Local & Area News

After a brave struggle with pancreatic cancer, Jim passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 81. He decided that it was time to go with the sun shining and his wife Carolyn by his side. Devoted and loving husband of Carolyn. Adored father of Cathy Kiley (Michael), Jody Tulloch (Mark) and ...

Feb 15, 1928 – Apr 2, 2023 Glenn passed away peacefully at Brierwood Gardens. He was predeceased by his wife Irlma Kerr (Sutton), his parents Roy and Levona Kerr, and sister-in-law Isabell May Kerr (Gammack). He is survived by his brother William Murdock Kerr of Hamiota. He leaves to mourn his daughter Glenda-Lee O’Shea and her husband Kerry, of Brantford, ...

The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held March 31 – April 2, 2023, with 16 teams participating. Thanks to Club President Jim Hoffmann and Secretary-Treasurer Andy Stevens who organized the event.  Thanks to all the participants, Pat and her crew for a great meal, the ladies who BBQ’d the steaks, the volunteers at the Registration Desk and at the Random ...

The schedule for Holy Week at St. Monica’s Church in Wawa is as follows: Holy Thursday – April 6, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday – April 7, 3:00 p.m. Holy Saturday – April 8, 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday – April 9th, 9:00 a.m.  

Environment Canada is warning of the possibility of freezing rain on Wednesday after snow and ice pellets Tuesday evening. “An intensifying Colorado Low is expected to track over northwestern Ontario on Wednesday. Snow and ice pellets ahead of this system are forecast to move into northeastern Ontario Tuesday evening before likely transitioning to freezing rain Wednesday morning. Some areas may ...

The Wawa Public Library is calling on all seniors to participate in our Knitting Connection group! This will take place at the Wawa Public Library beginning Thursday, April 6th from 1pm-3pm. The Library has received a grant from the Government of Canada, New Horizon’s for Seniors Program (NHSP) that allows us to purchase knitting needles, wool, and all things knitting.  The projects ...

Apr 3, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending late this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near noon. High +1. Wind chill -9 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -12. Wind chill -19 ...

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has issued the following statement” “I have removed Michael Mantha from the Ontario NDP caucus while an independent third-party investigation into alleged workplace misconduct takes place. In order to protect the privacy of the complainant and allow the investigation to run its course, I cannot share further details at this time. I take my responsibility ...

Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of Gilles Tremblay. Loving and cherished mother of Don (Michelle Schweeder). Proud grandmother of Brittney, Brannan, Jack and Eli. Daughter of the late Mary and Jack Lafort. At Pat’s request, ...

Apr 1, 2023 at 09:37 Environment Canada is warning that a winter storm will continue to move through northeastern Ontario today. A sharp boundary of heavy snow is expected, and the majority of the snow will remain to the south where winter storm warnings are in effect. However, southern portions of this region may get clipped by the winter storm ...

Apr 1, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -2. Wind chill -20 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -5 this evening and -16 overnight. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Men’s ...

To our dear friend Irene,  we told you many times over we would never forget you. We have you in our thoughts today and always. 3 Years have passed now since you were taken away. Prior to your passing your memory was taken first, but we could always get some of you back from time to time. Rest in Peace Irene ...

Wednesday was a busy evening at the Curling Rink with both Ladies and Men’s Curling Playoffs being contested. There was some great competition on the ice and great companionship after the games. The Mixed Curling Club finished their season Thursday evening. The Mixed Curling Season was split into two (2) Sections – statistics shown for both sections. All Regular Season ...

Ontario is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. “We are ready to protect people and communities across the province from wildland fires,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Our teams are closely monitoring weather conditions to detect fires early. When they do hit, Ontario’s fire rangers, ...

L’Ontario est prêt à intervenir pendant la saison des incendies de végétation, du 1er avril au 31 octobre. « Nous sommes prêt(e)s à protéger la population et les collectivités de toute la province contre les incendies de végétation, » a déclaré Graydon Smith, ministre des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts. « Nos équipes surveillent de près les conditions météorologiques pour détecter ...