Local & Area News

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.

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:30 (11:05) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware that the 9-1-1 system has largely stabilized. All OPP Provincial Communications Centres across the province are once again receiving and processing 9-1-1 calls. At about 4:00 a.m. today, the OPP started receiving reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province. Members of the public requiring emergency police ...

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:30 (11:10) La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (Police provinciale) est informée du rétablissement en grande partie du système 9-1-1. Tous les centres de communications provinciaux de la Police provinciale partout dans la province reçoivent et traitent de nouveau les appels au 9-1-1. Vers 4 h ce matin, la Police provinciale a commencé à recevoir des signalements ...

Families expecting a baby or raising young children in Algoma will now be able to access prenatal nutrition and early childhood supports through their local EarlyON Child and Family Centres, bringing services closer to the communities where families already gather, learn, and connect. This change follows the April 2026 renewal of the Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program ...

June 24, 1942 – September 14, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Case on September 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Sandra was the proud mother of Jody (Todd), Debbie (Maurice), Carl (Lucille), Tania, and Joey (Brooke); a much-loved grandmother to 14: Carlee, Heather, Jade, Taylor, Brandon, Madisson, Jarret, Josh, Bradley, Dylan, ...

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. ...