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One individual has been pronounced deceased following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger motor vehicle. On August 7, 2023, just before 1:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger motor vehicle and a ...

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club for their very generous donation to the Summer Reading Programs. This donation goes towards books for the TDSRC as well as craft supplies needed and prizes for the various activities throughout the summer. Thank you for your unwavering support of the Wawa Public Library and the children’s programs!

One person is facing criminal charges after causing a disturbance outside a residence in Wawa. On August 6, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Katie GIPSON, 35 years-of-age, of Wawa, was arrested and ...

A Wawa resident is facing charges following a traffic stop. On August 7, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol, when they stopped a motor vehicle on George Street in Wawa. Investigation revealed that the driver’s licence was suspended. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a ...

An individual is facing multiple charges after breaking into a business in Wawa. On August 2, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a break and enter to a business on Pinewood Drive in Wawa. During the break and enter, damage was done to an exterior door, ...

Bill Rose,   Gone 17 years, Always loved, never forgotten.   Gerry Rose

On the 4th and 5th of August, 2023, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received 2 reports of thefts of motor vehicles from an industrial site in Nipigon Township. It was determined on these dates persons attended the property and removed 3 vehicles, a trailer and brush/tree clearing equipment. Damage was also caused to other ...

Saturday, August 5th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Kelly to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face of ...

Aug 4, 2023 at 08:00 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   CULTURAL CONVERSATION: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS – The medicine wheel is a vital symbol containing many teachings and cycles that the Ojibwe-Anishinaabeg live by. From the four sacred medicines, seasons, and directions, join Zane to learn about the many teachings found within this powerful symbol. Drop-in: 2:00 PM – ...

A verbal dispute has resulted in a criminal charge for one individual. On August 2, 2023, shortly before 5:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute near Front Street in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested and charged ...

August 3, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Coastal Trail, Agawa Bay     GUIDED HIKE: GET YOUR GEEK ON! – We all love a great lookout, but it can be easy to miss some of the natural marvels you pass by along the way if you don’t know what you’re looking at. Join Anna and Kelly for a leisurely ...

Thursday, August 3rd & Saturday, August 5th, 2023 1:00 pm at the Visitor Centre (Agawa Bay) Join Artist in Residence Alex Berens to discover the world of nature journaling and unlock your inner artist amid the great outdoors! You’ll be guided through creating your very own nature journal page to help you remember your visit to Lake Superior Provincial Park. ...

An individual from Chapleau is facing charges after breaking into another person’s home. On July 28, 2023, shortly after 8:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a break and enter to a residence on Connaught Street in Chapleau. During the break and enter, a large sum of money was taken ...

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On July 31, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Mackey Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested ...

On August 1, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that was westbound on Highway 17 from the Town of Iron Bridge. Police located the pick-up truck near Boundary Road and Gordon Street in the Town of Thessalon and initiated ...