Local & Area News

The Ontario government is investing more than $2.5 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in eight community infrastructure projects in the Algoma and Sudbury Districts. This investment will improve municipal infrastructure, expand tourism opportunities and enhance quality of life in Northeastern Ontario. “Through targeted investments, our government is building strong, connected and prosperous communities in Algoma, Sudbury ...

The Ontario government has completed the planning, preliminary design and environmental assessment for the replacement of the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The project will now proceed with the next steps – property acquisition, right-of-way designation, and detail design. “To keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently, our ...

Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidate MPP Ted Hsu has announced a targeted policy vision designed to foster growth and prosperity in Northern Ontario. The policy vision, entitled, “A Northern Way”, addresses some of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by this vital region.   After six visits north during his leadership run, Hsu has spoken with community leaders, stakeholders, and residents ...

Thank you to everyone who stopped in to say Happy Birthday, who wrote notes in Wawa News, sent cards & called – it was heart warming & made a milestone day even more special. Special thanks to Kathy Culhane for your offers of help, love & support & coming to our rescue once again & going to the hospital taking ...

A Wawa resident is facing multiple criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On September 3, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Highway 101 near Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with ...

On September 2, 2023, shortly before 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Mission Road in Wawa, when they observed a vehicle being driven by a known prohibited driver. A traffic stop was conducted and, as a result, Kristopher MOKROER-MAKOWSKI, 31 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

On August 30, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol when they observed a wanted individual on Birch Street in Chapleau. The individual was arrested and subsequently searched, with officers locating a large amount of suspected Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. As a result, April TANGIE, 32 ...

At the age of 76, Michael Joseph Devine passed away peacefully in London, Ontario, on September 1, 2023, from complications arising from Parkinson’s Disease. He was the loving father of Michaela Altenburg of London and cherished grandfather of Morgan, Willem, and Janek, and the dear brother of Donna, Shaun, and Patrick Devine. He was predeceased by his sister Penny Oglow ...

Sep 8, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Frost Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are 35 (32 yesterday) active wildland fires ...

5:24 AM EDT Friday 8 September 2023 Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Patchy frost continues early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when ...

Sep 7, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: 32 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 2 ...

  The Wawa Fire Department and MNR firefighters responded to a small fire on the snowmobile trail behind Escalade Tuesday afternoon. After some quick work and a Wajax pump to supply water, the small fire was extinguished.

The Flint Firebirds announced today (September 6th) that defenseman Rylan Fellinger has agreed to an Ontario Hockey League standard player agreement with the club. “We’d like to welcome Rylan to the Firebird family,” General Manager Dave McParlan said. “His hard work this summer has paid off, as he really impressed us in training camp. We all knew he had a ...

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Constable Orrette Robinson died in an off-duty motor vehicle collision. Orrette was 36 years old.     While driving home on his motorcycle after working an overtime Dynamic Patrol shift, he was involved in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Farwell Terrace. The driver of the other vehicle did not ...

The Robinson Huron First Nations will hold a ceremony and media event on September 9 – the final day of 2023 Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering – to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.   Representatives of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund will speak about the importance of the Treaty, the Restoule case and the proposed ...