Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported fourteen (14) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#594 – #607), 13 from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from Central and East Algoma this evening. Eight are of unknown exposure, five are of close contact and one is of International travel. All individuals are self-isolating. There are sixty-nine cases in the Algoma District and ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 14:01 Congratulations to Pam Johnson, winner of Week 20 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#29) that Pam selected contained the King of Clubs, winning $516. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $8,659! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

Between 7:10 and 7:30 tonight, 46 years ago the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared from radar – but not from the hearts and memories of many.  The Edmund Fitzgerald was making her way across Lake Superior loaded with iron ore pellets. The November storm hit and the crew of the Fitz battled through 70 knot winds and 30 foot waves.  Just shy ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this evening. Low minus 1 with temperature rising to plus 2 by morning. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 06:41 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health has posted a statement regarding the health district’s ninth death related to COVID-19. The statement says that, “Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared.” Algoma Public Health also reported in the same statement that there are 10 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#584 – #593), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Six ...

Nov 9, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 9. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Low minus 5. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 68 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. News Tidbits: The rising ...

Nov 9, 2021 at 06:35 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

The Wawa Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Beck/Mackey Street. Smoke could be seen, and detectors heard. Firefighters were on scene for about an hour to deal with what was said to be a kitchen fire. SE OPP – Wawa provided traffic control.

Algoma Public Health is reporting thirteen (13) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#571 – #583), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area, as well as a low-risk exposure. APH is advising anyone who attended or worked the Soo Greyhound game on Friday, November 5th at the GFL Memorial Gardens, of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19. If you were there, you ...

Nov 8, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. Clearing early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning then light late this afternoon. High 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 4 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 62 ...

Nov 8, 2021 at 06:25 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health has reported four (4) new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#567 – #570), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area (Sunday, November 7th, 2021). Two cases are of close contact, two are of unknown. All cases are self-isolating. There is 62 cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District at this time.  

Nov 6, 2021 at 08:19 ON511 has advised that the collision at Orphan Lake has been cleared and that both lanes are open. Nov 6, 2021 at 08:02 ON511 is advising that a collision on Hwy 17 has resulted in both lanes being closed at Orphan Lake (Lake Superior Provinical Park). The highway was closed at 7:51 a.m.

Nov 6, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle this morning. A few showers beginning near noon. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 9. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few showers ending late this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches developing before morning. Wind southwest 20 ...