Local & Area News

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low plus 2 with risk of frost. News Tidbits: Don’t forget Music Nite at the Wawa Public Library tonight! Paula and Peter ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warn of a current major Rogers wireless scam involves criminals calling customers about a fake phone upgrade, having a real device delivered to your home, and then tricking you into mailing it back to a fraudulent address. How the Device Return Scam Works: Initial Call: The scammer will call you and they already ...

26 October, 1935 – 22 July, 2026 Liz passed away peaceful on Wednesday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 90.  Liz was born in Whitemouth, MB to parents Julianna and Ludwig Derecki.  She was a loving mother to Julie Biluk (Darrell McDonagh) of Edmonton, AB and Dianne Richmond (Don) of Brockville, ON.  Also, a wonderful grandmother to Christopher Richmond of Ottawa, ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 8. News Tidbits: First frost yesterday, Halloween is coming… The Wawa Goose Senior’s Centre is screening “Wicked” tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 with pop, juice, water and cookies available to purchase from their fridge. Please pre-register by contacting the WGSC. ...

Members of the North West Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents of scams affecting communities within our region. Residents are being warned about an increase in fraudulent calls from individuals posing as employees of telecommunications companies. These fraudsters use high-pressure tactics to convince victims to provide access to their electronic devices, online banking information, and personal ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 80. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low plus 5.

Surrounded by loved ones, Jack peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Jack will be missed dearly by his loving wife Marilyn and his children Angela (Robb), Barbara and Michelle (Chris). Jack leaves his grandchildren Hunter (Katherine), Matthew, Delaney, Haylee, Andrew, Allie, Madison and Lucas with many cherished memories. Jack was generous with ...

Weather: Yellow Frost Advisory Today – Partly cloudy. Becoming sunny this morning. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning near midnight. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this evening then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 before morning. Low 9. News Tidbits: The hazardous waste collection ...

Week 17 – 161 golfers, 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 Shane Bukowski Anders Dereski Spare 30 2nd Max Simon Bradley Case Brandon Case 31 3rd Mike Lavergne Kyle ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this evening. ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 24. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight -Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Wind south 20 km/h. Low 15. News Tidbits: Today is the ...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Bryan Ford Gaston Shorey at Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday September 8, 2026, at the age of 28. Bryan grew up in Wawa and loved working on small engines, hunting, and especially fishing. Somehow, he would figure out how to build at least one boat motor out ...

A 51-year-old individual from Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with multiple offences following a traffic complaint in Chapleau. On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver in the Township of Chapleau. Officers located the vehicle on Martel Road and ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 7. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the scheduled power outage today for residents of Poplar Street, Superior Avenue and Regina Crescent between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pole replacements.

We are so very thankful for the support from local businesses and individuals that ensured such a successful library program! We are very thankful for the partnerships we have developed over the years and are very grateful for that continued support and wonderful relationship we have with our community members! Thank you to all the children who attend our programs ...