Local & Area News

Jul 17, 2026 at 12:49 Due to the high to extreme fire hazard, increased  wildland fire activity, the current fire load and to reduce the number of human-caused wildland fires, the Ministry of Natural Resources will be implementing an additional section of the  RFZ effective July 18 at 12:01 a.m. local time for a portion of the Northeast Region. The additional areas impacted are from the ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers changing to 70% chance of showers near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Widespread smoke. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Widespread smoke. Low 15. Wawa is still under an Orange Air Alert. News Tidbits: Kamp Kinniwabi ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre is excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Lady Dunn Hospital this summer! Everyone is warmly invited to join the festivities on July 27th, 2026. The original hospital on the LDHC site, the Lady Dunn Hospital, opened its doors on July 27th, 1951. This facility was funded through the efforts of ...

Heavenly Spices brand Garlic Powder has been recalled due to Bacillus cereus. It is a 70g plastic bottle with UPC 6 67888 50634 7, Codes BB: 2029 JAN 30, GP 30ZV PIT. Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. This product is sold at Dollarama.

Jul 16, 2026 at 16:10 As of 4 pm today the Lady Dunn Health Centre has lifted the Code Grey. We will continue to monitor air conditions and keep the community updated. Please visit Algoma Public Health for information on protecting your health during periods of poor air quality. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work ...

Some very yummy, ripe and juicy, strawberries from Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery will be served at today’s Legion Ladies Strawberry Tea. The ladies will be serving a slice of cake, topped with strawberries and whipping cream from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall for $8. Take out and delivery is available, just call 856-9832, 856-2152 ...

Chief Michano of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is coordinating the collection of various items to help the residents of Namaygoosisagagun (Collins FN) which was destroyed by a fast moving forest fire Monday night. Donations are being accepted today, Thursday, July 16th from 10-4 at Bud & Cando’s Gas Bar in Biigtigong (18 Pic River Rd., Marathon). Chief Michano of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is ...

You can’t mistake the scent of smoke in the air again today. The air quality in Wawa, in fact, a purple ribbon stretches from Thunder Bay through to the Sault and is heading to Southern Ontario. The shades of purple contain fine particulate values (PM2.5) from 100 to 500 representing the main health risk from wildfire smoke. We are currently under ...

Weather: Today – Widespread smoke. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 23. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Widespread smoke. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 10. There is an Orange air quality alert in place. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Strawberry Tea today at the Legion.

December 25, 2005 – July 11, 2026 Born on Christmas Day, Anna was our Christmas miracle and a precious gift from God. A beautiful soul and gifted artist, she brought light, love, and joy to everyone who knew her. Though she left this world far too soon, Anna’s life reminds us that every moment with those we love is a ...

The Wawa MAT Fund Committee is now accepting applications for funding through the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). The Wawa MAT Fund is a non-repayable contribution to support tourism-related projects, events, and initiatives that strengthen the local visitor economy and enhance community vibrancy. Municipal Accommodation Tax revenues are collected from local motels/hotels and short-term rentals from patrons. The funds collected are ...

Le comité du fonds MAT de Wawa accepte désormais les demandes de financement dans le cadre de la taxe municipale sur l’hébergement (MAT). Le fonds MAT de Wawa constitue une contribution non remboursable destinée à soutenir les projets, événements et initiatives liés au tourisme qui renforcent l’économie touristique locale et dynamisent la communauté. Les recettes de la taxe municipale sur ...

September 4, 1939 – May 14, 2026 Doreen was born in Maria, Gaspé, to Lena and Jack Cormier. She was married to William Cachagee for 62 years. Doreen was the proud mother of her three boys, Kyle (Carol), Brett (Monica), and Wade (Tanya). Doreen is survived by her sister Shirley (Lincoln, deceased), Lorraine (John), and Robert (Betty). She is predeceased ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Widespread smoke becoming local smoke near noon. High 26. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Local smoke. Low 13. There is an air quality alert in place. News Tidbits: Sad to hear that the brilliant pilot that landed US Airways Flight 1549 down in the ...

Week 8 –  165 Golfers, sunny, 25*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. 1st Flight Score 1st Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Brady Desrochers 30 2nd Dylan Buckell Anders Morden Brandon Case 31 3rd Paul Bernath Shane Bukowski John Simon 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Bob O’Krafka 33 ...