Local & Area News

Events for July 27th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: OWL ‘BOUT THAT – What makes owls the best nocturnal hunters? Join naturalist Stuart to discover their many adaptations, and what “owl” that fuss is about. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL ...

A local resident is facing criminal charges after their involvement in two incidents in two days. On July 24, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance on Lansdowne Street in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, Denis BERGERON, 51 years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested ...

The highlight of any summer other than camping and going to the cottage is viewing the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. This year the peak night occurs on the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13th. We should see 60 to 80 meteors (commonly called shooting stars) dashing through the sky at 59 km/second, lighting up the night. ...

July 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 31. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Low 14. North East Forest ...

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our social butterfly, Rosa Wheatley, on Monday, July 17, 2023.   It is difficult to describe what made Rosa so special, but if you had the privilege of knowing her, you understand. She genuinely loved people. She was proud to be a long-time resident of Wawa and enjoyed giving back ...

Leaders from Algoma University and NOSM University have signed an agreement that sets the stage for an increased presence of the medical university on Algoma’s Sault Ste. Marie campus, primarily to help expand mental health and addictions research and training initiatives. Through this collaboration, and as part of the first phase of establishing a Mental Health Research & Training Institute ...

138 players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Jarret Ralph, Dominic Chasse, Spare – 30 2nd: Brady Desrochers, Logan Dunham, Cooper Moore – 32 3rd: Jeff Amos, James Roberge, Spare – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Lee Bryar, Michel Lemoyne, Rory Mclroy – 32 2nd: Mike Belanger, Danny Mathias, Antonio Alexopoulos – 32 3rd: Marc Beland, Ron Hale, Spare – 33 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: ...

UPDATE: Female has been located safe, Police are thanking everyone for their assistance The Nipigon Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K-9) are searching in the Nipigon area, and seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old female, named Judy aka Amma. Judy is described as 5’2″, medium build, medium-length ...

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On July 23, 2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Klondike Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with the ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “The Happiness Plan” by Susan Mallery, “Welcome to Beach Town” by Susan Wiggs, “Private Moscow” by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy and “The Five-Star Weekend” by Elin Hilderbrand. En Français, nous avons “Rose des Vents” par Valérie Chevalier.   Staff Pick of the Week is “The Good Sister” by Sally ...

A verbal dispute has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On July 19, 2023, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Railway Crescent in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 69-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested and charged with ...

Events for July 26th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – What is the biggest moth in the world? A mamMOTH! If you want to find out who is flying around at night, just turn on a light. Join Heidi and Lauren to kick off National Moth Week and find ...

July 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 then light this morning. High 20. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 15. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 31 (30 yesterday) active wildland ...

Criminal charges have been laid on a Wawa resident, following a domestic dispute. On July 20, 2023, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on First Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and ...

Events for July 25th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s exciting geologic past. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the present. Drop-in:  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM   EXPLORATION STATION: ...