Local & Area News

Dec 27, 2023 at 20:07 An individual arrested in Morocco by Belgian police has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in connection with a series of bomb threats that occurred in Ontario. On November 1, 2023, multiple schools and other public facilities received threatening messages, indicating that bombs had been placed at their locations. The threats also included ...

Dec 27, 2023 at 13:40 The highway has been reopened. Dec 27, 2023 at 07:15 ON511 continues to report that Hwy 631 closed from Nagagami to White River due to weather conditions. Dec 26, 2023 at 12:19 ON511 is reporting that Hwy 631 closed from Nagagami to White River due to weather conditions.

Wawa’s annual Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The area where one can count birds is in a 24 km circle centred around Wawa; approx area: West to Michipicoten Harbour, Sandy and Long Beaches; North to Catfish Lake; East to Firesand Creek; South to Driftwood Beach and Bridget Lake. In order to participate, you are ...

As it’s become tradition in Wawa, our yearly Christmas celebrations begin with the annual Bundle Up Market in early December 2nd and 3rd for last-minute Christmas Shoppers. At the Goose Nest buildings, our local artists display and sell their craft and creations and young and old get to go sit on Santa’s lap and give him their Christmas wish list. ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain or freezing rain this morning. High plus 3. Tonight – Cloudy. Low minus 1. News Tidbits: Wawa-news has been advised that the Annual Ice Candle Celebration has been postponed to January 6th. Due to the warm weather, the committee has been unable to keep the candle holders from melting If you ...

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 ...