Local & Area News

Winter Road Conditions & Weather – Saturday, December 27

Dec 27, 2025 at 06:15 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Snow covered Good No 2025-12-27 05:14 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-27 05:26 ...

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WFD callled to local school

The Wawa Fire Department was called to École Saint-Joseph this afternoon. The firefighters were there for a couple of hours, and then left. There was a ladder, so they were investigating inside as well as on the roof.  

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Men’s Curling Standings – January 5th

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 8 8 MORRISON, Matthew 2 5 8 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 4 8 TERRIS, Spencer 3 4 8 HALE, Ron 5 2 8 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 6 1 8   Game Schedule for Monday, January 12th. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALE LESCHISHIN MORRISON S. TERRIS BUMSTEAD T. TERRIS

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Friday Morning News – December 26th

Weather: Today – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow ending early this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon. Amount 10 cm. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. High -3. Wind chill -20 this morning and -5 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of ...

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Write Your Letter – Highway Conditions

We share our deepest condolences with the family and loved ones affected by the deadly collision near Opasatika that claimed the lives of three people. This tragedy is part of a much bigger pattern of neglect on Highways 11 and 17. Northern highways are lifelines. There are no alternate routes. When roads are unsafe or closed, communities are cut off, ...

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Wednesday Morning News – December 24th

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High -1. Wind chill m-22 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle early this ...

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LACHAPELLE, Lucienne  ‘Lucy’ (née Bilodeau)

June 19, 1928 – December 16, 2025 With family and friends by her side, Lucy leaves her earthly home to join her partner of 57 years, Ed Latoski. Lucy came to Wawa with her husband Maurice Lachapelle, who was killed in an industrial accident at Algoma Ore. She leaves behind a lifelong friend, Gerry Rose, who cared for Lucy until ...

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Winter Road Conditions & Weather – Wednesday, December 24

Dec 24, 2025 at 06:36 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:20 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:28 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

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Rosenburg – District Hospitals receive funding increase

As MPP for Algoma Manitoulin, I am pleased to acknowledge that our government through the Budget for 2025 has announced an increase in funding across the hospital sector by 4% for 2025-26, ensuring Ontarians can continue to receive high-quality care in their Community.Hospitals received 3% of this funding envelope earlier this summer.   As part of this investment, we are ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 23rd

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon then 40% chance of flurries later this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. ...

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Winter Road Conditions & Weather – Tuesday, December 23rd

Dec 23, 2025 at 06:10 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, Partly ice covered Good No 2025-12-23 05:28 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 2025-12-23 05:48 From Highway 651 to Wawa Hwy 129 From Thessalon ...

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Between the Covers – December 22

Thank you Manitoulin Transport! The Wawa Public Library received a very generous donation from Manitoulin Transport. This donation allows us to provide amazing crafts materials, equipment and supplies for our Adult Craft Club which in turn benefits other programs as well. We are very grateful. Upcoming in January: January 6th – Join us, as we kick off the New Year ...

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Monday Morning News – December 22

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -22 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow beginning overnight. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low -8. Wind chill -15 this evening. News ...

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Winter Road Conditions & Weather – Monday, December 22nd

Dec 22, 2025 at 06:05 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed, Partly ice covered Fair Yes 2025-12-22 05:22 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-22 05:30 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

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