Local & Area News

This week, Ontario’s Legislative Assembly will conclude its business for 2024. Despite the government choosing to keep the legislature in recess much longer than usual this year, there have been quite a few issues covered at Queen’s Park. Unfortunately, more than a few were caused by this government’s actions (or inactions in some cases). It can be almost dizzying trying ...

Cette semaine, l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario conclura ses travaux pour l’année 2024. Malgré le fait que le gouvernement ait choisi de prolonger la suspension des travaux bien plus longtemps que d’habitude cette année, plusieurs enjeux ont été abordés à Queen’s Park. Malheureusement, bon nombre de ces questions trouvent leur origine dans les actions (ou inactions) de ce gouvernement. Essayer de ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of snow ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light late this afternoon. Temperature falling to -3 this afternoon. Wind chill -7 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Periods of snow beginning overnight. Wind up ...

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:22 The highway has been reopened. Please drive with care. Dec 17, 2024 at 04:56 The highway remains closed at this time. Dec 16, 2024 at 23:46 Hwy 129 closed from Chapleau to Thessalon due to weather at 11:30 p.m. Although the Highway Cam shows that the barricade is not manned, motorists are cautioned that according ...

On September 28, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints on Paris Drive about a female driving erratically in a small grey Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV). The complainants also reported that the girl driving looked to be high on drugs and almost hit them. Police later located the SUV at a known residence on Tokyo Crescent and the female ...

Dec 17, 2024 at 02:50 At 2:12 the highway was opened. Dec 16, 2024 at 11:00 At 10:43 Hwy 101 was closed from Hawk Junction to Chapleau due to weather Dec 16, 2024 at 10:40 At 10:30 Hwy 101 was closed from Wawa to Hawk Junction due to weather.

ALL ARE WELCOME! For further information contact Beverly Boyd at (705) 852-1221   Sunday, December 8           2nd Sunday of Advent Service of Morning Prayer                                   10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 10 Service of Quiet and Comfort                       7:00 p.m. For many of us the joy of Christmas has been replaced with a sense of loss, of sorrow, or confusion.  The Service of Quiet ...

Canada Post will restart operations tomorrow and begin the process of safely ramping up and stabilizing operations across the country. With a large, integrated network of processing plants, depots and post offices, stabilizing operations will take time and the company asks Canadians for their patience. Canada Post will continue to keep Canadians updated with information posted on canadapost.ca. Parcels, Lettermail ...

Many people in our community are struggling to deal with the aftermath of the terrible event of this past Thursday. We need to support one another even as we support Bridgette and her entire family as they and the medical community works to bring healing to her boyd Vigil for Bridgette St. Paul’s Anglican Church 60 Second Avenue Monday, December ...

The view from the lookout over Michipicoten Bay was beautiful Saturday evening. Just visible on the horizon was Michipicoten Island. Looking to the left, one could just see the sun descending behind the ribbon clouds, and minutes later peeking below the cloud and just above the horizon lighting it on fire. A beautiful sunset.  

The 2024 Santa Parade was a resounding success. There were over 30 floats that made their way down Broadway and Mission Road to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre where everyone could enjoy hot chocolate and a small campfire with Mayor and Council. Thanks to Luc Berthiaume for the photography.    

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of rain or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature steady near +3. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to periods of snow near midnight. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Fog patches dissipating this evening. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting ...

The GST/HST break lasts from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and gives a tax break on many everyday essentials. Types of items that qualify The GST/HST break includes certain qualifying daily necessities as well as items that bring joy to the season, such as: Children’s clothing and footwear Children’s diapers Children’s car seats Certain children’s toys Jigsaw puzzles ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -27 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6 with temperature rising to ...

Mayor Melanie Pilon has issued the following statement: The Municipality of Wawa is shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting that occurred yesterday at the Wawa Branch of the Northern Credit Union. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of those impacted. These situations are devastating for everyone involved. The next few days will be a ...