Local & Area News

This year, to mark Family Day which was held on February 21, students and staff at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) participated in various winter activities. During a sunny and chilly afternoon, many outdoor enthusiasts were able to indulge in hockey, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sliding. We would like to thank Ms. Valérie Lévesque, teacher at ÉS Saint-Joseph, for organizing this ...

Cette année, afin de souligner la Journée de la famille du 21 février, les élèves et les membres du personnel de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont participé à diverses activités hivernales. C’est ainsi que lors d’un après-midi ensoleillé et frisquet, plusieurs adeptes du plein air ont pu s’adonner au hockey, ski de fond, raquette et glissage. On remercie vivement Mme ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. In particular, people are receiving text and email messages advises them of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) validation permit (or valtag) refund. Then click on a link to claim your refund. Do not click on the ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 10 12 FAHRER, Tom 2 7 11 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 6 11 McCOY, Joe 4 6 11 LALONDE, Lance 5 3 11 STOYCHEFF, Peter 6 0 8 Playoffs begin Monday, March 7th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS McCOY STOYCHEFF LALONDE

For the past few years, École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) has offered the course “French: Discovering the Contemporary Voices of First Nations, Métis and Inuit” (Grade 11). Taught by Ms. Carole Bouffard, this course allows students to deepen their knowledge of the themes and stylistic elements of various cultural expression forms, by studying various texts by First Nations, Métis and Inuit ...

Depuis quelques années, l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) offre le cours « Français : découvrir les voix contemporaines des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuit” (11e année). Enseigné par Mme Carole Bouffard, ce cours permet aux élèves d’approfondir leurs connaissances des thèmes et des éléments stylistiques des formes d’expression culturelles, en étudiant divers textes d’auteurs des Premières Nations, Métis et Inuit. ...

Angus Gold has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in six (6) mineral claims (the “Acquisition Claims”) that are contiguous and adjacent to the Golden Sky Project located in Wawa, Ontario. The Company also announces that it has recently staked an additional 49 mineral claims (the “Staked Claims”). The Golden Sky project is the site of significant new gold ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) and Serious Fraud Office Ontario (SFO), in concert with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are launching the annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign. This year’s national fraud prevention campaign will focus on impersonation scams and various frauds that prey upon vulnerable consumers and businesses. A majority of the scams and frauds involve an ...

Feb 28, 2022 at 08:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 18 this morning and minus 8 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Wind ...

Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is a collaborative social media campaign focused on raising awareness about invasive species and how to protect Canada’s natural spaces. ISAW is inspired by the ‘National Invasive Species Awareness Week’ in the United States, with Canada sharing the same dates as the U.S. campaign. For many years, the Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network, Forests Ontario, ...

Feb 28, 2022 at 08:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 9. Wind chill minus 33 this morning and minus 12 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight = Snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 9 1 FAHRER, Tom 2 8 1 BUCKELL, Chris 3 6 1 CORLEY, Sarah 4 5 1 McCOY, Joe 5 4 0 SWITZER, Terry 5 4 0 HALL, Dave 7 1 0 MERCER, Danny 7 1 0 Playoff Games begin March 3rd, 2022.  

Feb 27, 2022 at 03:35 At 3:15 a.m. the highway was opened. Feb 26, 2022 at 23:14 Highway 17 between Wawa and Batchawana Bay has been closed due to poor weather and poor road conditions.

February 18, 1925 – February 23, 2022 Passed away peacefully, after a very short illness, at Sault Area Hospital on February 23rd, 2022 in his 98th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth, whom he missed dearly during the past ten years. Survived by his children Jayne, Randy (Jennifer), late Gary (Vicki), Tracy (Cindy) and Jennifer (Chad). Grandfather of David ...

Feb 26, 2022 at 08:56 Weather: Today – Flurries. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 cm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70. High minus 7. Wind chill minus 25 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow ending near midnight then partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Local ...