Local & Area News

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his loving family by his side on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 67 years. Humbled and loving father of Arthur Beland (Shanan), Alan Beland, Robert “Bob” (Jeannine), Mark Beland (Joanne) and Matthew “Matt” Beland (Caroline). Proud grandfather of 16 and ...

Jun 17, 2023 at 07:20 Highway 101 was opened last night just before midnight. Jun 15, 2023 at 12:45 Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau remains closed due to a culvert failure near Highbrush Lake. Local traffic is still permitted from Wawa to Hawk Junction, Whitefish Lake, Angigami Lake and Missinabie. Hwy 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is currently closed. ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or the “Company”), regrets to report a fatal incident involving an employee of a contractor who was retained to perform specialized maintenance work. On the afternoon of June 15th, the worker lost consciousness while cleaning an out-of-service gas line. Algoma Steel Emergency Services personnel responded immediately with assistance from Sault Ste. ...

Wawa Pickleball has moved to the Community Centre rink surface for the summer. Courts are open Tuesday and Thursdays at 12 noon until 3 pm. Cost $3 The pro shop will lend out paddles and balls if you don’t have them. All are welcome. Some of the more skilled players can help newer players learn the rules and get some ...

A worker was critically injured when a motor fell during maintenance work being performed on a portable cone crusher at a quarry identified as Medhurst Creek number 1, a.k.a. MTO Fungus Creek Pit, located near Highway 17 North, across from Paint Lake Road, 48 km north of Wawa on May 15, 2021. Gilbertson Enterprises of Richards Landing failed as an ...

Jun 16, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 5.   North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 21 active fires (24 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare ...

Former Wawa CAO Chris Wray has been recognized by his peers and the AMCTO with the 2023 Prestige Award. He was nominated by his peers in recognition of his commitment to the ideals of the Association and the contribution made to both the Association and the profession. Wray has led by example, giving freely of his time and expertise and ...

It is hard to believe that it is already the time for the 15th Annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. This year it will be held on Friday, July 14th with tee offs starting at 1 p.m. There are Men’s, Ladies, Mixed and Senior Teams competing, and your registration fee includes a steak dinner and prizes. Proceeds from the ...

June is Seniors Month in Ontario and the 2023 theme is “Working for Seniors.” The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to raise awareness about frauds that target Ontario seniors, who have spent their entire life saving funds for their golden years. The OPP asks that we work collectively at sharing important fraud prevention tips with seniors in your life. ...

Argonaut Gold Inc. has announced the first gold pour at its Magino Mine on June 14th, 2023. Process plant ramp-up remains on schedule with commercial production expected in the third quarter of 2023. Magino is Argonaut’s first Canadian operation and is located in Dubreuilville, Ontario. “We are proud of the Argonaut team for delivering Canada’s newest gold mine. The Magino ...

Jun 15, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Low 7.   North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 24 active fires in the Northeast ...

Baggage or luggage? After a great start in the Genesis garden, things went off the rails and did not go well for a while after that. When we get to Genesis 12, it’s a new start. God begins a new thing with Abram and Sarai, a promise of a new creation in creation. A “Great Nation” that will be a ...

Jun 14, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 8.   North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 28 active fires in the Northeast Region. ...

A local resident is facing criminal charges after their involvement in two incidents in two days. On June 9, 2023, shortly before 10:00 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 Third Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Jean-Guy FOURNIER, 67 ...

Jun 13, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Rain. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this morning. High 19. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain ending after midnight then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Low 9.   North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 28 ...