Local & Area News

Dec 27, 2023 at 06:10 At 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, December 27th, the freezing rain warning ended. Dec 26, 2023 at 06:41 4:48 AM EST Tuesday 26 December 2023 Agawa – Lake Superior Park Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa… A prolonged period of freezing rain continues today. Hazards: A period of freezing rain leading to ice build-up. Ice build-up of ...

5:06 AM EST Wednesday 27 December 2023 Fog Advisory in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Areas of dense fog are affecting portions of northeastern Ontario this morning. Visibility is expected to improve for most areas later ...

The highway has been reopened. Highway 17 is closed from Wawa to White River due to poor weather conditions Dec 26, 2023 at 09:38 A jackknifed tractor trailer has blocked both lanes of Highway 17, 20km south of White River. Conditions are very icy in White River.

Weather: Freezing Rain Warning Today – Periods of rain changing to freezing rain or rain this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High plus 1. Tonight – Periods of freezing rain. Low zero. News Tidbits: Yesterday was the second Green Christmas that Wawa-news is aware of. Quite the treat for those motorcyclists who went out for a ride, kayakers paddling Wawa ...

On December 11, Franco-Ontarian artist Jean-Guy “Chuck” Labelle presented his much-appreciated Christmas concert at École Saint-Joseph in Wawa. Gathered for this event were students and staff from this school as well as those from neighbouring École St-Joseph who travelled from Dubreuilville for this festive activity. All students vibrated to the music and songs of Franco-Ontarian artist Jean-Guy “Chuck” Labelle! The ...

Le 11 décembre, l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a eu le plaisir d’accueillir l’artiste franco-ontarien Jean-Guy « Chuck » Labelle qui était de passage pour présenter son spectacle de Noël. Également présents pour cette activité dynamique de Noël étaient les élèves et le personnel de l’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville).   Les élèves ont vibré sur la musique et les chansons de l’artiste franco-ontarien Jean-Guy « Chuck » ...

December 24, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas: “Merry Christmas, Canada! ’Tis the season to gather with friends and family, to share moments and meals with our loved ones, and to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. “For Christians, it’s also a time to celebrate the birth of Christ ...

Le 24 décembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de Noël : « Joyeux Noël, Canada! C’est le moment de l’année où l’on peut se réunir avec nos amis et notre famille, partager du temps et des repas avec nos proches et nous montrer reconnaissants. « Pour les chrétiens, c’est aussi le moment ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the Christmas holiday: “For Christians in Ontario and around the world, today is a Holy Day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and to reflect upon the Christmas message of peace, love and joy. For others, it’s a time to rest and recharge, come together with family and friends ...

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Didi) who passed away December 25, 2007.   Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach, Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, thought ...

Merry Christmas! Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of drizzle or showers early this morning. Rain beginning early this morning. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Amount 10 mm. High +7. Tonight – Periods of rain changing to periods of freezing rain overnight. Rainfall amount 5 mm. Low zero.  

The Wawa Fire Department was called to Hillcrest Heights, Sunday, December 24th just before 1:30 p.m. for trees that had been set on fire behind the units. They walked in to the trees, and extinguished the fire.

The Wawa Public Library would like to thank Lakehead Freightway/ Manitoulin Transport for their very generous donation! The $1500.00 donation will help us continue to provide free craft programs in the library. Thank you!!

On 15 December, as part of the Christmas activities offered at école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), students and their families were invited to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. The breakfast was a great success and helped bring the school families together before the Christmas celebrations. In addition, the event enabled the school to raise funds so that it can continue to offer ...

Le 15 décembre, dans le cadre des activités de Noël tenues à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), les élèves et leurs familles furent invités à savourer un déjeuner aux crêpes. Ce déjeuner a connu un grand succès et a permis de réunir les familles des Loups avant la célébration de Noël. De plus, cette activité a permis à l’école de recueillir des ...