Local & Area News

On August 18th, 2022, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a trespassing complaint at a property on James Street in the Town of Iron Bridge. Investigation determined a couple had been staying at a friend’s and were told to leave. The couple then had no where to go and ...

On August 19th, 2022, shortly after 7:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Forensic Identification Services unit responded to a report of a break and enter at Bobber’s Restaurant on Highway 17 in the Town of Bruce Mines. The on-going investigation has determined that sometime between 10:30 p.m., Thursday August 18th ...

LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.11(4)2 NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the MUNICIPALITY OF WAWA that during the period commencing on May 2, 2022 and completed on Nomination Day, August 19, 2022, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such persons are qualified ...

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. Rocky Point, Agawa Bay 1:00 PM GUIDED HIKE: MINDFULNESS WALK – Take a meditative walk with Anna and Meadow through Lake Superior’s coastal forest. We’ll “shake ...

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 11. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 988 28 ...

  Organizers, volunteers and of course, anglers were happy to see a full weekend of fishing for the 40th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby. There were 72 teams that went out on Lake Superior to see if they could feel their creel or today’s creel, cooler or live well. However, out of an overabundance of caution, organizers decided to forego the ...

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. Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Drop-in: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM MEET THE NATURALIST: ALIEN INVADERS – They attach to our gear, hide in plain sight, and ...

Monday, August 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today –  Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. High 27. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Low 13. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 988 28 Elliot Lake ...

Canadian DJ/producer Kilotile removes Cry To Me from all digital music stores to stick with the record contract with Polydor. A delay on the release date of Empower has been issued as well so it is expected in 2023. In a recent post on his social media, Kilotile stated: “Hey everyone, so, I have unfortunate news. In order for me ...

The 40th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby is underway. Fishing began a 5 p.m. yesterday, and anglers are already back out on the waters of Michipicoten Bay. Today is the famous Pancake Breakfast, and tonight is the Fish Fry, with everyone invited down to watch the boats with fish come in, and watch the ‘Parade of Lights’ as boats return tonight ...

The nomination period for the 2022 Wawa municipal election has closed. From the municipal website, there continues to be only one candidate for Mayor, Melanie Pilon. With no other candidates for Mayor at this time, Melanie will be acclaimed Mayor. For Councillors there will be an election: There are nine candidates for four (4) seats. Current councillors Cathy Cannon and ...

Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 70% chance of showers changing to 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 28. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. ...

On August 17th, 2022, shortly after 1:00 a.m., a member from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was travelling to their patrol area and was westbound on McNabb Street in the City of Sault Ste Marie. The officer observed a vehicle at the intersection of McNabb Street and South Market Street nearly collide with a ...

On August 18th, 2022, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 within the community of Serpent River First Nation. Police arrived a short time later and observed an SUV with its headlights on in the westbound ditch and the driver was ...

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. Amphitheatre, Agawa Bay 10:00 AM SPECIAL EVENT: STORYTELLING WITH BRAD WOODS – Join master storyteller Brad Woods during his Superior Storytelling Tour! He’ll tell myths, legends, ...