Local & Area News

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to welcome two new Student Trustees for the 2026-2027 school year. Émilie Philippe, a grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon (Val Caron), and Havana Thibodeau-Bello, a grade 12 student at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), were officially sworn in during a Board meeting held on September 29. In their roles as Student ...

How can immigration help support population growth and strengthen communities in Northern Ontario? That question will be at the heart of an upcoming gathering in Wawa, as Northern Policy Institute (NPI) brings its Magnetic North initiative to the Superior East region this November.   The Mini Magnetic North gathering will take place during National Francophone Immigration Week, offering a timely ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 60% chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening. Clearing before morning. Low plus 1.

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of showers this morning. A few showers beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few showers ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 30% chance ...

Chris Mitchell is turning 90, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating! Please stop by the Legion Hall (upstairs) Saturday, October 10th 1:00–4:00 p.m. A cash bar will be available, along with light lunch items. Come enjoy some cake and help us wish her a happy birthday! Best wishes only please.

You’re invited to a Heavenly Birthday Party celebrating the life of Richard “Skip” Hawthorne. Dad made it pretty clear that when the time came, he didn’t want us making a fuss. So naturally… we’re not having a Celebration of Life. Instead, we’re throwing him a Heavenly Birthday Party! Please join us as we gather to celebrate Skip – to share ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this ...

Week 20 – 128 golfers, sunny, 12*C. Men’s Night October 8th will be 1 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Please ensure your Teams are keeping up to the Group ahead of you! Be ready to shoot  to keep the pace of play moving.  Over socializing slows things down. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Max Simon Dylan Buckell Spare 30 2nd ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 10. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -1. Wind chill -5 overnight. News Tidbits: The Fellow in Yellow, Trevor Redmond is passing through our area. He was in Wawa on Saturday. He bagan his trip across ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Periods of rain beginning late this evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming south 20 ...

The highway was reopened at 23:08. Oct 2, 2026 at 17:49 Motorists are reporting of a MVC at the bottom of the Montreal River Hill. A transport has lost a load of lumber. Traffic is beginning to be backed up the hill. ON511 is reporting that all lanes are blocked at this time.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers early this evening. Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 2. News ...

Planning for Housing and Homelessness Across the Algoma District The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) is developing a new 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan for 2026-2036. Why is ADSAB Developing a New Plan? As a designated Service Manager, ADSAB is required under the Ontario Housing Services Act, 2011 to maintain a Housing and Homelessness Plan for the communities it serves. ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers or drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 5.

Thank you Fay, for taking the time to stop at the Wawa Public Library and share your experiences with us! It was a very informative session and our discussion about Alzheimer, Dementia and other brain injuries was interesting and eye-opening. Thank you also to these wonderful people for joining us! Fay’s book “Dementia Widow” is available for checkout as are ...