Local & Area News

Le comité du fonds MAT de Wawa accepte désormais les demandes de financement dans le cadre de la taxe municipale sur l’hébergement (MAT). Le fonds MAT de Wawa constitue une contribution non remboursable destinée à soutenir les projets, événements et initiatives liés au tourisme qui renforcent l’économie touristique locale et dynamisent la communauté. Les recettes de la taxe municipale sur ...

September 4, 1939 – May 14, 2026 Doreen was born in Maria, Gaspé, to Lena and Jack Cormier. She was married to William Cachagee for 62 years. Doreen was the proud mother of her three boys, Kyle (Carol), Brett (Monica), and Wade (Tanya). Doreen is survived by her sister Shirley (Lincoln, deceased), Lorraine (John), and Robert (Betty). She is predeceased ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Widespread smoke becoming local smoke near noon. High 26. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Local smoke. Low 13. There is an air quality alert in place. News Tidbits: Sad to hear that the brilliant pilot that landed US Airways Flight 1549 down in the ...

Week 8 –  165 Golfers, sunny, 25*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. 1st Flight Score 1st Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Brady Desrochers 30 2nd Dylan Buckell Anders Morden Brandon Case 31 3rd Paul Bernath Shane Bukowski John Simon 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Bob O’Krafka 33 ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 26. Humidex 33. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 14. News Tidbits: ...

Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and Shadow Minister for Health, France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to the Ontario Nurses’ Association’s latest report on nursing cuts: “The numbers are staggering,” said MPP Lennox. “269 workload complaint forms filed in the first six months of this year, compared ...

We are experiencing staffing pressures for Physician services in the Emergency Department for the 24hr shift of July 13, 2026 starting at 7:00 am. The Emergency Department will remain open. We ask that you visit the ED only if you have an emergency. If you are unsure whether you have an emergency, seek health-related advice from a Registered Nurse by ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 14.   ...

Entouré de sa famille, Nicol s’est éteint paisiblement à la Résidence Bignucolo des Services de santé de Chapleau, le jeudi 9 juillet 2026, à l’âge de 82 ans. Époux bien-aimé de feu Liliane. Il laisse dans le deuil ses fils dévoués, Eric (Lynne) et Jacques (Isabelle). Cher grand-papa de Heidi (Nick), Jeffrey (Amy), Jessica, Alex (Katrine) et Nicholas, il était ...

February 14, 1991 – July 10, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dustin “Dusty” Wenmann on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 35 years, after a courageous three-and-a-half-year journey with synovial sarcoma. Surrounded by the love of his parents, Dustin passed gently in their arms, leaving this world with the same ...

With summer just beginning and school ending, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is happy to celebrate Algoma’s Grade 8 graduates with the “Carolyn Harrington Award,” which acknowledges the excellence of Indigenous students who are beginning their journey to high school. This year, we received 39 nominations from 20 schools across the Algoma region. Nominated by school faculty members, the awards of ‘Best Student’ and ‘Most Improved Student’ were awarded with a ...

Saturday Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Though they lie quietly, the rocks beneath our feet tell the story of the powerful natural forces that created Lake Superior and the dramatic landscape of the park we know today. Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s ...

Est décédé paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre le mardi 9 juin 2026, à l’âge de 71 ans. Époux bien-aimé de Lynne. Père adoré de Stéphan (Laurianne), Mélanie, Nathan (Daphne) et Cindy. Grand-papa fier de Cindy (Graham), Jeremy (Didh), Jean‑Luc (Emerine), Roch, Jason (Ashley), Alexa (Anthony), Rayanne, Charlie, Aiden et Evan. Arrière‑grand‑papa de Jake, Zackael, Savannah et Teagan. Fils de ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 25. Humidex 26. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. News Tidbits: Sad to hear that Randolph Mantooth has died at the age of 80. He was best know for his role as Johnny Gage, a paramedic in the TV series Emergency! for six years (1972-78) with a audience that averaged ...

The Municipality of Wawa is aware of the unpleasant odours that some residents have recently noticed originating from the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant. Staff understand these odours can be disruptive and appreciate the community’s patience while efforts continue to minimize the impacts. The current conditions have created what can best be described as a “perfect storm” for odour generation. A ...