Local & Area News

Longtime residents of Wawa were saddened in February 0f 2020 when the Carillon (bells) at Wawa First United Church stopped pealing on Sunday mornings and every evening at 6 p.m. There always seemed something magical listening to the bells, especially during the winter months if you happened to be out for a stroll in the softly falling snow. The bells ...

Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few showers ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. A few showers beginning ...

5:15 AM EDT Saturday 17 September 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Rain continues today. Hazard: Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm. Timing: Ending this afternoon. Impacts: If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail ...

There may be some minor traffic delays as there is a large OPP presence on Highway 17, north of Wawa. Reports are that OPP are checking vehicles headed north. There has been no social media posts (18:00)

Friday, September 16, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. Temperature steady near 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening. A few showers beginning this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Local amount 10 ...

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Agawa Bay Visitor Centre MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – From ticks to brain worms, life is tough for ...

Wednesday, September 15, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Showers beginning late this afternoon. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers ending overnight then cloudy with 30 percent ...

On September 4, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault that occurred on September 1, 2022, at a residence on Village Road in the community of Mississauga First Nation. On September 9, 2022, Randy MARTIN, 28 years-of-age, of no-fixed-address, was located in Blind ...

On September 13, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Mississauga First Nation (MFN) Police Service responded to a complaint of a suspicious person who appeared to be disoriented and wearing no shirt and walking through a band member’s yard on Eli Street in the community of Mississauga First Nation. Approximately two hours later, another suspicious person call came in on River ...

On September 13, 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previous robbery on Hirshhorn Avenue in Elliot Lake. On September 11, 2022 police received a call to an apartment complex on Hirshhorn Avenue in relation to a robbery. The complainant reported being assaulted by a known person to them. The ...

Ontario will mark Sept. 19, 2022 as a provincial Day of Mourning in lieu of a provincial holiday. The people of Ontario may observe a moment of silence at 1 p.m. on that day. This will give all Ontarians an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II and her unrelenting commitment to service and duty. It ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is cautioning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time, as there has been an increase in suspected opioid-related Emergency Department visits in Algoma. APH is also asking all members of the community to continue their support for residents at risk of opioid poisonings and their loved ones.   Opioid surveillance for ...

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Low plus 4.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1032 9 Elliot Lake & Area 571 6 North ...

Ronald Gordon Case joined his late daughters Alyssa and McKenna in heaven on September 12th, 2022, at the age of 63. He fought an exceptionally courageous battle with cancer, with his wife and two daughters by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife and the love of his life JoAnne. Loving father to late Alyssa, Erin, Katie, and ...

(111 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Glen Williams, Joe McCoy, Spare – 29 2nd: Tom Terris, Luke Morden, Paul Asselin – 29 3rd: Luc Belanger, Rene Gagne, Roger Lefebvre – 32 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Roger Gamache, Carl Chabot, Jared Saunders – 33 2nd: Tim Lesarge, Mike Hogan, Joe McCoy – 33 3rd: Rolly Lachapelle, Mike McCoy, Mark McRae – 33 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: ...