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  THANK YOU, WOODLAND MASONIC LODGE!  The Wawa Public Library is very grateful to the Masons of Woodland Masonic Lodge for their very generous donation to the Wawa Public Library. This donation will go towards replacing one of the library’s public computers that is becoming outdated. We are so thankful for the continued support given to the library and our ...

What another fun Grandma Story Time! We give a big SHOUT OUT to our amazing grandmas who volunteered to read stories and help with the Mother’s Day craft! We thank you so much for making Grandma Story Time such an amazing event! The kids were all so great while Grandma Sandi, Grandma Anne and Grandma Debbie read their stories. Then, ...

Weather: Today: Periods of rain ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight: Mainly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 1. News Tidbits: It’s spring and the road going into Scenic Magpie High Falls is closed ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board joyfully celebrated Catholic Education Week with a variety of faith-filled activities that brought students, staff, families, and communities together in prayer, reflection, service, and celebration. Throughout the week, schools across the board embraced this year’s theme through meaningful experiences that strengthened faith and fostered connection. Students and staff participated in school masses, inspiring liturgies, ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Highway 17 near Gordon Lake Road, east of Desbarats. On May 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the East Algoma OPP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision between a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger ...

Weather: Today Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this morning then periods of rain except periods of snow over higher terrain. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 6. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Periods of rain or snow. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Wind becoming northeast 20 ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 7. Wind chill -4 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Clearing this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -8 overnight. News Tidbits: Former CEO of RPX Gold Inc. formerly Red Pine, Quentin Yarie ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of rain showers or flurries. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning then becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low -1. ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers late this morning and early this afternoon. Becoming sunny late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 8. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 60% chance of showers overnight. Low 1. News Tidbits: ...

  During Catholic Education Week, held from May 3 to 8, students from Kindergarten to grade 8 at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) are proud to celebrate the release of the music video for their song “On va y arriver” (“We’ll Make It”). This original song was created as part of the CBC Music Class Challenge 2026 presented by ...

Today in Ontario, a public emergency test message will be sent out on May 7 at 1:55 p.m. (13:55) to help you learn what an emergency alert would look and sound like. 

Weather: Today Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries changing to 40% chance of rain showers or flurries near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 6. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: It certainly ...

Sault College is proud to announce the launch of two new tuition-free pre-apprenticeship training programs designed to help unemployed or underemployed individuals build the skills, experience, and confidence needed to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Applications are now open for Utility Arborist, with a secondary focus on Electrician Construction and Maintenance, and Automotive Service Technician, with a secondary focus ...

John 14:1-14  I am the way, the truth, the life. The words for John’s gospel are some of the most comforting in scripture and most often shared at funerals or celebrations of life, especially the words, “ I go to prepare a place for you.” Yet, they are followed with what sounds like stern words of admonition: “No one come ...

Thunder Bay Students for Change, a grassroots coalition of students and community members will host a “Save OSAP: Empowering Students” event on May 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the OPSEU Thunder Bay building (326 Memorial Ave). The event will bring together students, educators, workers, and community members concerned about recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program ...