Local & Area News

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers were on general patrol, Highway 17 Blind River, when they received stolen vehicle notification from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR). This alert was in relation to an east bound grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).   A short time later, a strategic stop involving multiple police vehicles was safely and effectively ...

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 4 active fires in the Northeast; two are under control, and two are being observed. The fire hazard is moderate to high across most of the Northeast Region while the central area from Sault Ste. Marie east to the Quebec border and south to Gravenhurst has ...

Weather: Today – Rain. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 16. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Low 11. Saturday – Clearing late in the morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Saturday Evening – Increasing cloudiness. Low 11. News ...

Jun 26, 2025 at 08:00 Par son dévouement et sa participation active à la vie scolaire et communautaire, Elsa McGregor, élève de 12e année et finissante de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), s’est distinguée de manière remarquable tout au long de son parcours au secondaire. Sa fiabilité et sa persévérance lui ont valu l’estime tant de ses pairs que du personnel ...

Jun 26, 2025 at 08:00 Through her dedication and active involvement in both school and community life, Elsa McGregor, a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), has distinguished herself in remarkable ways throughout her high school journey. Her reliability and perseverance have earned her the respect of both her peers and school staff. Elsa has ...

There was one new fire discovered in the Northeast Region today. Chapleau 11 (CHA011) is approximately 3 kilometers north of Woman River Provincial Park, is 0.2 hectares in size and is not under control. There are currently 5 active fires in the Northeast; one is not under control, one is being held, one is under control, and two are being ...

Jun 26, 2025 at 07:58 Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is raising awareness about this invasive plant through a new billboard campaign, and community members can ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. High 21. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers overnight. Low 14. Friday – Cloudy. 60% chance of showers in the morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 then light near noon. High 16. UV ...

Jun 25, 2025 at 21:09 As Ontario residents and visitors make their Canada Day plans and look forward to the summer ahead, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be ramping up enforcement and education around safety equipment that plays a critical role in saving lives on roads, trails and waterways. On the Road Over the last three full years (2022-2024), ...

Jun 25, 2025 at 08:00 On June 9th, eight cyclists led by Terry’s younger brother, Darrell Fox, departed from Vancouver to ride 7,000 km across Canada and expect to arrive in St. John’s on July 10th, 2025. They said they are excited to ride to Wawa on Wednesday, June 25th, and spend the night. They are celebrating the 45th Anniversary ...

There was one new fire discovered in the Northeast Region today. Wawa 6 (WAW006) is 600 meters south of South Hammer Lake, is 0.3 hectare in size and is not under control. There are currently 5 active fires in the Northeast; one is not under control, one is being held, one is under control, and two are being observed. The ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 11. Thursday -Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late in the afternoon. High 21. Thursday Night – Cloudy. Low 12.  

Jun 24, 2025 at 11:23 The fog advisory has ended at 11:02 a.m. Jun 24, 2025 at 07:27 7:21 AM EDT Tuesday 24 June 2025 This Fog Advisory continues. Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Dense fog has moved in off Lake Superior. The fog is expected to lift later this morning. Jun 23, ...

Jun 24, 2025 at 11:23 The fog advisory has ended at 11:02 a.m. Jun 24, 2025 at 07:27 7:21 AM EDT Tuesday 24 June 2025 This Fog Advisory continues. Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Dense fog has moved in off Lake Superior. The fog is expected to lift later this morning. Jun 23, ...

Jun 24, 2025 at 08:01 Rotary members, Linda, Guidon, Rob and Liz Clarke,  met with Foundation chair, Susan Switzer, treasurer, Holly Kettles and director Mary Lynn McKenna and LDHC CEO Kadean Ogilvie, to present a $10,000 cheque to purchase 2 CADD pain pumps for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. The Rotary Club has been a long-time supporter of the Foundation ...