Local & Area News

After a two year hiatus the Wawa High School Cross Country Runners are back! Yesterday, October 25th, this tough bunch of athletes competed at NWOSSAA in Thunder Bay. They all had amazing runs and 7 runners advanced to OFSAA. Congratulations to all of our runners! These incredible athletes are coached by Anjali Oberai, Tracy Laing and Mark Szekely.

Friday, October 28, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High 9. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 5. News ...

Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511:

Junior and Senior Kindergarten students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) put their creative and engineering skills to good use when they were challenged to build a platform capable of suporting the weight of their pumpkin. Students were challenged to attain this goal through the use of various items such as tape, sticks, modeling clay, glue and a CD.

Les amis de la maternelle et du jardin de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont dû faire preuve de créativité et d’ingéniosité afin de construire une plateforme capable de soutenir le poids de leur citrouille. Pour y arriver, ils ont utilisé divers matériaux tels que du ruban adhésif, des bâtonnets, de la pâte à modeler, de la colle et un CD.  

A Public Library is a gateway to knowledge and culture. We play a fundamental role in our community. The resources and services we offer create opportunities for learning, support literacy and education, and help shape the new ideas and perspectives that are central to a creative and innovative society. We are pleased to announce that we have extended our services ...

  The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is providing an endowment of $515,000 to NOSM University, Canada’s first independent medical university.   The endowment will fund a bursary program for Métis students pursuing their MD at NOSM University and is being matched by the FDC Foundation.   “As the government representing Métis in Ontario, we are proud to do what ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is pleased to congratulate the candidates in the recent school board election who were successful in their quest to serve as school trustees with the CSC Nouvelon. After all votes were cast on Monday, October 24, the following trustees, representing the eight zones of the CSC Nouvelon, have been elected to its Board for a ...

Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 6. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: There was an underground fire at Vale’s Creighton Mine yesterday, it was quickly extinguished. Tbaytel has awarded the Tbaytel For ...

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 wet road Bare and dry road Good No 22-10-27 5:10 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 22-10-27 5:21 ...

COVID-19 outbreaks are straining medical resources in the Algoma District and in neighbouring community Chapleau: As of Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the COVID-19 outbreak at Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services (SSCHS), is still in effect. There are currently 19 confirmed patients or residents associated with the outbreak. In addition, the outbreak is affecting staff and designated caregivers. It ...

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then cloudy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h late this morning. Temperature falling to +2 this afternoon. UVindex 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low -5. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Sudbury powerlifter Josee Seguin who will be ...

The Northeast Superior Mayor’s Group is comprised of the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne, Manitouwadge, Wawa and White River. Voter turnout throughout the communities of the Mayor’s Group: voter turnout total voters voted Manitouwadge 55.80% 1527 841 Marathon 42.40% 2468 1044 Wawa 37.40% 2067 773 Dubreuilville 20.60% 437 90 Hornepayne acclaimed Chapleau acclaimed   Here are the election results for ...

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Showers beginning early this morning. Fog patches this afternoon. Wind south 30 km/h becoming light near noon. Temperature falling to 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Carlo Vernelli of Sault Ste. ...

Oct 24, 2022 at 21:16 Despite the ease of internet voting, turnout for this year’s election is the lowest seen yet with only 37.4% of the eligible voters  (773) participating. This is down from 2018, when 837 (of 2103) voters cast their ballot. Below are the unofficial results from the Municipality. Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed Mayor of Wawa for ...