Local & Area News

SSM OPP – Charges Laid after traffic stop in Batchewana FN

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 2:14 p.m., officers with the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were conducting general patrol, when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at an exceptionally low rate of speed on August Street. A traffic stop was conducted, where investigation revealed one of the passengers was wanted by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. The passenger ...

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SSM OPP – Charges Laid after speeder stopped near Batchawana Bay

A traffic stop north of the city has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On April 11, 2025, at approximately 3:51 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed near Batchawana Bay. A traffic stop was ...

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From Coast to Coast: Tyler Ashton Championing Those Living with Spondyloarthritis

Tyler Ashton is on an extraordinary mission. With nothing but his bicycle, determination, and a heart for change, he is cycling across Canada to raise awareness and support for those living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (axSpA / AS) – a painful and often misunderstood form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. If left untreated, it can cause vertebrae to permanently ...

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BILUK, Kenneth Morley

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share with you the loss of our family’s strongest anchor. Ken passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2025, due to his short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Michipicoten TWP. (Wawa), Ontario where he and his family lived until they moved to Enderby, British ...

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Thursday Morning News – April 24th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle or showers this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 9. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle overnight. Fog patches developing this evening. Low +1. Friday – Cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle changing to 40% chance of rain in the morning. Fog ...

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Serious Collision on Government Road – Please avoid area

Apr 23, 2025 at 17:47 Wawa-news would like to ask residents of Wawa to avoid the stretch of Government Road from Beck Avenue to the Lady Dunn Health Centre due to a serious motor vehicle collision. SE OPP, EMS and the Wawa Fire Department are on scene. The westbound lane is blocked, with debris spread into the opposing lane, and ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – April 23rd

Easter Sunday: Luke 24:1-12   Mary and Simon Peter find the empty tomb.  Jesus asks again, “For whom are you looking?” This time it is as Mary weeps at the empty tomb. The answer to that question on Good Friday was “Jesus of Nazareth.” The answer from Mary was, “My Lord.” For whom and for what are we longing when we ...

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MYERS, Alma

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Pathways Retirement Home, Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack Myers (January 1, 2013). Loving and proud mother of William (Bill) Myers (Jao), Robert Myers (Jane), Barbara Stoll (late Wolfgang) and Laurie Cavan (Jim). Cherished grandmother of Karen, Anne (Andy), Donald ...

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Wednesday Morning News – April 23

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers late this morning and early this afternoon then 70% chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High 9. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 70% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Fog patches developing after midnight. ...

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Halucha, Wladyslawa (Lody)

Peacefully, in Niagara Falls on April 19, 2025, in her 87th year.  Predeceased by her first husband Jakub Halucha (1995), and her second husband Constantino (Joe) Sebastiano (2022).  Dear sister of Miła (Michał) of Młodow, Poland.  Predeceased by her other three siblings – Julek, Grzesiek and Zosia.  Dearly loved mother of Les (Caroline), Henryka Anderson (John) and Jim (Laura).  Proud ...

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Confederation College Applied Research & Advanced Manufacturing Teams Develop Innovative 3D-Printed Braille Signage

Confederation College’s Applied Research and Innovation team collaborated to develop an innovative 3D-printed Braille signage solution for individuals with vision loss. This initiative, conducted in partnership with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC), aims to improve accessibility within a kitchen environment used for rehabilitation and skill development. The project originated from a ...

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Mine rescue volunteers set to compete in May

Ontario’s mine rescue teams are once again facing off in the 2025 Ontario Mine Rescue District Competition running May 7th to 9th. In five different arenas across the province, these specialized volunteers have a new chance to demonstrate their emergency response capabilities.   Headed by industry professionals at Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR), teams of mine rescue volunteers end their rigorous ...

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Tuesday Morning News – April 22nd

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 8. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 7. Wind chill -12 overnight. Wednesday ...

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Mix of Rain & Snow Expected (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

3:13 AM EDT Monday 21 April 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park A mix of rain and snow expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall totals of 15 to 25 mm. Snowfall accumulations near 5 cm. When: Beginning this morning and continuing into tonight. Rain mixed with snow ...

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