Local & Area News

Thank you Fay, for taking the time to stop at the Wawa Public Library and share your experiences with us! It was a very informative session and our discussion about Alzheimer, Dementia and other brain injuries was interesting and eye-opening. Thank you also to these wonderful people for joining us! Fay’s book “Dementia Widow” is available for checkout as are ...

More than 50 animals received veterinary care during a three-day spay/neuter and wellness event in Mississauga First Nation, helping local families access important care for their animal companions. A total of 18 dogs and 5 cats were spayed or neutered during the Sept. 23-25 MASH-style event. The surgeries will help prevent more than an estimated 1,100 potentially unplanned puppies and ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low 14. News Tidbits: Wawa is quickly becoming ...

The Sault Film Festival Creative Hub is launching a 4-week Improv class for people of all experience levels. Designed for all background levels, this course introduces essential improv techniques to strengthen your public speaking and acting performance. Participants will build key communication skills, foster personal and psychological growth, and gain professional advantages, with zero prior experience required. Classes will take ...

Week 19 – 120 golfers, sunny, 14*C. Men’s Night October 1st will be 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please ensure your Teams are keeping up to the Group ahead of you! Be ready to shoot  to keep the pace of play moving.  Over socializing slows things down. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Anders Dereski Shane Bukowski Kory Charbonneau 30 ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70% chance of showers. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low 13.

The Government of Canada has (finally) taken some tangible steps forward to breathe new life into VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional and remote train services. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced an investment of 4.7 billion dollars to manufacture and maintain 313 brand new passenger rail cars; of which a significant portion will be built in Northern Ontario.   This announcement ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6.

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: Don’t forger the fall fair today at the MMCC. Congratulations to Yasmeen Almukamis of Cambridge who won $2.43 MILLION in Thunder Bay’s September’s 50/50! During the “now-famous” 11:00 Grand ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 675 512 dollars par l’intermédiaire de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) afin d’appuyer trois projets qui aideront à rendre le canton de Chapleau plus fort et plus vibrant. Dans le cadre de son plan visant à protéger l’Ontario et à faire en sorte que le Nord reste un endroit ...

The Ontario government is investing $675,512 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support three projects that will help build a stronger, more vibrant Chapleau. As part of its plan to protect Ontario and ensure the North remains a great place to live and work, the government is making strategic investments throughout the region to help businesses grow, ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 500 000 dollars par l’intermédiaire de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) pour aider le canton de Dubreuilville à ériger un nouveau terrain de jeu. Dans le cadre du plan du gouvernement visant à protéger l’Ontario et à bâtir des collectivités du Nord plus fortes, ce financement permettra de mettre ...

The Ontario government is investing $500,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Township of Dubreuilville build a new playground. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and build stronger northern communities, this funding will bring a new and accessible play structure to Dubreuilville, creating a fun, modern and safe space where families can ...

Sep 25, 2026 at 16:44 Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 1 million de dollars par l’intermédiaire de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) afin d’aider la Superior Aggregates Corporation à moderniser et à remettre en service l’infrastructure portuaire sous-utilisée du port de Michipicoten, près de Wawa. Dans le cadre du plan du gouvernement visant ...

Sep 25, 2026 at 16:44 The Ontario government is investing $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Superior Aggregates Corporation modernize and reactivate the underused port infrastructure at Michipicoten Harbour, near Wawa. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments in key infrastructure to reduce transportation barriers ...