Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 7. News Tidbits: Harvest Algoma now has registered charity status. A $25 donation can ...

In loving memory of Ken Brezenski 71 years. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family overlooking the lake at the Maison McCulloch Hospice. Beloved husband of 40 years to Luanne Brezenski (nee O’Bumsawin). Loving father of Clayton Brezenski and Crystal Hennessey (Norm). Cherished grandfather of Summer, Brooklyn, Nico, Bree-Anna, and Bryce. Predeceased by his parents Felix ...

NEW BOOKS this week are “Dead Men Don’t Play Fetch” by David Rosenfelt, “The Burning Side” by Sarah Damoff and “Love You More” by Emily Giffin. New in Young Adult is “A Deadly Inheritance” by Kelley Armstrong. En Français, nous avons “T’aimer à l’infini” par Sophie Jomain, un livre jeune adulte. Come in and check it out! STAFF PICK OF ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BAT BONANZA – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Mary to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nationwide. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

Weather: Special Weather Statement – Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm, with local amounts up to 70 mm possible in areas that receive several thunderstorms. Today – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 19. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Though they lie quietly, the rocks beneath our feet tell the story of the powerful natural forces that created Lake Superior and the dramatic landscape of the park we know today. Join Claire to explore Lake Superior’s exciting ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then 60 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Low 15. News Tidbits: The Canadian government ...

Wawa will have an election for Mayor, with two candidates vying for the office: Melanie Pilon and Ray Vaillant. For Council, there are two from the current council running: Cathy Cannon and Mitch Hatfield. Joining them as candidates for the next council is Colton Liddle, Shah Mohamed, Jason North, Ron Ouellette, Eric Paquette, Brandon Smit, and James Stewart. Susan Johnson ...

The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing their investigation into a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred in an isolated area north of Wawa. On August 22, 2026, at approximately 6:01 p.m., the Superior East OPP responded to a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) rollover on a trail near Lochalsh, approximately 30 km east of Dubreuilville. The ...

Aug 24, 2026 at 14:51 The Wawa Boil Water Advisory previously affecting Superior Avenue, Regina Crescent, Poplar Street, and Birch Street has now been lifted (rescinded). Recent water samples collected and analyzed were found to be in compliance with provincial regulations, therefore, the Boil Water Advisory issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, has now been rescinded. Algoma Public Health has ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 8. News Tidbits: Congratulations to all the anglers who participated in the salmon derby!

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: TIMBER THROUGH TIME– Lake Superior Provincial Park has a diversity of forest types, all with unique features. Indigenous peoples and settlers alike had methods for forest management. Join Colin to explore how these two perspectives interweave and the impact it had here in the park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM ...

Week 14 – 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 Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 31 2nd Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Anders Morden 31 3rd Brandon Case Dylan Buckell ...

10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED WALK: BIRDING BASICS – Are you interested in birding but don’t know where to begin? Join Kelly and Mary for a short walk where you’ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore the exciting world of birds at LSPP! Please sport sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Binoculars will ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 70% chance of showers changing to 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle ...