Local & Area News

May 29, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 9.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 is not yet under control at 105 ha, and Wawa 3 is now 359 ha. There is a high to extreme hazard throughout Ontario.   News Tidbits: Sunday was the ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Monday May 22, 2023 just a few days before his 96th birthday. Predeceased by his wife Anna in 2016. He is survived by his son Jim of Wawa and his daughter Evelyn Sopkow (Bill) of Edmonton, Alberta. Cherished grandfather of Dave Sopkow (Amy) and Anthony Sopkow. Tony came to ...

May 27, 2023 at 18:48 The highway has been reopened.   May 27, 2023 at 17:48 Hwy 17 has been closed from Wawa to White River. Please drive with caution in that area, there may still be fire fighting activities underway.   May 27, 2023 at 16:09 A forest fire at the Depew River has caused traffic delays and a ...

May 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory for Tonight Today – Sunny. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low +2 with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 was confirmed the evening of Friday afternoon, located 3 kilometers west of Highway 17, just south of Kwinkwaga Ground Moraine Uplands. The 3-hectare ...

May 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory for Tonight Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 3 with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: There is a moderate fire hazard throughout the North Shore of Lake Huron extending through Sault ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit près de 770 000 $ dans le but d’aider l’Alliance canadienne pour mettre fin à l’itinérance (ACMFI) à travailler de concert avec les communautés afin d’aiguiller les personnes sans abri ou à risque de le devenir vers les services et mesures de soutien dont elles ont besoin. L’ACMFI utilisera ce financement afin de fournir un ...

The Ontario government is investing nearly $770,000 to help the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) work with communities to connect people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with the local services and supports they need. The CAEH will use the funding to provide ongoing support to Ontario’s 47 service managers – who deliver support services and homelessness prevention programs ...

On May 21, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a report of a man with a gun at an apartment complex on Dunn Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a verbal argument ensued between numerous people in the parking lot. Then the male pointed a handgun at another person ...

  The Parent/Student Prom Committee would like to extend our thanks to the Rotary Club of Wawa for their generous donation to our 2023 Prom event on June 9th This donation has helped us greatly with our fundraising efforts! Thank you to all Rotarians who gave us a seat at your table for this request!  It takes a community….

May 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Advisory Today – Sunny. High 14. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1 with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: There is primarily a low hazard warning for the Northeast Region. A moderate hazard exists in the Bruce Mines and Thessalon communities.   News Tidbits: James ...

Since February 2020, decision-makers in Ontario’s northern regions have met annually to exchange ideas on Northern Ontario’s population growth and retention initiatives. Throughout the last three years, it has become clear that an abundance of work is being done to combat racism, further reconciliation, welcome newcomers, and retain the population across Northern Ontario. However, connection, coordination, and communication within and ...

The Time for God’s Children A woman in a coma was dying. She suddenly had a feeling that she was teken up to heaven and stood before the Judgement Seat. “Who are you?” a Voice said to her. “I’m the wife of the mayor.” she replied. “I did not ask you whose wife you are but who you are.” “I’m ...

May 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Frost Warning Today – Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low zero with risk of frost.   North East Forest Fire Update: There is a high hazard for the Parry Sound, ...

On May 20, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to previously reported disturbances at a residence on Village Crescent, Serpent River First Nation. On April 23, 2023, police were called to a family dispute at a residence on Village Crescent. The complaint reported an unwelcome family member was intoxicated by drugs causing damage to ...

On May 19, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an apartment complex on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake regarding a theft. The complainant reported that they entered their apartment to find the neighbour at the dining table with numerous frozen food items. The person dropped the items and went back to their ...