Local & Area News

Algoma Family Services (AFS), in collaboration with its many community partners across the Algoma District, is proud to recognize Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) 2026, taking place May 4–10, 2026, with a full week of events, activities, and opportunities for families and community members to learn more about infant, child, and youth mental health. Children’s Mental Health Week shines a ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 3. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low -2. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: The Northern Lights were out last night. Tonight, sky watchers might ...

Mayor Melanie Pilon has officially filed her nomination papers, launching her campaign for re-election and committing to build on the strong momentum achieved over the past four years. “We’ve made real progress—securing investment, strengthening partnerships, and delivering results.,” said Pilon. This is not the time to start over. Consistent leadership matters, and I’m ready to keep moving Wawa forward.” Throughout ...

Candidate nominations for Wawa Mayor, Council, and area French and English School Boards are now open for the 2026 municipal election. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the October election. To run for any position, candidates must book an appointment at the Municipality of Wawa, complete the required forms and submit a filing ...

May 1, 2026 at 18:00 The slow melt this year means that Lake Superior Provincial Park has delayed the opening of the backcountry to May 15th, 2026. As of May 15th, 2026, the following is scheduled to be open: Full Agawa Bay Campground Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground Backcountry Camping (including access to Gargantua Bay & Mijinemunshing Lake) Visitor Centre at ...

Last month, the Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) Foundation shared the imminent need to replace essential hospital equipment as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping care close to home. As highlighted in our previous article, “Keeping Our Hospital Steady and Ready,” priority upgrades included ventilators for the Emergency Department and critical refrigeration systems for the Laboratory. Today, we are ...

July 17, 1939 – April 30, 2026 With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Yvonne Eva Borchers (nee Ketchegesik) on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Yvonne was born on July 17, 1939. She was a survivor of the Residential School system, a part of her life that reflected ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 5. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -7 overnight.  

She left us peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Born to Wallace and Annette Verner in the Saguenay region of Quebec, Kay grew up with her sisters Frances and Muriel, and the “Three Sisters” remained very close throughout their lives. She moved to Toronto as a young woman and raised her sons; ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries changing to 30% chance of rain showers or flurries near noon. High 4. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 30% chance of rain showers or flurries this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -4. Wind chill -6 overnight. News Tidbits: The MMCC is looking for coaches for the upcoming Timbit ...

Wawa Minor Hockey, along with players from neighboring hockey communities, turned heads at the annual Open Ice 3-on-3 tournament in Sault Ste. Marie from April 24–26 with an exciting and hard-fought weekend of hockey. Competing in U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, Women’s Beer and Women’s Rec divisions, every Wawa team battled their way to the top of their ...

John 10:1-10  Jesus is the Good Shepherd and the gate As in the Lord is My Shepherd, the 23 Psalm, Jesus talks to the people how He too is a good shepherd the same as God is a good shepherd. The Sheep know the sound of his voice and are willing to follow. There are many temptations to follow a ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. High plus 4. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -minus 1. Wind chill -5 overnight. News Tidbits: How disappointing to see snow flurries as I drank my morning coffee today. Hopefully not to accumulate. The federal health minister Majorie Michel says she is considering legislation ...

Weather: Today Showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to plus 3 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low zero. News: ...

Children’s Mental Health Week, May 4-10, is a time to come together as a community to support the well-being of our children and youth—and this year, you can help make that support visible. Across Ontario, thousands of children and youth are waiting for access to mental health services, and many are facing increasing challenges at younger ages than ever before. ...