Local & Area News

A driver has been charged with impaired driving after police responded to a two-vehicle collision. On September 6, 2023, shortly before 9:30 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 144, in the City of Greater Sudbury. None of the occupants had been injured and it was determined ...

Today, the Wabun Tribal Council Chiefs announced their support to partner with Hydro One to develop an important power line project in Northeastern Ontario. The Wabun Chiefs undertook a comparative analysis of prospective private sector partners, assisted by expert consultation. The clear decision is that Hydro One provides the best way forward in terms of ability to perform and deliver, ...

Grade 3 and 4 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) had a busy first week of school. They performed magic in Maths, played a variety of games to develop cooperation between classmates, took part in a Connect 4 tournament, and competed in sports events in the gym. They even concluded their first week at school with a dance party. There’s no ...

Les élèves de la 3e et 4e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont passé une première semaine d’école bien remplie. D’ailleurs, ils ont fait de la magie en Mathématiques, joué à des jeux variés pour développer la coopération entre camarades, participé à un tournoi de Connect 4, et compétitionné dans des épreuves sportives au gymnase. Ils ont même clôturé cette ...

Sep 12, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 9. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low 6. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are 33 ...

The Robinson Huron First Nations held a ceremony and media event on the final day of 2023 Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering at the GFL Memorial Garden to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. This event, which also celebrated progress towards the proposed settlement in the Robinson Huron annuities case, marked the close of the Treaty Gathering. ...

Sep 11, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Showers. Low 6. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are 33 (34 Saturday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, one is not under control, two are under control and 30 are being observed. The wildland ...

108 players 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Tim Lesarge, Mike Hogan, Spare – 32 2nd: Jeff Lamon, Monte White, James Morden – 33 3rd: Paul Bernath, Vic Sillanpaa, Shane Bukowski – 34 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Eric Mitrikas, Paul Bernath, Jim Wallace – 34 2nd: Roger Gamache, Jason Thibodeau, Carl Chabot – 34 3rd: John Simon, Max Simon, Spare – 35 3rd FLIGHT: ...

Sep 9, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Frost Advisory Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 8. Northeast Region Forest Fire Update: There are 34 (35 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 2 are under control, 1 is not under control, and 31 are being ...

At 5:15 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Frost Advisory Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Patchy frost continues early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are ...

The Ontario government is investing more than $2.5 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in eight community infrastructure projects in the Algoma and Sudbury Districts. This investment will improve municipal infrastructure, expand tourism opportunities and enhance quality of life in Northeastern Ontario. “Through targeted investments, our government is building strong, connected and prosperous communities in Algoma, Sudbury ...

Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidate MPP Ted Hsu has announced a targeted policy vision designed to foster growth and prosperity in Northern Ontario. The policy vision, entitled, “A Northern Way”, addresses some of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by this vital region.   After six visits north during his leadership run, Hsu has spoken with community leaders, stakeholders, and residents ...

Thank you to everyone who stopped in to say Happy Birthday, who wrote notes in Wawa News, sent cards & called – it was heart warming & made a milestone day even more special. Special thanks to Kathy Culhane for your offers of help, love & support & coming to our rescue once again & going to the hospital taking ...

A Wawa resident is facing multiple criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On September 3, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Highway 101 near Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with ...

On September 2, 2023, shortly before 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Mission Road in Wawa, when they observed a vehicle being driven by a known prohibited driver. A traffic stop was conducted and, as a result, Kristopher MOKROER-MAKOWSKI, 31 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...