Local & Area News

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 24. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight -Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Wind south 20 km/h. Low 15. News Tidbits: Today is the ...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Bryan Ford Gaston Shorey at Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday September 8, 2026, at the age of 28. Bryan grew up in Wawa and loved working on small engines, hunting, and especially fishing. Somehow, he would figure out how to build at least one boat motor out ...

A 51-year-old individual from Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with multiple offences following a traffic complaint in Chapleau. On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver in the Township of Chapleau. Officers located the vehicle on Martel Road and ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 7. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the scheduled power outage today for residents of Poplar Street, Superior Avenue and Regina Crescent between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pole replacements.

We are so very thankful for the support from local businesses and individuals that ensured such a successful library program! We are very thankful for the partnerships we have developed over the years and are very grateful for that continued support and wonderful relationship we have with our community members! Thank you to all the children who attend our programs ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. Temperature steady near 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low 7. New Tidbits: Fans of Theory of a Deadman will be happy to thear ...

Week 16 – 150 golfers, sunny, 21*C. 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 Kevin Auger Claude Samson Don Perkins 31 2nd Gilbert Bouchard Derek Shoppoff Matt Bracnik 32 3rd Gary Mercier ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 16. News Tidbits: Students will begin classes on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Watch for students ...

Dear editor at The Wawa News, Homelessness in Canada has doubled since 2018, driven by the shrinking supply of affordable rental units for the lowest-income Canadians. According to the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, nearly a million more Canadians are on the edge of homelessness right now. So without action, the problem in our community is likely to get even worse. But we have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to change ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening. Low 14.

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 10.

Wawa Fire was called to a residence on Toronto during the early hours of the morning. There was no smoke nor flames visible. However, firefighters were observed carrying in their industrial fan to ventilate the building. After about half an hour the building was cleared of smoke and firefighters left. The occupant was seen by EMS on the scene, and ...

As students across Algoma head back to the classroom, Algoma Family Services shares simple ways parents and caregivers can help children navigate the transition. For many children, the return to school means seeing friends, meeting a new teacher and settling into a familiar routine. For others, it can mean a mix of excitement, uncertainty and worry. “A new classroom, a ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 11. News Tidbits: Possible good news for Espanola as BMI Group is studying a potential restart of the Espanola pulp and paper mill.  

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Debbie Ann Case, on Monday August 31, 2026. She left this life and became an angel far too soon. Debbie grew up in Wawa, Ontario, a community that remained an important part of her life and where she made so many lifelong memories and friendships. Debbie was the loving spouse of Maurice ...