Local & Area News

Today November 1, 2022, Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area will begin a two-month campaign celebrating its 20th anniversary – ultimately hoping to raise $20,000 to finish a universally accessible build on Blake Avenue.   “Our organization would not be where it is today without the support of the community. We owe immense gratitude to the founding members ...

Tuesday November 1, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Low +2.

On October 28, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a gas station parking lot on Highway in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported two people, driver and passenger, in a car passed out.  Police attended and located two people passed out inside the car with the engine running. The two were eventually woken ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe Halloween night.   Halloween can be an exciting time for children and with the distraction of candy and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten. There will be lots of little ghouls, goblins and ghosts out on the streets on Halloween night and here’s how you ...

  The Wawa Trifecta is a running event that has three races in one weekend (weekend after Thanksgiving). This year’s event went amazing despite some cold and wet weather. If you could not be involved this year, we hope to see you next year. A huge thank you to our 2022 sponsors: Northern Lights Ford, Wesdome Gold Mine and Jon ...

Monday, October 31, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 4. News Tidbits: If you are planning to go on the trail between Josephine and Hawk Junction – the trail is impassable at one spot because of ...

Oct 31, 2022 at 07:14 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 22-10-31 5:11 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 22-10-31 5:18 ...

at 10:52 Environment Canada cancelled the warning for Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay   8:09 AM EDT Sunday 30 October 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. The fog is expected ...

Argonaut Gold Inc. has announced that the Company has closed its previously announced US$250 million Loan Facilities and drawn down the first tranche of US$80 million of the loan facilities which was used to repay the balance outstanding on the former revolving credit facility. The Loan Facilities consist of a term loan of US$200 million and a revolving credit facility of ...

Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low +4. News Tidbits: Sad to hear that Halfway Haven will not be open this winter season for snowmobilers doing the run between Wawa ...

The Ontario government is investing $5.91 million to create four new Behavioural Specialized Units (BSU) at long-term care homes in Ajax, Penetanguishene and Scarborough. These additional units will provide more vulnerable long-term care residents with complex care needs like dementia with safe, quality care in the comfort of a home instead of a hospital. “Our government is expanding the number ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 5,91 millions de dollars pour créer quatre nouvelles unités de soutien en cas de troubles du comportement dans des foyers de soins de longue durée à Ajax, à Penetanguishene et à Scarborough. Ces unités supplémentaires permettront à un plus grand nombre de résidents vulnérables des foyers de soins de longue durée ayant des besoins de ...

Oct 29, 2022 at 07:14 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 22-10-29 5:12 AM From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 22-10-29 5:22 AM From ...

3:09 AM EDT Saturday 29 October 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Fog is expected to dissipate this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected to ...

Superior East OPP tweeted a request at 6:43 pm. that the public not pick up any hitchhikers on any of the roadways in the area around Wawa. There was no further information given.