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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.

NEW BOOKS on the 7- Day Shelf this week are “My Husband’s Wife” by Alice Feeney, “It’s Not Her” by Mary Kubica, “Dear Debbie” by Freida McFadden and “Make It Out Alive” by Allison Brennan. En Français, nous avons “Le M Club” par Patrick Senécal.   STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK IS “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. Goodreads rating ...

Mar 16, 2026 at 06:20 The following road closures are in effect due to severe weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions. Motorists are urged to: Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Monitor www.511on.ca and www.municipal511.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updates ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 6: Little Current to Espanola Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 17: Wawa ...

The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) office in Wawa will be closed Monday, March 16th due to severe weather.

February 16, 1958 – March 5, 2026 Surrounded by the love of her family, Lori passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital. She leaves behind a wide circle of friends who adored her, a family who cherished her, and her constant companion, her beloved Maggie. Lori was born to Bud and Isabel Nelson and raised in Wawa, Ontario, was ...

The Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Perry Lake, east of Wawa.   On March 14, 2026, at approximately 1:00 am, the Superior East OPP responded to a serious, single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision on Perry Lake.   The driver of the MSV, a 65-year-old person from ...

Mar 13, 2026 at 14:15   There are no weather warnings issued, but weather conditions are creating poor road condition on the Montreal River Hill. A look at Windy.com shows weather hitting Wawa (soon) and all the way to Sault Ste. Marie, and points east; with more to come. At 11:59 a.m. Hwy 17 was reduced to one lane in ...

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Louise Brailean on December 26, 2025 at the Richmond Hospital. Born in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands; Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Marie shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Dennis Brailean. Together, they built a home filled with warmth, ...

Interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home is surging amid soaring food prices. And with the start of the growing season on the horizon, now is the time to plan.   According to brand new data from Homestars.com, the reliable way to hire a pro, 48% of Canadian shoppers have considered growing their own fruit or vegetables, due to ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Province of Ontario to ensure Northern communities are fully engaged as the government moves forward with its plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into nine regional organizations. The Province recently announced its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would create a regionalized conservation authority system ...

John 4:5-42. Jesus was sitting at Jacob’s well that was just outside of the town of Sychar in Samaria.  The well was deep and the water was pure, cool and refreshing to drink. The women of the town came every day in the evening to get water for the next day. Jesus was there at noon time resting from his ...

Our local physician group is working with a very small number of physicians, and we are currently relying on locum (temporary) physician support to help meet clinic needs. Currently, locum coverage is limited and patients will experience very long wait times for appointments, follow- ups, and responses in the coming weeks as resources are stretched thin. Patients will experience delays ...

NEW BOOKS this week are “The Right to Remain” by James Grippando, “Woman Down” by Colleen Hoover, “The Devil’s Daughter” by Danielle Steel and “Such a Clever Girl” by Darby Kane. En Français, nous avons “Delta Zéro” par Martin Michaud. Come in and check it out! STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK: The staff pick of the week is “After Anna” ...