Local & Area News

Tomorrow, April 20th in Thunder Bay, Northern Policy Institute, Northern Ontario’s home grown think tank, will hold the second of two galas celebrating its first decade of difference-making. Founded in late 2012 and beginning operations in 2013 with just three staff, the Institute now has three permanent offices in Kirkland Lake, Sudbury, and Thunder Bay.   Florence MacLean, current Chair ...

The Health Coalitions across Ontario launched a major fightback to stop the privatization of our public hospitals today. The Coalition is mounting a community-run referendum. Health Coalitions are organizing voting stations outside grocery stores, local corner stores, coffee shops, at legions and community centres and in every busy part of our communities possible. Ontario residents who are 16 years or ...

Apr 19, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High +5. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -9 overnight. News Tidbits: At 5:46 p.m. it was tweeted that Hwy 129 ...

On April 13, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., police observed a person known to them on Hudson Street that was wanted, and an arrest was made. As a result, Amanda LECLAIR, 37 years-of-age from Blind River was charged ...

On April 17, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a threats related occurrence in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported being threatened by a known person at a residence on Amsterdam Road stemming from a property dispute. Rayon Wayne PALMER, 43 years-of-age, of Elliot Lake was arrested and charged with uttering threats – cause death or ...

On April 13, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake in relation to a theft. The complainant reported that a female had food items in her possession and departed the store without paying for them. Police attended and subsequently arrested the female. Maigen ...

Passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 72 years. Beloved son of the late Paul Rail and Mary Lowrie. Dear brother of  Vanessa (Claude Santerre), Scott (Philips’s twin) and Frank (Céline Robitaille). Philip will be remembered by his nephews and nieces, Kenny Rail, Johanne Santerre, Mélanie, Paul and Natasha Rail and by ...

Apr 18, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h early this morning. High minus 1. Wind chill -12 this morning and -5 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill near -7. News Tidbits: Hwy 129 remains closed ...

April 17, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 41st anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: “The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one of the most significant documents in Canadian history and a cornerstone of our democratic society. Today, we mark the 41st anniversary of its adoption ...

Le 17 avril 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du 41e anniversaire de la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés : « La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés est l’un des documents les plus importants de l’histoire canadienne et constitue une pierre angulaire de notre société démocratique. Aujourd’hui, nous marquons le ...

Apr 17, 2023 at 10:15 A male has been arrested in this incident. Wawa-news will post the media release from SE OPP – Wawa when issued.   Apr 17, 2023 at 09:27 At 9:00 a.m. SE OPP tweeted:   Apr 17, 2023 at 07:20 A loyal Wawa-news reader has sent this photo showing that Gold Street at Broadway Avenue has ...

Apr 17, 2023 at 09:21 At 9:15 a.m. Environment Canada ended the Freezing Rain Warning for Wawa, White River, Pukaskwa and Dubreuilville.   Apr 17, 2023 at 05:39 At 5:16 a.m. Environment Canada continued the freezing rain warning that was issued at 12:43 a.m. Freezing rain with 5 mm of ice accretion is possible today.   Freezing rain is expected ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with her family by her side on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 81 years.   A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, beginning with interment of her cremated remains at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Hawk Junction at 11:00 a.m. A eulogy and ...

Apr 17, 2023 at 07:58 Due to freezing rain in the Hornepayne community, school bus transportation is cancelled for today.

Apr 17, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Freezing Rain Warning Today – Freezing rain changing to ice pellets or snow and ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -1. Wind chill near -8. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h ...