Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, issued the following statement to mark National Forest Week: “As we celebrate National Forest Week, it’s important to recognize Ontario’s rich forest heritage and the continued economic, social and environmental benefits forests provide to the people of this province. Today, Ontario’s forest sector supports about 155,000 jobs in communities across our ...

News Tidbits – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7.   News Tidbits – On September 21st, a group of hikers explored the Awausee trail and celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Boxcar Trip ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches. Wind southwest 20 km/h. Temperature steady near 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 11. News Tidbits – It was amazing to watch the live Facebook feed of Let’s Roll team pulling a ...

  Foggy weather delayed the Ninety-Nines for a day. The aviators in nine aircraft were able to fly into Wawa yesterday. They had hopes of continuing on to Thunder Bay, but only one was able to fly IFR there. Seven remained in Wawa and discussed plans on how to get to Thunder Bay. There were a number of events planned. ...

September 20th marked the grand opening of the new Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa. An integral part of the Mattawa Health Hub, the newly constructed home will house Long Term Care, a Hospice Suite, Day Program and Indigenous Services and a Community Multi-Purpose Room. In 1976 the Algonquin Nursing Home opened with 60 extended care beds. In 1984, one wing of ...

National Heritage Day recognizes the importance of Hunting, Trapping and Fishing in the lives of Canadians and its part of our legacy and our cultural heritage. Trapping remains an important part of Ontario. Last year $39 million was spent on trapping in Ontario and the contribution value of hunting, fishing, trapping in Ontario was of $20 billion.  Over 8,000 trappers in ...

Weather – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing this evening. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low ...

    Last night 35 women motorcyclists stopped in Wawa for one of the stops for the Women Riders World Relay, on day 205. The relay began in Scotland in February and has since travelled through Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The Canadian leg began on September 14th at Trev Deeley Harley Davidson in Vancouver. Each day a small ...

Weather – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle or showers early this morning. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 20. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight with 30 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 14. News Tibits – It is ...

Hornepayne is being dealt another blow today. From a media release today: The Township of Hornepayne has just learned that the LCBO is planning to close the local store by the end of the year and offer up an LCBO Convenience Outlet to a local business instead. The Township is very disappointed with the LCBO for their lack of communication ...

  Foggy weather has postponed the The Ninety-Nines, an international women’s pilot organization that are flying an Air Rally from Collingwood to Thunder Bay. 11 aircraft and 25 women are expected on this air rally. Wawa was to be the second fuel stop in a trip beginning in Collingwood. They had planned to overnight in Wawa, and continuing on tomorrow ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle or showers. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 14.   News Tidbits – Don’t Forget! Rock Island Lodge ...

  Sunday across Canada, Terry Fox Runs were held to help continue Terry’s Dream. In Wawa, $4400.70 was raised by walkers, runners, bicyclists, and even with strollers! A huge thank you to the organizers who make this day possible in Wawa.  

Weather – Clearing early this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 50. Low 15.

  In the Corporate Planning Committee Meeting of Septemer 3rd, Council saw the presentation of a 20 year Exemplary Service Medal to Mr. Craig Spooner. Mayor Ron Rody presented Captain Craig Spooner for his 20 years Exemplary Service Award. Mayor Rody explained that this medal was being awarded in recognition of Craig’s loyal and exemplary service to public safety in ...