Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. Humidex 26. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers or drizzle overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 13. Wednesday – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. ...

May 12, 2025 at 15:41 Members of the Wawa Fire Department were called to Mckinley Avenue to extinguish a small grass fire that started because of a downed power line. Fans were used to ventilate the residence. OPP conducted traffic control for the area. Algoma Power is reporting that there are 15 customers without power at this time – with ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday December 1, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald Mitchell. Loving mother of Wayne Mitchell, Doug Mitchell (Doris), Debbie Tavella (late John)  and Carole Mousseau (Mike). Cherished grandmother of Darcy Mitchell (Sarah), Jason Mitchell (Whitney), Jennifer Mitchell, Christie Ross (Ian), Mandy Tavella (Simon Gillespie), Sheri ...

May 12, 2025 at 10:15 On Tuesday, May 13, the East Algoma OPP will take part in a planned emergency management training exercise in the City of Elliot Lake. This exercise is part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts conducted in partnership with various agencies to ensure continuous operational readiness. Residents may observe an increased police presence in the area during ...

May 12, 2025 at 08:09 Four new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region on Sunday, May 11. North Bay 3 was confirmed early Sunday afternoon on Elliot Island which is located on the French River. The 1.3 hectare fire is under control. Sudbury 4 is located east of highway 69 near the Hartley Bay Road exit and west ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. There is a 30% chance of showers early this morning with risk of a thunderstorm, clearing this afternoon. High +22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low +11. Tuesday – Sunny. High +23. UV index 8 or very high. Tuesday Night – Clear. Low +9. News Tidbits: Great ...

The Municipality of Wawa is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Economic Development Week, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and celebrated by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Taking place from May 11-17, 2025, the week recognizes and thanks the dedicated work of economic developers and community champions positive contributions to ...

May 11, 2025 at 07:56 Wawa-news has a correction. “The fire in White River did not engolf a home but some outbuildings on the property.” May 11, 2025 at 17:34 The fire has been put out. May 11, 2025 at 15:51 Wawa-news has been told that there is a fire in White River that has engulfed one home, threatens another, ...

There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region yesterday. The fire hazard is mostly low to moderate in the Northeast Region this afternoon, except for areas located east of Parry Sound and west of Powassan; as well as areas along the North Shore of Lake Huron and ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing near noon. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 12. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low zero. Sunday – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late in the afternoon. High 14. UV index 7 or ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation was chosen by the Tim Hortons – Wawa as the 2025 recipient of the Smile Cookie Campaign. This is an annual campaign that takes place at every Tim Hortons in Canada. All proceeds from the special and lovingly decorated Smile Cookies are donated to that year’s chosen charity. Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie campaign raised ...

May 9, 2025 at 08:00 The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is excited to announce its first-ever Home Show, brought to you by DNM Group. Taking place on May 10th and 11th from 10 AM to 4 PM, this event is set to be a vibrant celebration of local craftsmanship, home decor, and innovative design. The Home Show will showcase an ...

Weather: Today – Sunny this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High +11. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 ...

July 16, 1984 to May 6, 2025 Passed away with his family by his side at Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa. Beloved son of Erin Andrews (Joe McCoy) and Ed Shynkorenko (Maggie Hermeston). Dear brother to Daniel and Julia McCoy and step-brother to Erin Sigouin (Jason Jurynec) and Bernard Sigouin. Stefan is survived by his Grandpa Joe McCoy (Flo ...

May 8, 2025 at 14:58 The vehicles have been removed. May 8, 2025 at 12:25 A collision on Hwy 17 at Fenton Lake (approximately 18kms south of Wawa) between a pickup and CMV has closed the eastbound lane and shoulder. Algoma EMS did attend the scene, however there is no word on injuries. There may be minor delays as the ...