Local & Area News

An argument escalated into a criminal charge for one local resident. On May 30, 2023, shortly before 12:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a neighbour dispute on Poplar Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Deano LAFOND, 53 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with one count ...

  Effective as of 0:01 June 1, 2023 A Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) is an order made by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, under the Forest Fires Prevention Act restricting the use of open fires in a specific area of the province. It is a temporary measure put in place to prevent human-caused fires when the fire hazard ...

May 31th, 9:00 a.m. Update The fires continue to be NO THREAT to the Community. Tuesday was a good day despite the heat and wind. Today’s forecast is similar to yesterday. 30°C and above with wind gusts. Wawa 02 (Crocker Lake) has not advanced. Crews are still active in this area. Wawa 03 (Depew/631): Continues to move north and away ...

As a result of public complaints and tips, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation a warrant was issued for the arrest of Steven MAHONEY, 40 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On May 30, 2023 the accused was arrested ...

On May 30, 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant at a residence on Wagoosh Lake Road, North Shore Township, and arrested a person in relation to a business break and enter and trailer theft from Oakland Boulevard in Elliot Lake. On May 27, 2023, police were notified of the break, enter, ...

An altercation involving a motor vehicle has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On May 28, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Clayton DESOUSA, 32 years-of-age, of Timmins was arrested and ...

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On May 26, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested ...

Ever since he was a child, Paul dreamed of flight. Over time, he achieved his pilot licence and a career in aviation, but always romanticized about having a float plane at the dock. Last year for his birthday, his wife purchased him a Turbo Beaver…well, sort of. She purchased Paul honorary ownership of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre’s Turbo Beaver ...

A heartfelt thank you to all the awesome people who came to my 80th Birthday Party at the Bakery. Thank you to Judy, Connie and Marcie for the amazing lunch and venue. Thank you to the people who came from out of town, and thanks to my family who came from Sudbury, Timmins, Belleville and Sault Ste Marie. A very ...

Story: The touch of a master “Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took the boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose ...

A physical altercation has resulted in a criminal charge for a local resident. On May 28, 2023, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Tamarack Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Cody MICHALCEWICZ, 19 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

May 31, 2023 at 09:18 At 8:17 a.m. the highway was reopened.   May 31, 2023 at 06:15 the highway was closed at 23:00 and remains closed at this time. May 30, 2023 at 21:44 The highway was reopened at 9:44 p.m. The fire that has been closing the highway, Wawa 3 began the afternoon of May 27, and is ...

  Wawa003 continues to grow with the dry weather and high temperatures. The map above shows an outline of the fire with a 3km grid overlaid. The fire has consumed an area that is just just over 12 kms long and 6km wide. It has completely burned over the Kakakiwibik Esker Conservation Reserve. It was regulated as a conservation reserve ...

May 31, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 13.   North East Forest Fire Update: Wawa 2 began the afternoon of May 26, located south of Highway 17, south of Crocker’s Lake, 5.5 kilometers west of White River. The 105 ...

May 30, 2023 at 15:14 May 30, 2023 Hornepayne News Update: Total Fire Ban across community. Smoke we are experiencing is from fire 45-50 kms south of our community. Highway 631 South closed again at 2:00 pm to ensure safety of fire crews and plane crews operating water drops. Emergency Control Group had its first meeting and will be closely ...