Local & Area News

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 ...

May 8, 2025 at 11:30 Finally Spring is here. The Fire Department truck was out being used to wash down the sidewalks on Broadway, and were also flushing the hydrants. The ice on Wawa Lake looked like it was out Tuesday, but there was still ice at the east end. Wednesday morning the wind shifted and broke the remaining ice ...

Les élèves de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium à Chapleau ont brillamment relevé le défi de construction de ponts, une activité mettant en valeur les compétences STIAM (science, technologie, ingénierie, arts et mathématiques). Grâce à leur créativité, leur collaboration et leur sens de l’innovation, Ella et Kaarina, deux élèves de la 9e année, ont établi un nouveau record scolaire : leur ...

Students from École secondaire catholique Trillium in Chapleau successfully completed a bridge construction challenge where they were able to showcase their STEAM skills (Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). Through their creativity, collaborative approach and sense of innovation, two grade 9 students, Ella and Kaarina, set a new school record: their bridge was able to support the impressive weight of ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce that it is evaluating the potential of developing an early-stage open pit operation at its Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. Management has initiated a review to assess the viability of near-term, open pit production in the current high-gold price environment, in parallel with its exploration program testing the Jubilee Shear at depth beyond ...

Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the cancellation of a 2% Net Smelter Royalty (“NSR”) pursuant to a buyback purchase from IAMGOLD Corporation. The NSR was applicable to the Mishi Property located in Wawa, Ontario which was acquired under an option with IAMGOLD Corporation and is 100% owned by Angus. The royalty covered approximately one-third of the Golden Sky ...

As gardening season begins, people in Canada are encouraged to be mindful when selecting plants and seeds, avoiding invasive options at garden centres and online. Invasive plants can overtake gardens, crowding out other plants and spreading uncontrollably to surrounding areas.   “‘Wildflower’ seed mixes often contain invasive species like bachelor’s button, periwinkle, and baby’s breath,” says Colin Cassin, Executive Director ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High +14. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low -1. Friday –  Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late in the morning. High +11. UV index 7 or high. Friday Evening – Cloudy periods ...