Local & Area News

A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17 near the Highway 108 junction. On June 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a westbound small blue car all over the road, crossing the center line and nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles. Police located and stopped the ...

A driver is facing stunt driving charges after being stopped for travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 17. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a member of the Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at 185 kilometres per hour in a ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening then clear. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 11. News Tidbits: Congratulations ...

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 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 us to explore Lake Superior’s exciting ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Skip” Hawthorne. He passed away peacefully at Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 82 year with family by his side.   Born and raised in Conlig, Northern Ireland, Richard was the youngest and last surviving member of the original Hawthorne ...

A driver is facing stunt driving charges after being stopped for travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 17. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a member of the Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at 185 kilometres per hour in ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this evening then clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: Sad to hear that David Clayton-Thomas has died at ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near noon. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing after ...

129 Golfers!! New record! Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. A friendly reminder that if teams are backing up behind you and there are empty holes ahead, you must let them play through 😊 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich                   35 2nd –Cassee Provost, Marcie DLF, Rachael Korytko-Amos                  38 3rd – Sue Switzer, ...

The Ontario government is investing nearly $700,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to upgrade two community facilities and build a health centre, enhancing opportunities for recreation and public use. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments to help northern municipalities build and revitalize local infrastructure to build strong, healthy and ...

We missed Grandpa Leo this year, but we also welcomed Grandpa Luc who did a wonderful job reading to the children. With the help of Grandma Lise, two fun Father’s Day Stories were read, and the children were very engaged! A big thank you to Grandpa Luc and Grandma Lise for coming in short notice to make our Grandpa Story ...

Lake Superior Park advises that Gargantua Road is closed for maintenance. There was a significant washout that closed the road, but there are other issues as well. As a result, the following access points along Gargantua Road will not be accessible until further notice: Belanger Lake Gargantua Lake Miron Lake Buckshot Lake, and Gargantua Bay Campsites in the following Coastal ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10.  

This past Sunday was our last service in the church until September 13th. We suggest that members go to the other churches in Wawa for their Summer worship. After the service on Sunday we shared a song from the internet called “AOD Dollar Buck” Here are the words for that song. In Wawa, the United Church was bursting at the ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has approved a balanced $102,508,367 budget for the 2026-27 school year, reinforcing the Board’s commitment to student success, Catholic education, and responsible financial stewardship.   Developed in response to enrolment changes and ongoing financial pressures, the budget protects key classroom supports and strategic priorities while maintaining fiscal responsibility.   “The 2026-27 budget reflects our ...