Local & Area News

Jun 1, 2026 at 04:31 At 3:29 a.m. OPP reopened Hwy 129. Ontario Provincial Police – North East Region fb’d “Hwy. 129 has reopened between Hwy. 17 in Thessalon and Hwy. 667 near Chapleau. We appreciated your patience and understanding during the on-site investigation and clean-up.” May 31, 2026 at 20:07 Travel woes continue for travellers. A collision on Highway ...

1944 – 2026 Beverley Jean Pruneau nee-Scott, 81, of Wawa, Ontario, died in Thunder Bay, Ontario on May 26, 2026. She was born in Capreol, Ontario in 1944 to Helen Ruby and Herbert William Scott, and grew up in North Bay, Ontario. Beverley attended Algonquin high school and had a rewarding career as a stewardess with Austin Airways and a ...

Week #2 153 Golfers Sunny 15*C 1st Flight Score 1st Mark McRae Mike McCoy Monte White 33 2nd Marc Belanger Dan Guay Carl Chabot 33 3rd Rene Gagne Dave Jennings Jim Oleynik 34 2nd Flight Score 1st Joe McCoy Michel Lemoyne Monte White 34 2nd Roger Lord Jeremi Lord Spare 34 3rd Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Brady Desrochers 34 3rd ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. News Tidbits: Tonight, if you are out watching the moon rise, it is known as a Blue Moon. The second full moon of the month is known as a Blue Moon. Congratulations to Kevin Mongeau who won $2,454,522 in Thunder Bay’s 50/50 May Draw! ...

On Sunday, a CH-148 Cyclone landed in Wawa in order to fuel up on its way west. The Cyclone is the replacement for the Sea King. Despite delays in supply chain, production and technical issues, the Cyclone offers capabilities that are “an order of magnitude better,” including sonar, sonobuoy processing, and imaging radar for the Canadian Forces. This aircraft was ...

Half of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders killed in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdiction were not wearing a helmet. It’s a statistic that has seen little change in more than a decade and one that leaves no doubt about the risks of not protecting your head and your livelihood on the trails. Impaired driving is another deadly risk of operating an ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low 6. News Tidbits: Very sad today to hear that Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup ...

We did it Wawa! Over $9000 was raised with this past Smile Cookie campaign to support the 1st Wawa Scouts! Thank you to our amazing community for your support! Thank you to Wawa Tim Hortons for selecting us and giving us this opportunity! With these funds the 1st Wawa Scouts can continue to offer programs for youth age 5 to ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. News Tidbits: Soccer is happening at the MMCC Field today. MHS & Saint-Joseph Girl’s Soccer team the Chevikes will be playing at 9:30 a.m. against Kenora and again at 3:30. ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low 6.

Wednesday, May 27th is Music Night with James Smedley! We are so excited for May Music Night with James. This event is free and everyone is welcome. See you there. Saturday Mahjong with Dave! May the 3oth  is the next day scheduled with Dave but the table and tiles are available at any time! Watch for the June dates coming soon. ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 7. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Ice Fishing Derby is holding their AGM tonight at the MMCC

The Michipicoten Rod and Gun Club hosted shooters and guests from across the Algoma region at the 33rd annual Blackfly Shoot on Sunday, May 24, 2026.   This friendly competition is held with 5 person teams shooting rimfire and centrefire rifles, handguns and shotguns over a series of challenging targets.  Five teams from Thessalon, St. Joseph Island, Sault Ste. Marie ...

Welcome back ladies! 54 women braved the 5-degree weather to kick off the new season.  As we begin, we send a special thank you to our amazing sponsors who jumped on board!  We give a warm welcome to Kaya Zawadzki as our new team lead in the Pro-Shop and our kitchen lead, Bailey Hiebert-Long to the Clubhouse.  Things are shaping ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 60% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting ...