Local & Area News

SE OPP – Altercation involving a motor vehicle leads to multiple charges

SE OPP Wawa

An altercation involving a motor vehicle has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On May 28, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Clayton DESOUSA, 32 years-of-age, of Timmins was arrested and ...

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SE OPP – Charges laid after domestic dispute

SE OPP Wawa

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On May 26, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested ...

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“Own” a Piece of History – Earn Your Wings Auction Opens Today!

Ever since he was a child, Paul dreamed of flight. Over time, he achieved his pilot licence and a career in aviation, but always romanticized about having a float plane at the dock. Last year for his birthday, his wife purchased him a Turbo Beaver…well, sort of. She purchased Paul honorary ownership of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre’s Turbo Beaver ...

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Thank You – Lorna

A heartfelt thank you to all the awesome people who came to my 80th Birthday Party at the Bakery. Thank you to Judy, Connie and Marcie for the amazing lunch and venue. Thank you to the people who came from out of town, and thanks to my family who came from Sudbury, Timmins, Belleville and Sault Ste Marie. A very ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Pentecost Sunday

Story: The touch of a master “Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took the boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose ...

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SE OPP – Wawa Resident Charged with Assault

SE OPP Wawa

A physical altercation has resulted in a criminal charge for a local resident. On May 28, 2023, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Tamarack Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Cody MICHALCEWICZ, 19 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

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Forest Fire closes Hwy 631 (White River to Hornepayne) – OPEN

May 31, 2023 at 09:18 At 8:17 a.m. the highway was reopened.   May 31, 2023 at 06:15 the highway was closed at 23:00 and remains closed at this time. May 30, 2023 at 21:44 The highway was reopened at 9:44 p.m. The fire that has been closing the highway, Wawa 3 began the afternoon of May 27, and is ...

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Wawa 003 Continues to Grow

  Wawa003 continues to grow with the dry weather and high temperatures. The map above shows an outline of the fire with a 3km grid overlaid. The fire has consumed an area that is just just over 12 kms long and 6km wide. It has completely burned over the Kakakiwibik Esker Conservation Reserve. It was regulated as a conservation reserve ...

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Morning News – May 31

May 31, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 13.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 began the afternoon of May 26, located south of Highway 17, south of Crocker’s Lake, 5.5 kilometers west of White River. The 105 ...

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Hornepayne Implements Fire Ban

May 30, 2023 at 15:14 May 30, 2023 Hornepayne News Update: Total Fire Ban across community. Smoke we are experiencing is from fire 45-50 kms south of our community. Highway 631 South closed again at 2:00 pm to ensure safety of fire crews and plane crews operating water drops. Emergency Control Group had its first meeting and will be closely ...

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Traffic Delays Continue

May 30, 2023 at 11:07 Highway 631 has been reopened at this time. May 30, 2023 at 10:32 Hwy 631 remains closed at this time due to WAW003. The highway was closed yesterday evening (May 29, 2023).   At 8:30 this morning Superior East OPP tweeted “SuperiorEastOPP is warning motorists of reduced visibility due to smoke on Highway 17 south ...

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East Algoma OPP – 3 Teens charged after Vandalism Spree

On May 27, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous calls in relation to vandalism to public and private property in Elliot Lake. The first complainant reported that they had just confronted two males and a female causing damage to the mailboxes on Taylor Boulevard. A description and direction of travel were provided to police. Photos and ...

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Marathon OPP – Marathon Resident Charged with Assault

One individual is facing assault charges after members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to an incident in the Town of Marathon.   On May 26, 2023, just before 10:30 p.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to an incident in the area of Whitman Court in the Town ...

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Morning News – May 30

May 30, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 11.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 began the afternoon of May 26, located south of Highway 17, south of Crocker’s Lake, 5.5 kilometers west of White River. The 105 hectare fire is not under control. Wawa ...

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Canada Mint Issues Special Toonie Roll to Honour Queen Elixabeth II

The Canadian Mint has issued a new $2 “toonie” to honor the late Queen Elizabeth. “The $2 Honouring Queen Elizabeth II coin is a solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), and this Special Wrap Roll puts 25 of these circulation coins in your collection. Inside the paper wrap that honours Queen Elizabeth II, every coin features a dated 2022 ...

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