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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. Be cautious of any unsolicited messages asking for money or claiming you’ve won a prize. Never share personal, credit, banking details, or your Social Insurance Number (SIN) over the phone or through any form ...

Passed away unexpectedly doing the thing he loved to do, out snowmobiling on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at the age of 65.   Beloved husband of Julie. Supportive and proud father of David and Tamara. Cherished and fun-loving grandfather of Ryan and Nico. Dear son of the late Irma and Arnold Firlotte. Dear brother of the late Gord (late Janet), ...

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) acknowledges the Ontario government’s announcement to increase the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) by approximately $200 million. The OAC emphatically calls on the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to direct this funding exclusively to Core Clinical Services to serve the 67,000 children and youth who are still waiting. This year’s increase must also be ...

November 20, 1947 – November 6, 2025 The family is saddened to announce the death of Stephen Renault in the Brantford General Hospital on Nov. 6th, 2025 in his 78th year. Born in the Hawk Junction Red Cross Outpost Hospital, Stephen lived for 3 years in High Falls where his father managed the Great Lakes Power Plant, then the family ...

Please be advised that municipal employees are currently performing emergency repairs on a water main pipe providing water to residents in the Mission. The repairs are expected to take place between Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, 2026. While staff aims to complete this work with contractors as quick as possible, we believe there will be minimal disruption in ...

Mar 26, 2026 at 09:04 From social media “Trail is closed due to major water line break south of town. There is NO way for sleds to get around this, please use alternate route across Wawa lake and Wawa 5 if leaving or coming into town. This will add 6-7 km if you are coming up the Dsouth“. This was ...

Peacefully, at the age of 94 with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after many years of living and struggling with dementia. Carmelle was the beloved wife of the late Bill Kuyek and loving mother to Marcy (Bill Gillespie), Tim, Doreen (Heikki Pulkkinen), and Cindy (Harvey West) (late Ken Lamon). Cherished Grandma to Len, Wendy, Thomas, ...

John 11:1-45  The story of Lazarus In the last few weeks we have had stories of life changing events. The story about the Samaritan woman, who had had a chequered past, met Jesus and her life changed, it is not always easy to change for the better but she did. Nicodemus met Jesus secretly and made a major change in ...

Went to be with his Creator and the family that went before him, on Sunday March 22, 2026 at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Marathon at the age of 77 years.   Dear son of the late Laura and Robert Sabourin. Loving brother of Marilyn Swanson (late Martin), late Noreen Sabourin, the late Claire Sabourin, the late Abel Sabourin (Angie), late ...

It is with regret that we announce we will not be hosting a Spring Thrift Shop this year.  Unfortunately, the recent mild spell caused water issues in our main hall downstairs.  We anticipate, possibly, more issues as all our snow melts.  This has caused a safety issue as tiles are lifting in the hall. Please do not drop off donations ...

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has welcomed 22 cats and five dogs from Northern communities to help them find homes through its adoption program, bringing the total number of animals transferred for adoption to more than 150 so far in 2026. The cats and dogs, some of whom travelled nearly 2,000 kilometres, arrived on March 14 and are now ...

Do you enjoy hiking in the Wawa region? The Voyageur Trail Association (VTA) could use your help! Did you know that the Michipicoten Hiking Club has been clearing trails in the Wawa area since 1977? There are over 14 km of wilderness hiking trails maintained by the Michipicoten Hiking Club of the VTA within easy reach of Wawa, and we ...

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Mar 17, 2026 at 09:16 The following road closures remain in effect. Snowplow operators are working hard along several roadways to improve driving conditions. Once reopened, please use extra caution when driving and leave extra space from the vehicle in front of you. Periodic updates to follow. ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 144: Cartier to Timmins ...

Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) social services office in Wawa remains closed Tuesday, March 17th.