Local & Area News

If you drop by the Wawa Public Library, you will notice a new look! The recent installation of the new Wawa Public Library sign was produced with a collaboration from the Board and staff of the Wawa Public Library, graphic designer Lyra Jarrell and Jim Aquino owner/proprietor of PDQ signs. Since childhood, Lyra has enjoyed arts, crafts, music, and all ...

Special thanks to Pam and Kevin Sabourin for coming to our rescue and going to the hospital taking care of things. To Kathy and Vangie for quick responses to my behind the scene emails, and to Barry and Crystal for being such great neighbours. You can’t beat the people of Wawa for jumping into action with love & support when ...

  Our daytime star is an enormous ball of hot plasma. Like a string of pearls, 109 earths line up side by side across its equator and 1.3 million of our worlds would fit inside. Ever since its birth some five billion years ago, the sun has been producing light we see and enjoy, via nuclear reactions deep in its ...

July 13, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. A mix of sun and cloud late this afternoon with 30 percent chance of showers. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Low 9. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 30 (31 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast ...

We regret to announce the unexpected passing of Jessica at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at the age of 28 years. Jessica will be deeply missed by her parents Sherry Stone and Clint Cadreau. A loving mother to Braiden. Dear sister of Xavier Stone and C.J. Cadreau. Cherished granddaughter of the late Gilbert Stone Sr. and ...

Meet the Naturalist: Anishinaabe Moon Cycle Teachings July 12th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre The moon phases coincide     with the cycle of Mother Earth has traditionally taught the Anishinaabeg how to live with the seasons.   From animal migration patterns to the ripening of edible plants, visit Zane to learn about what the      ...

École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) warmly thanks its many partners who have shown their generosity by offering scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships were awarded to deserving students during the graduation ceremony held on June 28. Many thanks to the following donors: Madam Governor General Madam Lieutenant Governor Wawa Dental Center B.L Plumbing & Heating Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome ...

L’École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) remercie vivement ses nombreux partenaires qui ont fait preuve de générosité en offrant des bourses aux finissantes et finissants. Ces bourses furent remises aux élèves méritants lors de la cérémonie des finissants tenue le 28 juin.   Un grand merci aux donateurs suivants : Madame la Gouverneure Générale Madame la Lieutenante-gouverneure Wawa Dental Centre B.L Plumbing & ...

July 12, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Mainly sunny. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness this evening. Low 10. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 31 (32 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, 1 is being held, 9 fires are under control ...

The Restricted Fire Zone previously in place for the entire Fire Region of Ontario has been lifted, effective Tuesday, July 11, at 16:00 hrs. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry would like to thank Ontarians and visitors for doing their part to help prevent forest fires and keep communities safe. Please continue to use extreme caution and follow Ontario’s ...

An individual has been rescued by members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment after being partially submerged in water on Lake Superior for nearly 3 hours.   On July 10, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and The OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a report ...

Meet the Naturalist: Gone Batty with Bats July 11th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 – 3:00 Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kaitlyn to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nation-wide.  

July 11, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers late this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing. Low 6. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 32 (34 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 ...

5:25 a.m. EDT Tuesday 11 July 2023 Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Patchy dense fog will continue early this morning for areas near the Lake Superior shore and for portions of the Trans Canada Highway. The fog is expected to dissipate later this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is ...

141 golfers 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lee Bryar, Anders Dereski, Spare – 31 2nd: Paul Bernath, John Simon, Vic Sillanpaa – 32 3rd: Dylan Buckell, Brad Case, Brandon Case – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Rob Vernier, Bill Carruthers, Karl Benstead – 33 2nd: Ray Baronette, Cooper Moore, Kyston Stevens – 33 3rd: Dave Jennings, Luc Belanger, Jean Desgagne – 33 3rd FLIGHT: ...