Fourteen young women were murdered, and thirteen other people wounded on December 6, 1989. A man entered a classroom at Montreal’s École Polytechnique armed with a semi-automatic weapon; separated nine women from the fifty men in a classroom, opened fire on the women, screaming “J’haïs les féministes”. Six died, and three were wounded in that room. He left that ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Ronald A. Irwin: “It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of former Sault Ste. Marie Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister, lawyer, and diplomat Ronald A. Irwin. “Mr. Irwin was born in Sault Ste. Marie and dedicated his life and career to community ...

Today, December 6, marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre. As we remember this tragedy, the Ontario Native Women Association (ONWA) calls upon all men and boys to Breaking the Silence against violence targeted to Indigenous women and girls. Men and boys have an important role in ...

Weather –  Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of light snow beginning late this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 13 this morning and minus 6 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus ...

  There were some beaming smiles today at the annual “Fill a Sleigh” Day held at The Bargain Shop. This annual event put on by Wawa’s Emergency Services (Wawa Fire Department, Superior East OPP, and Algoma EMS) and hosted by The Bargain Shop, provides an opportunity for children to meet Santa and for individuals to make donations of items to ...

There are now seven cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. Superior North Catholic District School Board has issued a letter to the school community stating that the Board has received notification of a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon. Contact tracing is underway with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) by ...

      The sun does come out once in a while – and when it does everyone’s spirits rise with it. On Wednesday morning, Wawa Lake was spectacular with the glassy water reflecting the town and hills. If the wind would quit blowing the ice that is trying to grow would be able to get a firm grasp and ...

  On December 4th, Square Three Wireless & TBay Tel donated $1,000 to Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund. Richard Watson, President of the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund was pleased to receive the cheque from Martine Brousseau and Samantha Meister of Square Three Wireless. The Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund is a charitable organization that helps to provide a little something to make ...

Weather –  Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy late this evening. 40 percent chance of flurries overnight. Risk of freezing drizzle overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...

Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

Weather –  Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 7 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 9. Wind chill near minus 14. Status ...

Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions when you are traveling. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road ...

Weather –  Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 9. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few flurries ending near midnight then cloudy. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 3 this evening and minus ...

Algoma Public Health has reported the 61st case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. Please note: If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. Cast 61 is a result of international travel and the individual is self-isolating. The individual was tested ...

Dec 2, 2020 at 13:36 – the power has been restored along Hwy 17 to Hawk Junction, Wawa, and Michipicoten River Village. Dec 2, 2020 at 12:58 – From Algoma Power (12:55) – Update on power #outage in #Wawa and surrounding area. New estimated time of restoration is approx 1:30 PM Dec 2, 2020 at 12:44 – The power is ...