In Memory of our beloved son, brother Jesse James Irvine – Forever 25 October 20, 1999 to October 24, 2024 It’s been a year, October 24th since you passed; and a year of following you to all the special places you loved, sharing your memory, your laughter, your love. The words, “Quiet Strength” resonate in my mind and how true ...
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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 24
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 23. At the time of this update there are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are under control and 2 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region.
Read More »Friday Morning News – October 24th
Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this morning then 30% chance of rain showers or flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning then light this afternoon. High 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (3km west of Massey) OPEN
Oct 23, 2025 at 15:08 The vehicle has been removed and the highway has been reopened. Oct 23, 2025 at 14:36 Hwy 17 closed in the Massey area due to vehicle removal. ON511 at 14:03. Oct 23, 2025 at 08:01 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane in the Massey area due to a collision. ON511 at 7:54 a.m. OPP – ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Individual Charged after Fleeing Police
One individual is facing multiple charges following an incident that led to a social media post to advise the public not to pick up hitchhikers on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Following an alert to a stolen vehicle shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 17. ...
Read More »Ontario Autism Coalition’s 2025 Community Survey Exposes Collapse in Supports
The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has released its 2025 Community Survey Report, revealing a community in crisis. The report paints a devastating picture of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and the realities facing autistic people and their families. Paired with the latest data from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), it exposes a system in freefall, one ...
Read More »Letter – Marathon Sno-Kickers to Riders
To all our valued riders and supporters, Over the past several weeks, our club executive and Facebook page have received an overwhelming number of messages and questions about the upcoming snowmobile season. We truly appreciate your continued interest and support, and we feel it’s important to provide a clear update on where things stand following the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 23
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 22. At the time of this update there are 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are under control and 2 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region.
Read More »Thursday Morning News – October 23rd
Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of rain showers or wet flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or wet flurries early this evening. Low 1. Friday – Overcast. High plus 4. UV index 1 or low. Friday Night – Cloudy periods. Low ...
Read More »Hwy 17S (Garbage Disposal Rd – Havilland) OPEN
Oct 22, 2025 at 20:24 The collision has been removed. ON511 made the notification at 20:09. Oct 22, 2025 at 18:56 ON511 is reporting that Highway 17 between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie is closed at Garbage Disposal Rd – Havilland due to a collision.
Read More »Curling Training for New Curlers!
The Wawa Curling Club is offering training for new curlers wishing to learn the in and outs of curling. A light lunch, juice/water will be provided. Instuctors are Rob & Jeanne MacLeod of Sault Ste. Marie. The Curling Training will be held on November 1, 2025 in two sessions, and is sponsored by the Wawa Curling Club and Volunteers. Students, ...
Read More »SCC – 2025 AGM
Letter to Roy Benin, CEO/President, The Beer Store
October 17, 2025 The Beer Store Corporate Office | 2258 Coleraine Drive Bolton, ON L7E 3A9 Attention: Roy Benin Dear Mr. Benin. The closing of The Beer Store is the final nail in the coffin for those of us in the town of Wawa who are interested in our environment and recycling. I am not a consumer of alcohol, but ...
Read More »Two Arrested after Officers located Suspected Drugs in Chapleau home search
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from members of the NAPS Emergency Response Team and SE OPP Chapleau Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 16. As a result of the search police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and paraphernalia consistent with drug ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – October 22
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 21. At the time of this update there are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Two are being held, 1 is under control and 2 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region.
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