Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (Wawa) with Paula at his side on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 58 years. Cherished son of Sandra-Lea and the late Bob Jackson. David will be missed by the love of his life and best friend Paula and by her daughter Samantha (Josh Murphy). Adored grumpa of Paisley ...
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Morning News – April 26
Apr 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. High +4. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -7 overnight. News Tidbits: Disappointing to read that staffing shortages have delayed some surgeries at ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – Third Sunday of Easter
The message for this Sunday was based on Luke 24:33-35 Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus. “Where do we find God? Where do we encounter Christ? Just think of where Jesus was found after the resurrection. He was found in a cemetery garden, then in a room that was locked and shuttered, a room in which a group of ...
Read More »Thessalon OPP – Prohibited Driver seen driving is Arrested
On April 22, 2023, shortly after 1:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a person driving a car while suspended on Algoma Street in the Town of Thessalon. A short time later, police located the car travelling northbound on Main Street and pulled into the parking lot ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Five Occupants in Two Vehicles arrested
On April 21, 2023, shortly before 3:00 a.m., members of the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting stationary radar on Highway 17 in Laird Township when they attempted to stop a motor vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit. The individual refused to stop for police and fled the scene. Police did not pursue ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges laid after Truck ends up in Ditch
On April 23, 2023, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a pick-up truck in a ditch on Pipeline Road in the City of Elliot Lake. Police attended the area and located the pick-up truck with the driver inside. As the officer was speaking to the driver, it was determined ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Traffic stop leads to multiple bail violation charges
On April 22, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake Shortly after 11:30 p.m., police were alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition reader in the officer’s cruiser of an unlicensed driver associated to a red pick-up truck. A traffic stop was initiated as the ...
Read More »Morning News – April 25
Apr 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High +3. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. News Tidbits: The Wawa Goose Bar & ...
Read More »WFD Called to two incidents today
Late this afternoon, the Wawa Fire Department was called to an incident at the playset behind the Cenotaph in Queen’s Park. A firefighter could be seen carrying an extrication tool ‘jaws of life’ to one of the playsets. It appeared as if a child was possibly entangled in a piece of one of the playsets. There didn’t appear to be ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired after Collision
Members of the Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. On April 20, 2023, shortly after 3:30 a.m., members of the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a single motor vehicle collision on Manitou Road in the Town of Manitouwadge. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP Warn Residents to be Bear Safe
Members of the Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments are reminding residents to be conscious of increased bear activity during the spring months. April is the beginning of bear season and with it comes an increase in bear sightings in urban areas. As bears wake up after a winter of hibernation, they are faced with a scarcity of ...
Read More »Morning News – April 24
Apr 24, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few flurries ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High +2. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -6 overnight. ...
Read More »Winter weather travel advisory (Pukaskwa Park – Lake Superior Park)
4:13 PM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for: Pukaskwa Park – White River – Wawa Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazards: Snow with amounts of 10 to 15 cm possible. Low visibility in areas of heavier snow. Timing: Now through Sunday morning. Discussion: Snow is expected to intensify this evening for areas north and ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Traffic Complaint finds Impaired Driver
One individual is facing numerous Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act charges following a traffic complaint. On April 20, 2023, shortly before 3:30 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle driving erratically and travelling at high rates of speed on Highway 17. Officers subsequently located the vehicle and ...
Read More »Morning News – April 22
Apr 22, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries this morning. Periods of rain mixed with snow beginning near noon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High +4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. ...
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