Local & Area News

Comrade Barb advises me that she delivered Poster and Literary winnings to the area schools.  4 of 7 schools participated, including Dubreuilville. Over $800.00 in awards were given out; that money comes from our Poppy fund.  Our way of giving back to the Community. There were a total of 214 entries – great participation. Wawa had more entries than all ...

This month, the province announced $1.7 million funding for the development and delivery of Workplace Safety North mental health training and resources for mining and forestry workers in northern Ontario. Both mining and forestry were deemed essential services, and have been operating throughout the pandemic. Many worksite locations are remote work camps or in northern Ontario region, where access to ...

Feb 16, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Winter Weather Travel Advisory & Snowfall Warning Today – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 ...

Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will continue to cause hazardous travel conditions. Snow, with additional amounts of 2 to 4 cm possible by this afternoon. Southerly winds gusting to 50 km/h at times may lead to ...

Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will continue to cause hazardous travel conditions to areas along the northeastern shore of Lake Superior. Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected now through this afternoon. Southerly winds gusting to 50 km/h at times may lead to areas of ...

On February 14, 2022 at approximately 2:58 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in Wawa when they observed a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) travelling in a dangerous manner. Police stopped the MSV on Third Avenue. As a result of the investigation, Spencer WRIGHT, 27 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested ...

Generation Mining Limited and Metis Nation of Ontario are proud to announce the signing of a Consultation and Process Agreement for the Marathon Palladium Copper Project located in Northwestern Ontario. This agreement sets out the principles that will guide the MNO and Generation PGM Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Gen Mining) in developing their relationship and confirms their intentions ...

1947-2022 It is with great sorrow that the family announces his death in Sudbury on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 74 years after a lengthy battle with COPD. Predeceased by his loving wife Judy in 2021. Proud father of Denise Bussineau (Lane) and Lisa Bouthillier (Dan Mayotte). Son of the late Jean and the late Germaine Bouthillier. ...

If it isn’t bitterly cold – it’s snowing. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning and Winter Weather Travel Advisory for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will bring hazardous travel conditions to areas along the north shore of Lake Superior beginning ...

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is surveying the Veteran community to find out how you learn about and access VAC programs and services. They’re looking for Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, former RCMP members, family members and caregivers. Even if you have never contacted VAC or do not currently receive VAC benefits and services, they want to hear from you. ...

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning & Snowfall Warning Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 36 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight ...

On February 14, 2022 at approximately 3:37 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Wawa. Through investigation, the driver of one motor vehicle was determined to have intentionally made contact with a second motor vehicle. No injuries were sustained by anyone involved. As a result, a ...

With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner, with the next phase of measures being eased on February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. “Given how well Ontario has done in the Omicron wave we are able ...

Les indicateurs de la santé publique et du système de santé continuant de s’améliorer, le gouvernement de l’Ontario, en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef de la province, assouplira de façon progressive et prudente certaines mesures de santé publique. Les mesures assouplies entreront en vigueur plus tôt que prévu, soit le 17 février 2022 à 0 h 1. « ...

The Extreme Cold Warning continues for all of Northern Ontario. Temperatures vary with Wind chill values between minus 35 and minus 40. Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and ...