Local & Area News

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Wawa. On August 12, 2023, shortly before 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a business on Broadway Avenue. As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old person from London was arrested and charged ...

A local resident is facing criminal charges after their involvement in two domestic incidents in two days. On August 11, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a domestic dispute on Ontario Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 63-year-old person from Wawa was ...

Aug 16, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 24. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then a few showers. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind south ...

August 16, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: FANTASTIC FISHIN’ – Looking for that perfect fishing hole? We’ve got you covered. Join Kaitlyn to discover which fish you’ll find where, the best lures for the best catch, and an easy breakdown on fishing regulations within the park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

August 15, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Lauren to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face of ...

Aug 15, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Low 14. Forest Fire Update: There are 32 (32 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 28 are being observed and 4 are under control. Smoke drift from wildland fires in northern Quebec along the eastern side of James Bay is being seen across ...

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and a helicopter are searching in the Nipigon area. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 60 year old male, named Steven SALO. Steven is described as 5’10”, medium build, short brown/grey hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen ...

Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are urging members of the public to contact police in the event you witness aggressive driving behaviors or suspected impaired drivers while traveling along the highways after two separate traffic complaints have resulted in charges for two separate drivers.   On August 23, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Marathon ...

A Wawa resident is facing charges after causing a disturbance at a local business. On August 10, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Mission Road in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Katie GIPSON, 35 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with ...

One individual is facing numerous charges as a result of a domestic investigation. On August 1, 2023, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance near Honey Lake, south of the town of Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old person from Sault Ste. Marie ...

  Yesterday, the former Sonia Video building was demolished. At one time there was quite a bustling business as it was the only place to rent videos and one of those so expensive (at that time) VCR. I do believe that they also had Beta tapes before they were no longer manufactured. Before it was a video store, the building ...

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Aug 14, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Tonight – Clear. Low 8. Forest Fire Update: There are 32 (33 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 28 are being observed and 4 are under control. Smoke drift from wildland fires in northern Quebec along the eastern side of James ...

Aug 12, 2023 at 14:12 ON511 is reporting the the highway is now open. Aug 12, 2023 at 13:54 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane at the Dubreuilville Junction (Hwy 17/ Hwy 519) due to a collision.

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds everyone to be cautious online. On August 3, 2023, officers received a report of an online scam. An individual reported receiving a computer notification where Microsoft was requesting access to their computer. The subject person who alleged that they were with Microsoft told the victim that their computer had ...