Local & Area News

On September 19, 2026, officers with the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three individuals on Sault Ste. Marie Police Service charges. Shortly before 1:00 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a theft from a business in the 200 block of Queen Street East. An investigation revealed two suspects had stolen merchandise from the business ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 9. News Tidbits: Good news for parishioners of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. They have received a $5,000 grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada for roof and walkway repairs. The Wawa Legion has announced with great disappointment ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation was surprised by a very generous donation to the foundation by Mr. William Gay. Born at the Lady Dunn, William grew up in Hawk Junction, with his children also having being born at the Lady Dunn. A member of Michipicoten First Nation (MFN), William worked at the Algoma Ore Division in Wawa until its ...

What a great Music Night with Peter and Paula! Thank you both so much for volunteering your time and sharing your wonderful talents with us! It is always such a treat listening to your performance!   Thank you to everyone who came out to support these amazing musicians and for supporting library programming!! Stay tuned for more upcoming Music Nights! What ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low +3. News Tidbits: If you are travelling into Michigan and downstate, be aware that the Mackinac Bridge has been closed since 3:32 a.m. for a serious two vehicle collision. The bridge will reopen as soon ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low plus 1. News Tidbits: It’s getting time to plan that drive to the Sault and enjoy the beautiful fall colours. The colors are still patchy, but by weekend they should be just gorgeous.

C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Lise Audet, survenu paisiblement le 21 septembre 2026, à l’âge de 81 ans, au Lady Dunn Health Centre. Lise laisse dans le deuil son époux, Roger, avec qui elle a partagé 61 années de vie et de précieux souvenirs. Elle laisse également dans le deuil ses trois enfants, Lynne ...

Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC), a non-profit organization serving the Superior East region, is joining CFDCs across Ontario to celebrate Community Futures Week from September 21 to 27, 2026. The week recognizes the accomplishments of the Community Futures program and its role in helping rural communities through small business financing and regional economic development services.  To celebrate this ...

La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est (SADC Supérieur Est), un organisme sans but lucratif qui dessert la région de Supérieur Est, se joint aux SADC de partout en Ontario pour célébrer la Semaine du développement des collectivités du 21 au 27 septembre 2026. Cette semaine souligne les réalisations du Programme de développement des collectivités et son rôle ...

The Wawa Fire Department was called to a business on Broadway Avenue just after 5 this morning. Firefighters were observed walking around the building until they could gain access to the building to verify that there was no fire. Firefighters were on scene for nearly an hour.

Weather: Yellow Frost Advisory Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing before morning. Low zero. News Tidbits: Although the first day of astronomical fall is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 p.m. it sure felt like it this morning. It wasn’t just frost on ...

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:54 Wawa’s Fire Chief, Kevin Sabourin, is calling on all residents of The Municipality of Wawa to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your ...

Week 18 – 119 golfers, sunny, 14*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 Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 30 2nd Jarett Asselin Shane Bukowski Paul Asselin 31 3rd Shane Bukowski ...

Weather: Yellow Frost Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 overnight. Low +5. News Tidbits: Confederation College’s Primary Care Paramedic program has ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 2.