The staff and Board of the Wawa Public Library had a great time participating in the parade! Kudos to all who put in a float and to everyone who came out to watch. The weather was great…what more could we ask for. It was a wonderful evening had by all. Thank you, Santa for taking the time from your busy ...
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Thursday Morning News – January 4
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -9. Wind chill -19 this morning and -11 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 after midnight. Temperature rising to -3 by morning. Wind chill near -11.
Read More »Vaugeois calls for support to end AV Terrace Bay Kraft Pulp Mill shutdown
NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay — Superior North) released the following statement following the announcement of a temporary shutdown at the AV Terrace Bay Kraft Pulp Mill: “This is devastating news. The mill employs hundreds of workers and has been an anchor employer for communities along the North Shore as well as communities along Highway 11 for many years. ...
Read More »SE OPP Chapleau – Multiple Criminal Charges Laid after Domestic Dispute
A Chapleau resident is facing multiple criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On December 23, 2023, shortly after 5:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Martel Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old person from Chapleau was arrested and charged with ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Investigation continues into drowning on Trout Lake
On January 2, 2023, shortly after 12:15 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Aweres Fire Station, Goulais Fire and Rescue, and Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services responded to a person who was ice skating and went through the ice on Trout Lake in front of a residence on Point Road in Aweres ...
Read More »Sault College President David Orazietti Honoured to Receive 2023 Medal of Merit
Sault College is proud to congratulate and celebrate its President, David Orazietti, on being awarded the prestigious 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit. This honour recognizes David’s achievements, contributions, and impactful leadership throughout his more than two decades of dedicated service within our community and the public sector. “I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the 2023 Sault ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – January 3
Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending late this morning then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Clearing this afternoon. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature falling to -10 this afternoon. Wind chill -6 this morning and -20 this afternoon. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Ice Safety
Members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure, that the public practices proper ice safety. Local lakes and rivers in the area may have a thin layer of ice, but with the milder weather it may still not be safe to venture onto. Residents must take caution regarding thin ice conditions on area ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – January 2
Weather: Today – Snow ending late this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light early this afternoon. High +1. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Periods of snow beginning before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 10. Wind chill -8 ...
Read More »Premier Ford Shares New Year’s Greetings
Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the start of the New Year: “Happy New Year, Ontario! As we turn the calendar to 2024, I want to take a moment to pause and reflect upon the progress we’ve made as a province over the past year. 2023 was a year of growth for Ontario. In the face ...
Read More »LSSU: 2024 Banished Words List
As the new year inspires us to look ahead to the future, it also gives us time to reflect on the past. Lake Superior State University (LSSU) proudly unveils this year’s Banished Words List, a lively tradition that began in 1976. This tradition highlights certain words that are often misused, overused, or have lost their meaning over the past year. ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – January 1
May everyone enjoy a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High +1. Wind chill -14 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy after midnight with 30% chance of flurries overnight. Wind southwest ...
Read More »MORRISON, John
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Morrison announces his peaceful passing on Friday December 29, 2023 after four challenging years with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Matachewan in 1938 to Neil and Hilda Morrison, John moved to Wawa at the age of two where his father was Master Mechanic at the newly revived Helen Mine. The ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision
The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 31, 2023, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 527. As a result, one individual has been pronounced deceased at ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision
The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 30, 2023, just after 2:30 pm, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services (EMS) and Hurkett Volunteer Fire Protection responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 11/17 south ...
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