Local & Area News

Wawa Fire was called to the former Polish Hall just before 11 p.m. this evening. Firefighters entered the building via the side entrance, although there was no visible smoke from any windows or doors at first. SE OPP Wawa was at the scene. There were a number of people in the parking lot, although it is unknown if they came ...

The hardest thing we’ve ever done was say goodbye to you thirty years ago, September 15th, 1994, the first day of hunting season. Traditions are the stories that families write together The stories of our lives are written in the day to day things we’ve shared Our lives were forever changed by your love & you being unapologetically you Love ...

The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded their investigation on Aberdeen Street in Chapleau.   On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Superior East OPP were called to a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. The OPP had numerous resources on scene during the investigation and appreciate the public’s cooperation in refraining from the area. Earlier: ...

At 15:17 the highway was reopened.   Sep 14, 2024 at 13:11 Wawa Fire has left the scene, and the highway is now open to one lane.   Sep 14, 2024 at 12:26 Hwy 17 has been closed due to a commercial vehicle fire south of Wawa. The Wawa Fire Department is responding. OPP will have placed barricades at Pinewood ...

There were 126 golfers on a sunny afternoon with temperatures of 19C. 1st Flight Score 1st Kory Charbonneau Dylan Buckell Brandon Case 27 2nd Anders Morden Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin 32 3rd Mark McRae Rolly Lachapelle Mike McCoy 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Chris Buckell Peter Moore Kevin Willish 34 2nd Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 34 3rd Gary ...

Alamos Gold Inc. has released an updated three-year production and operating guidance incorporating the recently completed acquisition of the Magino mine, as well as increased 2024 production guidance for the Mulatos District. Capital guidance has also been updated to include the development of the Puerto Del Aire (“PDA”) project and a revised initial capital estimate for the Phase 3+ Expansion ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 27. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 in not under control, 1 is ...

We had 78 golfers! It was another beautiful day on the course. Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants. Reminder – tee times now begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. 1st Flight: 1st: Lise Noel, Isabel Chicoine, Jen Lamontagne – 38 2nd: Jody McRae, Donna Korytko, Rachael Korytko-Amos – 39 3rd: Toni Rutland, Lise Noel, Guylaine ...

Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 33. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. On September 13th, 1952 it was a high of 28.3C Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 11 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 2 are under ...

Betty’s Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Family and friends can gather at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 429 Wawa from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to honour her presence in our lives. We will be encouraging attendees to share stories of how Betty made a positive impact on their lives, as she was special to ...

Sep 13, 2024 at 06:53 At 6:14 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for the following:’ Agawa Chapleau Dubreuilville Lake Superior Provincial Park Missinaibi Lake Pukaskwa Park Wawa White River Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Dense fog patches have developed overnight. As a result visibility will be reduced to near zero in some locales. The ...

Sep 13, 2024 at 06:34 At 22:42 the highway was reopened. Below is the update from OPP. On September 12, 2024, members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment as well as Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11/17 and First Street in the Town of Nipigon involving ...

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. today announces the appointment of Ronald ‘Jono’ Lawrence as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Resources effective January 1, 2025. Anthea Bath, President and CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Jono to Wesdome’s senior leadership team. With an exceptional track record in mineral exploration and resource expansion, combined with his extensive global technical expertise in both ...

Four people are facing multiple charges including Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences following a traffic stop in Marathon. A significant amount of suspected Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone and a large amount of Cannabis were seized as a result of the traffic stop. On September 8, 2024, members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were notified by members ...

On September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of gas from a local gas station on Highway 17B in the Town of Echo Bay. Investigation determined a brown conversion van had driven away from the gas station without paying $190 in fuel. At approximately 10:45 a.m., ...