Local & Area News

After a brief battle with cancer Bob decided to proceed with the MAID program on Saturday, November 8, 2025, he was in his 84th year. Predeceased by his mother Mary Woods, and beloved sister Sharon. Survived by his sons Derek, Brent (Priscilla) and Todd and sister Brenda Wasilewski. He will be missed by his grandchildren Ryker, Cam, Cole and Jake. Bob ...

Games run Friday through Sunday with a Competitive figure skating demonstration on Sunday at noon by Evie-Marie Beach (Prior to the finals). No cost to enter and watch, but there is a silver collection at the door. Any donations will be forwarded to the Wawa Mustangs this year.   Friday Games: 1 BEER 6:00 PM Cluster Pucks VS Beer Naked ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Wind southeast 20 km/h. Low 1 with temperature rising to 4 by morning. News Tidbits: Don’t forget – Public Skating ...

Nov 14, 2025 at 06:12 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-14 05:13 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-14 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-14 05:19 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau ...

It’s that time of year again for our annual Fall By Hand Festival.  Not sure why we call it the “Fall” festival as it seems to be more of a “Christmas” festival.  Either way, it has been the Fall By Hand Festival for over 40 years.  It generally happens on the third Saturday of November and that is this weekend. ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents in local communities near rivers and lakes to practice ice safety as colder weather sets in. Thin layers of ice have begun forming along area shorelines, but these early-season surfaces are not safe to venture onto. The OPP is committed to keeping communities safe this winter and ...

The 2025 Mining Showcase, held October 2–3 at the Wawa Community Centre, welcomed more than 250 high school students from Chapleau, Dubreuilville, White River, and Wawa for an immersive, hands-on introduction to the mining industry. The event featured over 20 interactive stations, including mining simulators, safety demonstrations, engineering exhibits, and career exploration booths. Students engaged directly with professionals from across ...

A Remembrance Prayer: In a world of uncertainty, let us turn to God, who laid the foundation of the universe, whose infinite moral arc bends toward the side of justice. Let us pray to God who steadies us as we pray; Gracious God, on this day, we remember. We remember you as the Creator of the universe, who created us ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 3. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early this evening. Clearing late this evening. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

Nov 13, 2025 at 06:12 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Region Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-11-13 05:06 NER – Foleyet – 47 A From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-11-13 05:22 NER – Chapleau ...

A home invasion in Terrace Bay has led to multiple charges following an investigation by members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 10:48 a.m., officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in Terrace Bay. As a result of the incident, Dwayne FERRIS, age ...

Rank Wins GP Tom Terris 1 2 2 Aaron Bumstead 2 1 2 Mark Leschishin 2 1 2 Matthew Morrison 2 1 2 Spencer Terris 2 1 2 Ron Hale 6 0 2 Game Schedule for Monday, November 10th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Terris vs Bumstead S. Terrris vs Morrison Hale vs Leschishin

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce gold assay results from its Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. The new assay results are from two (2) drill holes totaling 1,487 metres (“m”) completed as part of the exploration drilling program finished in July 2025. The holes were drilled to follow up on High-Grade surface sampling results of 75.90 g/t and 47.80 ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 2. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this evening. Low -4. Wind chill -7 overnight. News Tidbits: Last night, the Northern ...

Nov 12, 2025 at 06:00 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-11-12 05:09 Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow packed Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-12 05:25 Highway 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare ...