in election (resolution)
• Approve Mayor’s travel to the Algoma District Municipal Association meeting in Sault Ste. Marie (resolution)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the CAO's Use of Corporate Resources Policy as new business. It will also receive monthly reports from the Protective Services, Infrastructure Services, and Finance departments for March 2026. A presentation on Community Living Awareness Month will be given by Mr. Gordon Draper. No formal decisions are indicated for this meeting.

• CAO - Use of Corporate Resources Policy (new business)
• Protective Services Department March 2026 monthly report
• Infrastructure Services Department March 2026 monthly report
• Finance Department March 2026 monthly report
• Presentation by Mr. Gordon Draper on Community Living Awareness Month

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider routine agenda and minutes approvals, and will review the application for a minor variance (A2/26) at 62 Churchill Avenue submitted by Mr. Culhane. Public comments on the variance will be heard before the committee votes to approve the application. All items are presented as resolutions for approval.

• Approve the actions of the Secretary‑Treasurer (resolution)
• Application for Minor Variance A2/26 – 62 Churchill Avenue – Mr. Culhane
• Public comments on the minor variance application
• Approve Application A2/26 (resolution)
• Approval of agenda and minutes (routine resolutions)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several reports, including the CAO report on the Restricted Act Lame Duck election period and the 2026 Election Accessibility Plan. Council will review a proposal to repeal and replace the municipal Garbage By‑law, introducing user‑pay fees of $1.50‑$3.00 per cubic yard and a new non‑resident landfill policy. An update on the Upper Mission Park playground purchase agreement, funded by the Ontario Trillium Fund, will also be presented.

• Proposal to repeal and adopt a new Garbage By‑law with user‑pay fees ($1.50‑$3.00 per cubic yard) and a Wawa Landfill Non‑Resident and Contractor Policy
• Upper Mission Park Playground purchase agreement with Blue Imp, total cost $46,448 (funded $50,900) and $1,000 for accessible picnic tables
• CAO Report: Restricted Act Lame Duck Period Election
• CAO Memo: 2026 Election Accessibility Plan
• DB Memo: Replacement of Sidewalk Blower

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa will discuss several new business items, including a feasibility study for the municipal building and various equipment purchases. Council will also consider by-laws to accept provincial funding for emergency operations and gas tax programs.

• Wawa Municipal Building Feasibility Study
• Purchase of replacement sidewalk blower
• Purchase of Upper Mission accessible playground equipment
• Emergency purchase of glycol for MMCC Curling refrigeration system
• By-Law No. 3870-26 for municipal emergency operation centre and education funding

Heritage Committee - 10 Mar 2026

Cemetery Committee

The committee discussed the need to recruit additional members and will contact a potential volunteer. It agreed to add a cemetery map sign to the next agenda after John Scott offered assistance. The minutes also note the 2025 Ice Candle Celebration was cancelled and the committee is considering other fall events.

• Recruitment of new Cemetery Committee members
• Cemetery map sign assistance by John Scott
• Cancellation of the 2025 Ice Candle Celebration
• Discussion of possible fall community events
• Thank‑you letter to the Romers

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will approve the Secretary‑Treasurer’s actions. It will review a minor variance application identified as A2/26, including a staff report and public comments. The Committee will then vote on whether to approve application B1/26.

• Approve the actions of the Secretary‑Treasurer (resolution)
• Review Application for Minor Variance A2/26 – staff report and public comments
• Approve Application B1/26 (resolution)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the recap of the capital and operating budget, the proposed schedule of fees for 2026‑2027, and the results of the request for quotations to supply accessible playground equipment for Upper Mission Park. A CAO report on an updated garbage by‑law will also be presented. The meeting will set the next council date for April 7, 2026.

• 6.1 – Capital and Operating Budget Recap
• 6.2 – Schedule of fees for 2026‑2027
• 7.1 – Results of RFQ for accessible playground equipment at Upper Mission Park
• 7.2 – CAO Report – updated garbage by‑law
• 8.1 – Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Regular Council

Council will consider several by-laws regarding the 2026 fiscal year, including tax rates, tax ratios, and the annual schedule of fees. The meeting also includes a proposed zoning amendment for a property on Montreal Avenue.

• By-Law 3863-26: Adopt 2026 estimates and tax rate
• By-Law 3864-26: Establish Tax Ratios
• By-Law 3866-26: Adopt 2026 Schedule of Fees
• By-Law 3868-26: Amend Zoning By-Law 2821-15 to allow a residential unit at 50 Montreal Avenue
• By-Law 3862-26: Authorize internet and telephone voting for 2026 elections

Fire Advisory Committee

The Fire Advisory Committee will discuss recruiting a new Fire Chief and an Emergency Preparedness Grant. The meeting agenda is procedural, with no specific decisions or votes scheduled.

• Fire Chief Recruitment
• Emergency Preparedness Grant
• Approval of Agenda
• Adoption of Minutes
• Next Meeting Date TBD

Public Meeting - Planning Act

The Municipality of Wawa will hold a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment that would add a residential dwelling as a permitted use on a property currently zoned General Industrial (M1) at 50 Montreal Avenue. Staff recommend approval of the amendment, noting the unit would conform to Residential Third Density (R3) standards and that no opposing comments have been received.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 50 Montreal Avenue (M1 to R3)
• Public meeting to receive input on residential dwelling in industrial zone
• Staff report recommends approval of the rezoning
• Requirement for sound barrier materials between the new dwelling and adjacent property
• No opposing comments received from external agencies

Age Friendly Committee

The Age Friendly Committee will address three old‑business items: the downtown electronic board sign, seniors expo funding, and the Municipality of Wawa housing study. The meeting also includes informational updates from local groups and routine procedural matters such as approvals and announcements.

• Downtown Electronic Board Sign (old business)
• Seniors Expo Funding (old business)
• Municipality of Wawa Housing Study (old business)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2026-2027 Draft Operating Budget, which proposes a 3.89% increase in the municipal levy and 1.8% in the capital levy. Staff are presenting options for Council to approve the budget, reduce spending, or increase user fees.

• 2026-2027 Draft Operating Budget presentation
• Proposed 3.89% municipal tax rate increase
• Proposed 1.8% capital levy increase
• Proposed 8% water rate and 4% sewer rate increase
• Zero Tolerance Policy (AP 2026-03) discussion

Regular Council

The Wawa Council will consider several by‑law motions, including a transfer‑payment agreement for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream. It will also vote on agreements for GIS services with the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and professional engineering services with Kresin Engineering Corporation. A closed‑session item will address a legal matter involving a proposed land acquisition or disposition.

• By‑Law No. 3860‑26 – Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure for funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream
• By‑Law No. 3858‑26 – Agreement with Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre for GIS services
• By‑Law No. 3859‑26 – Agreement with Kresin Engineering Corporation for professional engineering services
• Consent agenda approvals for staff reports, resolutions on broadband funding affordability and reduced‑rate postal distribution for library materials
• Closed‑session legal issue concerning a proposed acquisition or disposition of land

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will discuss the potential extension and expansion of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting includes a progress update on the revitalization of 16 Broadway and reports on the Runestone Project and Heritage Committee grant application.

• CIP Extension/Expansion Review by CAO Maury O’Neill
• Progress update on 16 Broadway revitalization including residential and retail space
• Heritage Committee Grant Application update
• Runestone Project update
• EDCO 2026 Conference Report

Age Friendly Committee - 17 Feb 2026 - CANCELLED

The Age Friendly Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 40 Broadway Avenue, Boardroom, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

• Cancelled meeting for February 17, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026
• Wawa Goose Seniors Club lease ending February 28, 2026
• Wawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary donated $40,000
• Housing Needs Assessment complete and to be shared with Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a staff report on bear‑resistant garbage containers and decide whether to continue the current bag‑based collection or pilot a bin program. The meeting also includes updates on the $1.3 million Migrating North tourism project, a presentation of the 2026‑27 draft operating and capital budgets, and a review of the draft schedule of fees. These items are part of the municipality’s ongoing strategic‑plan discussions.

• DB‑CH 2026‑03: Bear Resistant Refuse Storage report – options to continue current collection or pilot bear‑resistant bins
• AP 2026‑02: Migrating North Tourism Project – estimated cost $1.3 million, ~90% funded by grants
• HR 2026‑03: 2026‑27 draft operating and capital budgets presented by Finance
• HR 2026‑02: 2026‑27 draft schedule of fees – some fees increased, others reduced
• 2026‑27 Wawa Strategic Plan – public comments on medical recruitment, beach access, industrial park

Regular Council

Council will decide on the adoption of the Wawa Strategic Plan for 2026-2027 and review the 2025 Wastewater Performance Annual Report. The meeting also includes votes on site plan agreements and subdivision status for properties on Broadway Avenue.

• Adoption of Wawa Strategic Plan 2026-2027
• Endorsement of 2025 Wastewater Performance Annual Report
• By-Law 3855-26 regarding subdivision status for 75-81 Broadway
• By-Law 3856-26 for a Site Plan Agreement with Basic Building Supplies Inc. at 75 Broadway Avenue
• Resolutions of support for school bus stop-arm cameras and opposing LifeLabs laboratory closure in Greater Sudbury

Heritage Committee

Regular Council

The Wawa Regular Council will consider and vote on a series of by‑law resolutions, including authorizing a transfer payment agreement for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. It will also approve the Superior East OPP Detachment Board 2026 annual budget, assign representation authority with CIBC, and approve a lease for 179 Mission Road Unit 2. Additional items include the mayor’s travel to Toronto for an AMO board meeting and a comment to the MTO on a proposed Highway 17 rest stop.

• By‑Law 3851‑26: authorize Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Pothole Prevention and Repair Program
• By‑Law 3852‑26: agreement with Intelivote for eVoting service in the 2026 election
• By‑Law 3853‑26: lease agreement for 179 Mission Road Unit 2
• Approve Superior East OPP Detachment Board 2026 Annual Budget
• Approve Mayor’s travel to Toronto for AMO Board Meeting (Jan 29‑30, 2026)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026-27 draft operating and capital budgets and the draft schedule of fees. Members will also discuss the 2026-27 Strategic Plan and the Migrating North Tourism Project.

• 2026-27 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• 2026-2027 Draft Schedule of Fees
• 2026-27 Wawa Strategic Plan
• Migrating North Tourism Project
• Comments from Rod and Gun Club regarding proposed MTO Rest Stop Site #2

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will review an approval for watermain and sanitary sewer work on Algoma Street and Beck Avenue. They will hear a presentation about Hydro One’s Wawa‑Timmins Power Line Project. The committee will also discuss updates to the Wawa Business Connectivity Survey, the Migrating North tourism proposal, and the Mayors Roma initiative.

• Approval for Algoma Street and Beck Avenue watermain and sanitary sewer
• Hydro One – Wawa Timmins Power Line Project open house presentation
• Ratification of Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program application (55 Broadway)
• Discussion of Wawa Business Connectivity Survey
• Update on Migrating North/Tourism proposal

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review the report and public comments for Minor Variance Application A1/26 at 126 Regina submitted by Mr. Veldt. After discussion, the committee will vote on a resolution to approve the application. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting, and the Secretary‑Treasurer’s actions.

• Application for Minor Variance A1/26 – 126 Regina (Mr. Veldt) – review of report and public comments
• Resolution to approve Application A1/26
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Approval of actions of the Secretary‑Treasurer

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive and acknowledge monthly reports from the Protective Services, Infrastructure Services, Finance, Community Services and Tourism, and Economic Development Office departments. The meeting will also set the next Committee date for February 3, 2026.

• Approval of agenda (Item 3.1)
• Adoption of minutes from Dec. 16, 2025 (Item 5.1)
• Protective Services monthly report KS 2026-01
• Infrastructure Services monthly report DB-CH 2026-01
• Finance monthly report HR 2026-01

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa is meeting to decide on several by-laws, including the purchase and sale of land at 10 White Drive. Council will also review a transfer payment agreement for municipal fire service equipment and a report from the Integrity Commissioner.

• By-Law No. 3848-26: Purchase and Sale of Land at 10 White Drive
• By-Law No. 3849-26: Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of the Solicitor General for fire service equipment
• By-Law No. 3847-26: Authorization of temporary borrowing for 2026 expenditures
• Integrity Commissioner Report for the period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026
• Resolution of support for 'Elbows up for Climate Action'

Age Friendly Committee - 20 Jan 2026 - NO QUORUM

The Age Friendly Committee met on January 20, 2026, but no quorum was present, so no formal decisions could be made. The agenda included informational updates from local groups, review of old business items such as the downtown electric sign board and seniors expo funding, and a new business item to consider a Municipality of Wawa housing study. The meeting also covered standard procedural items like approval of the agenda and adoption of previous minutes.

• Old Business – Downtown Electric Sign Board
• Old Business – Seniors Expo Funding
• New Business – Municipality of Wawa Housing Study

Cemetery Committee