Local & Area News

The Wawa Trifecta was held this weekend with sixty (60) runners from (Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Chapleau, Timmins and Elliot Lake). This is a huge increase from the twenty-one that participated last year. The trifecta features three races in two days. Saturday – A lovely 6km trail run, a ‘gnarly’ 1.5km hill climb, both of which are warmups for Sunday’s ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning then south 40 gusting to 60. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning late this evening. Wind South 30 km/h gusting to 50, becoming North ...

Northern Lights Ford is once again holding their annual campaign to “Let’s Scare Hunger Together”. This is a food drive to help the Wawa Community Food Bank by collecting non-perishable items during the month of October. The goal for this year goal is to fill 3 F-150 truckloads full.  In the past it’s been 2 truckloads. If you bring your ...

If you are intersted in curling during this year’s season – Tuesday, October 22nd is the night! Registration will be held at the MMCC from 6:30 – 8 p.m. with not only experienced curlers welcomed, but newbies as well.. All curlers can participate in training sessions that are being planned. The curling season is expected to begin on November 4th: ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not yet under control, 1 is being held and 2 are under control. The fire hazard is moderate to high ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pierre George Turcotte, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in his 66th year at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (Wawa, ON). Pierre leaves behind his dedicated wife of 43 years, Laury Turcotte (nee Maracle) and devoted sons Cody Turcotte and Dylan Turcotte (Tina). He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 5 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are ...

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was visible for only a few brief moments last night before the rising full moon washed it from view. This rivals the brightness of Comet Hale-Bopp who lit up the sky in 1997. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is visible to the naked eye right now. The best spot for Wawaites is along the shoreline of Lake Superior with a clear view ...

At 1:13 a.m. ON511 advised that the incident had been cleared. ON511 is reporting that Hwy 101 is reduced to one lane in the Chapleau Area due to a vehicle fire. The westbound land and shoulder are closed at the Borden River Culvert, about a kilometer west of the Borden Mine (east of Chapleau).

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will change as of November 1, 2024. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect.   Also, effective November 1, 2024, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce the initial results of its 2024 prospecting program on the Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. To expand and refine its pipeline of exploration targets, Red Pine initiated a property-wide prospecting program in July targeting new areas where historical mapping or prospecting had indicated a potential for gold mineralization. This press release reports new ...

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Martel Road in the Town of Chapleau. Police located and seized: Over 13 grams of suspected cocaine Over 9 grams of suspected fentanyl Over 17 grams of suspected methamphetamine Under ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the ...

The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police (UCCM Police) and the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Juanita MIGWANS. On October 7, 2024, UCCM Police received a report of a missing person identified as 30-year-old Juanita MIGWANS of M’Chigeeng, who was last seen walking on Highway 551 and Oakhill Drive ...

The highway has been reopened.   Oct 17, 2024 at 18:01 ON511 has updated that the westbound lane and shoulder is closed. Traffic is flowing through the area.   Oct 17, 2024 at 16:51 ON511 is reporting that Highway 17 is closed in both directions at Post Office Road, Goulais River due to a collision. Post Office Road is just ...