Local & Area News

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (Long Term Care) on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of the late Denise. Loving father of Tammy Nelson (John) and Chad Lavoie. Cherished grandfather of Justin Lavoie, Cora and Hanah Nelson. Dear brother of Germaine Proulx (Marcel), Gerry Lavoie (Cathy), Laureat Lavoie (Lise), late Pierette ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 3. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries overnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this evening. Low zero. News Tidbits: The Wawa Goose ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 TERRIS, Spencer 2 2 3 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 4 1 3 MORRISON, Matthew 4 1 3 HALE, Ron 6 0 3 Game Schedule for Monday, November 24th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALE LESCHISHIN MORRISON S. TERRIS BUMSTEAD T. TERRIS

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -14 this morning and -3 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -8. Wind chill -11 this evening. News Tidbits: The Boil Water Advisory in the Mission continues. Don’t forget to purchase a Smile ...

Nov 18, 2025 at 06:30 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:08 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:20 From ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 GLOVER, Justine 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 BUCKELL, Chris 4 1 1 DUGGAN, Sarah 4 1 2 HUFF, Amanda 4 1 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 4 1 2 TERRIS, Tom 4 1 2 DERESKI, Daryl 9 0 1 HALL, Dave 9 0 1 HALL, Spencer 9 0 1 MORRISON, ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this afternoon. High -2. Wind chill -12 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -9. Wind chill near -14. News Tidbits: The Boil Water Advisory in the Mission continues. ...

Nov 17, 2025 at 06:15 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-11-17 05:14 From Shawmere River to Hwy 651 Bare and dry road Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-17 05:28 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and ...

Nov 17, 2025 at 06:02 The firefighters left the scene after extinguishing the fire at 2:15 a.m. Nov 16, 2025 at 23:23   Just after 10 p.m. this evening, Wawa Fire was called to a garage fire on Magpie Avenue. By 10:15 p.m., the garage was fully engulfed, and firefighters were hosing down the shed.   Flames were visible from ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling on the Government of Canada to ensure that its upcoming multi-billion-dollar VIA Rail fleet procurement prioritizes Canadian workers, Canadian manufacturing, and Canadian supply chains. FONOM is encouraging the federal government to apply its Buy Canadian principles so that public dollars continue to support economic development, industrial capacity, and skilled employment here ...

Nov 15, 2025 at 08:00 On October 2, 2025, the Wawa Family Health Team (WFHT), Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC), the Municipality of Wawa, and Sault Area Hospital (SAH) partnered to coordinate transportation for women in our region to access mammogram services, located 2.5 hours away in Sault Ste. Marie. A sincere thank you to the Northeast Regional Cancer Program ...

Weather: Today – Periods of rain ending late this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this afternoon. High 6. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries changing to 40% chance of flurries this evening. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -5. Wind chill -12 ...

Nov 15, 2025 at 06:05 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Fair No 2025-11-15 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-15 05:39 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Good No ...

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mark on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH), after a courageous and relentless battle with cancer. He was 65. Mark was the devoted husband of Lyn, the loving father of Sydney (Aaron) and Alex, and papa of August. He was the beloved son of Gail and the late Luigi Mazzonello. Cherished brother of Teri Kasper ...

After a brief battle with cancer Bob decided to proceed with the MAID program on Saturday, November 8, 2025, he was in his 84th year. Predeceased by his mother Mary Woods, and beloved sister Sharon. Survived by his sons Derek, Brent (Priscilla) and Todd and sister Brenda Wasilewski. He will be missed by his grandchildren Ryker, Cam, Cole and Jake. Bob ...