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A resident of Wawa is facing charges after being found intoxicated in public. On March 4, 2023, at approximately 10:49 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Chris Simon Drive in Wawa. Police attended the scene and arrested one person for public intoxication. The accused was transported to the ...

In September 2022, Ontario school buses added overhead amber lights that flash to make it easier for drivers to recognize when a bus is preparing to stop. Despite this, many communities have noted the same number of vehicles not stopping for school buses. This is very concerning, as it puts children’s lives in danger. The Superior East Detachment of the ...

On March 1, 2023, at approximately 1:12 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Front Street in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old person, from Hearst, was arrested and charged with the following: Harassing Communications Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate Breach of ...

The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in White River. On February 28, 2023, shortly before 9:30 a.m., members of the Superior East OPP and Algoma District Paramedic Services responded to an individual in distress at a business in White River. The individual was transported to hospital. The person was pronounced deceased at ...

The Second Sunday of Lent This week the scripture was Genesis 12: 1-4a and the message was on the ‘Blessings’ Abraham received from God and the blessings we too receive.  There is one little caveat on receiving blessings and that is ,”, .. so that you will be a blessing” (Gen 12:2c) We should be willing to share our blessings ...

Members of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) will hold its next Board meeting in the Town of Wawa on Friday, March 10th, 2023. Also, the Board will meet with Wawa’s Mayor, Melanie Pilon, and CAO Maury O’Neill to listen about the activities of this part of Northeastern Ontario. “It’s important for the Board to experience and then appreciate ...

The Ontario government is expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. These changes will make it faster and easier for these heroes and their families to access the compensation and supports they deserve for thyroid and pancreatic cancers from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). “In every community, firefighters are on the front lines each and every day saving lives,” said ...

  Sky watchers in the past few days have been enthralled by the beautiful displays of Northern Lights. Unfortunately, they seem to always be brightest in the wee hours of the morning. For those of us who go to bed early, there is a beautiful planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter visible in the western skies after sunset. This photo ...

The North East Region (NER) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now installed and activated the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car-Camera (ICC) systems in all patrol vehicles. As a result of investments made by government in the OPP and municipal police services in the province, the OPP is introducing ICC video recording equipment with integrated ALPR functionality ...

Algoma Council on Domestic Violence (ACDV) is deeply saddened at the recent violence we have seen against women in our communities across Algoma.  The Algoma Council on Domestic Violence (ACDV) is a culturally inclusive Council that will strive to change community attitudes towards family violence focusing on woman abuse, through education and advocacy, while promoting community safety and well-being.  Our ...

We are forever grateful to the extended Dereski and Klockars families that were by our side during a very sad and difficult time.  Thanks to all those who travelled to Wawa to pay their respects to “Uncle Louis”.  We treasure all the memories and stories you shared. Our gratitude to the Algoma EMS and the local OPP for their professionalism ...

The family of Marie Haight would like to express their heartfelt thanks, for all the cards, expressions of congratulations and gifts on her 100th Birthday.   Paula, Cheryl, Melanie and Families

This week the scripture was Matt: 1-12 and the message was how to say “NO” when tempted to make a wrong choice. A two year old has no problem saying, “NO”. Can you? Our challenge this week, the first week of Lent, is to make a list of three things, three Christian values to which we have said, “yes” Eg. ...

The Wawa Public Library staff would like to thank everyone who came out on last Saturday to make a Snowman craft. As you could probably tell, we were not expecting the level of interest that we received but we loved it and although exhausted by the end, we were also elated. A huge thank you to Kerry-Lee and Heidi for ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at the age of 67. Gerry was born November 5, 1955, to Michael Bugyra and Alice Rahal in Sault Ste. Marie but raised in Wawa, Ontario where he met his future wife, Irene, at the young age of 8. Married since 1974, his family was his greatest joy and will ...