During this time of social/physical distancing teenagers are finding ways to fill time. Trynity goes for long walks in the bush and brings back a record of where we are; Wawa’s Backyard. Wawa-news is pleased to feature this young lady’s photography.  

Weather – A few showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 8. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.   Marine Forecast –  Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northwest 30 knots diminishing to ...

The Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, Marcel Damphousse has released a statement regarding the reopening of Catholic Churches in the Diocese: Following Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on June 8, 2020, allowing places of Worship to resume their religious services, all the Catholic Parishes of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie will reopen their churches and resume Eucharistic ...

Algoma Public Health is advising of the 22nd case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The avenue of exposure is unknown, and there are no details published other than the following: Close contacts have been notified Unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area Community spread remains possible and likely in all regions of ...

On May 6th, the Agawa Canyon Tour Train suspended operation until September first due to the COVID-19 virus. At that time it was stated that “in accordance with guidance from the Government of Canada, we have made the decision to delay the start of the Agawa Canyon Train Tour season until, September 1, 2020. We will re-evaluate the situation after ...

Jun 10, 2020 at 14:31 – The power has been restored in the Mission. Jun 10, 2020 at 13:31 – Just after 12:30 p.m. The Wawa Fire Department, SE OPP and Algoma Power were called to Tamarack Avenue for a tree on fire. The tree had contacted the powerline. Technicians from Algoma Power isolated that line and removed the tree. ...

  At 1:30 today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled the plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions across the province for the summer term. Starting in July 2020, limited in-person education and training may restart for students who were not able to graduate due to COVID-19 closures. This first phase beginning in July will allow ...

Weather – Rain at times heavy ending late this morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming south 40 gusting to 70 this morning then southwest 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. Temperature falling to ...

At 12:03 Mayor Ron Rody called the meeting to order with four members of Council present. Councillor Chiasson was not present. Mayor Rody, Councillor Hatfield, CAO O’Neill and Jason Morrison were in Council Chambers with social distancing in effect, Councillors Tait and Reece attended virtually via Zoom. The meeting was live streamed. There were no declarations of pecuniary interest, presentations ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers early this morning and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this morning. High 27. Humidex 32. UV index 11 or extreme. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then rain at times heavy. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h before morning. Low ...

Superior East OPP were on scene and shared these photographs. There were no injuries reported and the ATV was a complete loss.   Jun 8, 2020 at 18:16 The Wawa Fire Department was called out to a ATV which was on fire on the trails at the end of the Wawa Municipal Airport. The fire was reported just after 2 ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers early this morning and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this morning. High 23 except 17 near Lake Superior. UV index 10 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 16. Statistics from Algoma Public Health ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. High 15. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. A few showers beginning this evening. Low 10. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot Lake & Area Tested 8,063 ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low plus 5. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & ...

  The deconstruction of Mission Road (Chris Simon Drive) and Main Street (Gladstone) has begun. The first dump truck of pavement was loaded and removed Tuesday morning. This rejuvenation of Mission Road will change from 4 lanes to two opposing lanes with a turning lane separating them. The two outside lanes will become bike lanes. Construction is expected to be ...