Local & Area News

Aug 5, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. Forest Fire Update: There are 34 (34 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 2 fires are not under control, 5 are under control and 27 fires are being observed. Wawa ...

102 Players 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 38 2nd : Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich – 38 3rd : Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Jen Lamontagne, Sharon Campbell, Spare – 42 2nd : Ashley Coombs, Jerika Lord, Chantel Turcotte – 42 3rd : Luan Buckell, Lynne ...

Aug 4, 2023 at 08:00 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   CULTURAL CONVERSATION: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS – The medicine wheel is a vital symbol containing many teachings and cycles that the Ojibwe-Anishinaabeg live by. From the four sacred medicines, seasons, and directions, join Zane to learn about the many teachings found within this powerful symbol. Drop-in: 2:00 PM – ...

Aug 4, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. Forest Fire Update: There are 34 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, 1 is being held, 6 are under control and 26 ...

A verbal dispute has resulted in a criminal charge for one individual. On August 2, 2023, shortly before 5:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute near Front Street in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested and charged ...

Aug 3, 2023 at 13:00 Jim has been located safe and sound. Aug 2, 2023 at 11:15   July 31, 2023   Jul 30, 2023 at 16:58 Have you seen Jim? Jim was last seen by his parents in Wawa several days ago. His absence has been reported to Superior East OPP Wawa. Jim left his phone, glasses, and truck ...

August 3, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Coastal Trail, Agawa Bay     GUIDED HIKE: GET YOUR GEEK ON! – We all love a great lookout, but it can be easy to miss some of the natural marvels you pass by along the way if you don’t know what you’re looking at. Join Anna and Kelly for a leisurely ...

Thursday, August 3rd & Saturday, August 5th, 2023 1:00 pm at the Visitor Centre (Agawa Bay) Join Artist in Residence Alex Berens to discover the world of nature journaling and unlock your inner artist amid the great outdoors! You’ll be guided through creating your very own nature journal page to help you remember your visit to Lake Superior Provincial Park. ...

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On July 31, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Mackey Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested ...

An individual from Chapleau is facing charges after breaking into another person’s home. On July 28, 2023, shortly after 8:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a break and enter to a residence on Connaught Street in Chapleau. During the break and enter, a large sum of money was taken ...

On August 1, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that was westbound on Highway 17 from the Town of Iron Bridge. Police located the pick-up truck near Boundary Road and Gordon Street in the Town of Thessalon and initiated ...

Aug 3, 2023 at 07:58 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 15. Forest Fire Update: There are 34 active wildland fires in the ...

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “The Librianist” by Patrick Dewitt, “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager, “Whispers at Dusk” by Heather Graham and “Flop Dead Gorgeous” by David Rosenfelt. En Français, nous avons “Rentre Avant la Nuit” par Lisa Jewell.   The staff pick of the week is “The Identicals” by Elin Hilderbrand.   Nantucket ...

This year Michipicoten First Nation will celebrate the 25th gathering of youth and elders. his event brings our Michipicoten First Nation families, neighbours, and friends together to learn through ceremonies, workshops, teachings, traditional medicines, community feasts, and connect with Mother Earth. This year the Gathering will be held August 5th to August 11th, 2023. Turtle Concepts will be providing a ...

August 2, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: RISKY BUSINESS – Many rare and interesting species of wildlife are protected in Lake Superior Provincial Park. Meet Kelly to learn about what threatens them, the role Ontario Parks plays in their conservation, and what you can do to help these creatures thrive. ...