Local & Area News

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 ...

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is pleased to announce that Executive Director, Cora McGuire-Cyrette, has been appointed to the Thunder Bay Police Services (TBPS) Board Governance Committee for a 2-year term. This Committee was established to ensure governance decisions are being represented, not just by the Board, but informed and assisted by the community’s voice. The Committee will have ...

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 ...

The four shows that Valdy had planned to perform including the one in White River (Legion) tomorrow night have been cancelled due to the artist being sick with COVID. “I am grieved at this development. Not only have I cancelled four shows, and missed my first gig in White River, but I also am stuck in a basement room for ...

Wawa Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed Mayor as there were no other candidates for the seat. There are 9 candidates vying for the four seats as councillor: Leah Isosaari, Cathy Cannon, Mitch Hatfield, Joe Opato, Robert Reeves, Sue Smith, Mary Harbocian, Jim Hoffman, and Angela Calaiezzi. There are four school boards with all candidates acclaimed: English Public School Board (Algoma ...

Monday, October 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 18. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then showers beginning before morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. Low ...

Yesterday, October 21st, 2022 marked 172 years since the Crown acknowledged and committed to protect the rights to land of the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community in the Robinson-Huron Treaty negotiations. That solemn commitment remains unfulfilled, and reconciliation is stalled without it.   In recognition, the bell in the steeple of the Sault Métis Centre — the former St. John’s ...

Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6.

Oct 21, 2022 at 17:15 At 5:03 Environment Canada ended this Special Weather Statement.   Oct 21, 2022 at 14:47 2:43 PM EDT Friday 21 October 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Special weather statement in effect for this afternoon. Strong southwesterly wind gusts have developed this afternoon in the vicinity of Wawa. Localized strong ...