With the 9&Dine Golf Tournament ahead of us, the Foundation is launching “We’re not taking this lying down!” – a campaign to purchase ten (10) new hospital beds. Most of the current beds at the LDHC are from when the new facility was built 23 years ago. Mattresses have been replaced, and many repairs have been done, but most of ...
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Between the Covers – June 4
Jun 4, 2025 at 08:14 TO ALL OUR SENIORS, HAPPY SENIOR’S MONTH! Join us, at the Wawa Public Library, on Thursday, June 5th from 1-3 p.m., when Canadian Red Cross representative Louisa van Lith will have a table with information for programs available for Seniors through the Red Cross. If you are short on time and want to stop in ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – June 4
Scripture John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that they all may be one. (excerpts from service) “Notice that Jesus prays for his disciples. Then, he prays for those who will believe in him through their witness. And what does he ask for on their behalf? That they be one, that there be unity in their hearts. That they be one. Maybe Jesus ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 4
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by yesterday evening.. There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is under control, 1 is being held, and 1 is being observed. WAW002 is being held at 6ha The fire hazard is moderate to extreme in the Northeast Region from Sault Ste. Marie to Cochrane, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Investigation continues into serious MVC
Jun 4, 2025 at 07:58 On June 2, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a serious Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Causley Street (Highway 17) in Blind River. At approximately 9:45 a.m. police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single MVC where the lone occupant driver was transported to hospital. The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Impaired Driver Charged
Jun 4, 2025 at 07:57 Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation following two separate traffic complaints. On the 21st day of May 2025, just before 6:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to reports of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11&17, east bound ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – June 4
Weather: Today – Clearing. Local smoke early this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low +3. Thursday – Mainly sunny. Local smoke in the afternoon. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Thursday Evening – Cloudy periods with 30% chance of showers. Low +3. Air Quality: Smoke is causing or expected to cause ...
Read More »Air Quality – Poor air quality and reduced visibility for next several days
4:24 AM EDT Wednesday 4 June 2025 Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Wildfire smoke may remain in place for the next several days for some areas.(area shown in grey and pink on the map at right) As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, ...
Read More »NDP: Bill 5 puts Ontario’s future at risk; it’s time to do the right thing and scrap it
June 3, 2025 Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, called on the Premier to take the warnings from experts, industry, and First Nations seriously and scrap Bill 5. Earlier this week, the government shut down debate on the legislation, which attempts to put Doug Ford and his insiders above the law by exempting any project from provincial and ...
Read More »Quick response by Firefighters for WAW002
Yesterday afternoon, a bush fire began about 17km south of White River. The MNR mapping website stated that it began about 2 p.m. yesterday, and was measured at 6 hectares or about 15 acres. Mapping from ‘Windy.com’ placed the fire just west of Highway 17 off of Saniga Road, in the area where logging is taking place. Quick ...
Read More »Alamos Gold Announces Results of AG and Changes to its Board of Directors
Alamos Gold Inc. reported a summary of the voting results of its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on May 29, 2025. The Company is also announcing the retirement of David Gower from the Board of Directors, and the appointment of Alexander Christopher, Chana Martineau, and Richard McCreary. “On behalf of the Board and management team, ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 2
There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Wawa 2 (WAW002) is 6 hectares and is located half a kilometre west of Highway 17, and approximately 7 kilometres northeast of Pokei Lake. The fire is not under control. There are currently 2 FireRanger crews assigned to the fire. Two CL-415 waterbombers and a lead birddog aircraft ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Wanted Person from Ottawa arrested in Elliot Lake
On May 31, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at a residence on Colwill Drive. Police were called in relation to a family dispute regarding a person threatening others after a verbal argument. Once on scene, it was learned that the person was breaching prior release conditions and had numerous warrants ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – June 3
Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Hazy early this morning. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 12. Wednesday ...
Read More »Pierre Poilievre sur les feux de forêt à travers le Canada
2 juin 2025 Pierre Poilievre, chef du Parti conservateur du Canada, et Dane Lloyd, ministre du Cabinet fantôme du Parti conservateur responsable de la Protection civile et de la Résilience communautaire, ont fait la déclaration suivante : « Aujourd’hui, nous nous joignons aux Canadiens qui pensent aux milliers de personnes qui ont été forcées d’évacuer en raison des feux de ...
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