Local & Area News

Mayor: Fort, Cheryl – 252 Stewart, Paul – 183 Martin, Paul James – 7 Councillors Kistemaker, Peter – 291 Kistemaker, Belinda – 279 Stefanic, Drago – 265 Goutham, Seepana – 263 Peroff, Jon – 192 Stewart, Lisa – 159 O’Keefe, Michael – 147

  The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is providing information for those looking to buy a Mobility Assisted Scooter (MAS) or a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV). Is it a MAS or a LSV? Enclosed LSV’s are often marketed as MAS’s in order to sell to consumers. Enclosed, microcar-style electric vehicles (LSV’s) are becoming more common, and while they are often marketed ...

Mayor: Melanie Pilon – 672 (54.6%) Ray Vaillant – 547 (44.4%) Councillors James Stewart –  819 (66.5%) Brandon Smit – 761 (61.8%) Colton Liddle –  743 (60.4%) Jason North –  550 (44.7%) Shah Mohamed – 544 (44.2%) Cathy Cannon (I) – 430 (34.9%) Mitch Hatfield (I) – 340 (27.6%) Eric Paquette – 254 (20.6%) Ron Ouellette – 136 (11.0%) There ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning late this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 7. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Showers ending overnight then cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low +3. News Tidbits: Sad to hear ...

  The Wawa Sno-Riders have received $39,000 from the Wawa Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Fund to purchase a side-by-side vehicle and brush saw for trail maintenance. Members of the Wawa MAT Fund Committee presented the cheque during the Sno-Riders’ recent open house. The new equipment will help club volunteers maintain approximately 250 kilometres of snowmobile trails in the Wawa area. ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -9 overnight. News Tidbits: Don’t forget to vote today! For voters who require assistance or access to a ...

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Baba) who passed away October 25, 2005.   Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end, They simply mean We’ll miss you Until we meet again   Forever in our hearts, Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley and Matthew Rodney, Cheryl, Mason, McKenna and Marek ...

It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that the family of Barbara Joan Whitehead (Mills) announce her passing on May 18th of this year. A strong, loving and compassionate woman, Mom will be deeply missed. She reached the ripe old age of 90, commenting on her health, “This is what I get for living to 90!” The last ...

October 24th, 2026 – 10:32 p.m.  All sites have been restored. If you are still experiencing issues, please call Tbaytel Technical Support at 1-800-264-9501. There are connectivity issues in Wawa, White River, Hornepayne, Michipicoten River Village and Hawk Junction. Ensure you have wi-fi calling enabled. From TbayTel Saturday, October 24th 3:31 p.m. Continuous troubleshooting work has resulted in service restoration ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h late this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 60% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 11. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Sno-Riders ...

  Chapleau Cree First Nation and Commercial Bioenergy Inc. have jointly created a dedicated bioheat company called Chapleau District Heating Company Inc. The newly established for-profit company aims to own and operate a 3-megawatt thermal district heating plant serving institutional-scale buildings within the community. As a regional first, this initiative will demonstrate the economic and social benefits of a community-scale ...

As Canadians prepare for Halloween, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) and the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) are reminding the public that cosmetic contact lenses can pose serious risks to eye health, even when worn for a single occasion. Cosmetic contact lenses, also called decorative, coloured or costume lenses, change the appearance of the ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. Low 8. News Tidbits: Sad to hear of Tom Skerritt death at the age of 93. He will always be remembered for his roles in Alien, and Top Gun.

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 13. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Fog patches developing this evening. Low +3. News Tidbits: The Sault College Cougars will host the Prairie Football Conference (PFC) champion Regina Thunder at Superior Heights for a national semifinal this Saturday, Oct. ...

September 23, 1985 – October 2, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Sara Kristina Leclair, on October 2, 2026, a week after her 41st birthday. Sara was a generous, loving, kind, nurturing and compassionate person. Funny, witty and bright, she had a wonderful sense of humour and a flair for fashion ...