Local & Area News

Le premier ministre Doug Ford a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’Action de grâce : « Cette Action de grâce, je tiens à partager mes meilleurs vœux avec tous ceux qui célèbrent cette fête partout en Ontario alors que nous faisons le bilan et nous exprimons notre gratitude pour les bienfaits de la dernière année. L’Ontario est un ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 7. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low plus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is not under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region with two ...

Oct 12, 2024 at 00:51 The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people in relation to an ongoing death investigation. On July 6, 2024, police were called after an unknown person with no vital signs was left at a hospital in Blind River. The person was transported to hospital by two individuals in a ...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward Roy announce his peaceful passing on October 5, 2024, at the Sault Area Hospital in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Diana Lea Marie (nee Lalonde) Roy of 51 years. Ed was the loving and proud father of Robby and Terry Roy of Wawa, Ontario. Cherished grandfather of Jamie (Jose) ...

Even if you’ve taken drugs or have some on you, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act can protect you. Opioid overdoses are claiming the lives of thousands of people across Ontario and are steadily increasing. The statistics and numbers related to overdoses do not capture the profound distress being felt by those impacted. Observers may hesitate to call 911 in ...

Les Loups from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) were a standout on the field! The senior’s soccer team won first place during a local tournament after winning their 5 consecutive games against other teams from the area. The students demonstrated tremendous team and school spirit! Congratulations to all the young athletes and to Kael Dechamplain (grade 8) who was awarded the title ...

  Les Loups de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) se sont démarqués sur le terrain! L’équipe de soccer sénior s’est mérité la 1re place lors d’un tournoi local après avoir remporté ses 5 parties contre d’autres équipes de la région. Les élèves ont démontré un esprit d’école et d’équipe incontournable! Félicitations à tous les athlètes ainsi qu’à Kael Dechamplain, élève de 8e ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 16 with temperature falling to 9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are being observed. The fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northeast ...

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft complaint at the Spanish Four Seasons Waterfront Complex on Garnier Road in the Town of Spanish. With the assistance from the Manitoulin Detachment OPP the investigation determined an individual attended the complex to get coffee and water. The ...

This Sunday is Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on all the blessings you have had in the past year. Take a moment to think, what was a blessing and what was something you thought was a trial but later found out it was good. Here is a Thanksgiving Poem by Minnie Klemme. Horn of Plenty If I had a horn ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low minus 1. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are being observed. The fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northeast Region, with the ...

Oct 8, 2024 at 20:46 Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 144, between Cartier and Gogama. On October 8, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Nipissing West OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger vehicle. One person was pronounced deceased at the ...

On September 28, 2024, the North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, All Terrain Vehicle and Vessel Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) Team were called to assist a vessel-in-distress on Lake Nipissing that was carrying two occupants. Fortunately, the occupants were safe upon police arrival and the water filled vessel was towed to shore. Weather, Water and Wave conditions quickly change during ...