Local & Area News

Just after 23h30, Wednesday, January 17th, OPP and firefighters from the Wawa Fire Department were called to the scene at a vehicle fire on Pinewood Drive directly across from Davidson Fuels.  About 200 ft from the pumps, the small car was parked between two commercial vehicles when the driver of the tractor-trailer unit that was directly in front noticed an ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -15. Wind chill -32 this morning and -19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -25. Wind chill -26 this evening and -33 overnight. Risk of frostbite. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Steve Mazzuca (SSM), who won $250,000 in ...

Ready, Set, Go! We’re gearing up for the 70th MHS Reunion, “Home is Calling” on July 5, 6, and 7 this summer, and this is your official invitation to get involved. The MHS alumni volunteers behind our reunions are back in action, and we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in the event. We’ve booked the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre ...

The annual Indigenous Lands Symposium initiated by the Wahkohtowin Innovation Centre returns for its second year, building on the success of the inaugural gathering. The upcoming symposium is set to take place Jan 22nd to 25th 2024 in Timmins and is poised to be a pivotal gathering for delegates, with an expected attendance of over 150 participants from across Ontario ...

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is dumbfounded at the decision of Algoma Public Health to issue layoff notices to registered nurses (RNs) when thousands of area children are behind in their immunizations. “Public health nurses immunize and ensure children are safe to attend school, yet this public health unit has eliminated eight RN positions. Nurses in the immunization program are ...

Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending near noon then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this morning. High -12. Wind chill -23 this morning and -18 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. ...

Bus N001 serving students in Wawa for schools: Michipicoten High School, St. Augustine French Immersion Catholic School (Wawa), Sir James Dunn Public School is delayed for 30 minutes. Bus N002 serving students in Wawa for schools: École secondaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Wawa), Michipicoten High School, is delayed for 30 minutes.

Passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Joachim “Joe” Thiel (2011). Predeceased by her parents, Josef and his wife Martha (nee Seidel) Cioch. Christa married Joe, the love of her life, in Germany. They immigrated to Canada and settled in Wawa where they built two ...

An individual has been arrested for Impaired Driving following a collision that took place on Highway 11 near Reflection Lake, approximately 40 Kilometres north of Nipigon.   On January 16, 2024, at approximately 6:10 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to a two-motor vehicle collision between a passenger motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle.   Two passengers ...

We regret to announce the passing of Sylvia Mann (nee Wallace) in her 79th year on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Daughter of the late Eugenia and Edward. Beloved wife of the late Bill Mann. Loving mother of Dot (Bill) and Tom (Luc). Grandmother of Jakob. Younger sister of Betty (Nils), Bill (late Jean) (late ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Rose Fenlon on January 9, 2024, in her 84th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Jack Fenlon for almost 60 years. Dearly loved mother of Steven (Ann-Marie), Krista and Kerry (Jeff). Adored grandmother of Kelly and Bryan Fenlon. Much loved sister of Hazel (Hank) Rundel of Port ...

The Wawa Curling Club is hosting a Mixed Bonspiel Event on February 9 & 10th. So dust off your slider, curling shoes, and broom and join the Wawa Curling Club for a weekend of curling, good fun, and good food. New teams are always welcomed – with a minimum of 12 required to make this a go. Weekend Schedule: Friday, ...

Weather: Snow Squall Warning in effect Today – Snow squalls or flurries. Local blowing snow. Local amount 15 to 25 cm. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -9. Wind chill -25 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Tonight – Snow squalls or flurries. Local blowing snow. Local amount 15 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

A collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On January 13, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Fox Lake Road near Chapleau. Through investigation, officers determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Chelsey BJORNAA, 23 ...

On January 14, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter at a local motel business on Front Street in the Town of Spanish. Investigation determined the suspect entered the motel business office and stole a debit machine, possibly cleaning supplies and hockey equipment. Descriptors ...