Local & Area News

In-Person Worship Services will continue on November 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. The United Church Women wish to extend a big Thank You to everyone who helped in so many ways to make the recent Thrift Shop a success.

Nov 10, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this evening. Low minus 1 with temperature rising to plus 2 by morning. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There ...

  Today we are sharing information on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of Fraud or Identity Theft. There are simple methods you can use to improve the security of your information. If it sounds too good to be true it likely is. If you have any doubt about the legitimacy of the call, email or communication, hang ...

Heavy rain, snow and strong winds expected tonight into Friday. A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow to parts of Northwestern Ontario. Precipitation is expected to begin tonight before quickly intensifying early Thursday morning and then easing slowly throughout the day on Friday. Throughout the event rain is forecast for communities closer ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 07:04 A messy mix of weather expected Thursday into Friday. A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow to parts of Northwestern Ontario. Precipitation is expected to begin Thursday morning and then ease slowly throughout the day on Friday. Throughout the event, rain is forecast for communities closer to ...

Nov 10, 2021 at 06:41 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health has posted a statement regarding the health district’s ninth death related to COVID-19. The statement says that, “Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared.” Algoma Public Health also reported in the same statement that there are 10 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#584 – #593), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Six ...

On November 9, 2021, at 8:55 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Asselin Township, approximately 50 kilometres south of Wawa. The driver of the sedan was pronounced deceased at the scene. Members of the Northeast Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. A key part of road safety is making sure your vehicle has proper road surface traction in the winter. All-season tires don’t work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement. The stopping distance of a car ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: RPX) (“Red Pine” or the “Company”) is pleased to report a significant gold intersection from its 2021 drilling program in the Surluga South discovery area of its Wawa project in Ontario. The Surluga South discovery is now extending up to 500 metres down-dip from the boundary of the current mineral resource of the Surluga Deposit. ...

On November 2, 2021, at approximately 10:42 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter on Pine Street in the Town of Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, Kyle PAQUETTE, 29 years-of-age, of Chapleau was charged with the following: Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit ...

On November 5, 2021, at approximately 6:13 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Second Avenue in the Town of Wawa. The investigation revealed that two individuals had assaulted one another during a physical altercation. As a result, a 28-years-old person, from Wawa, was charged ...

On October 30, 2021, at approximately 8:53 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Planer Road in the Town of Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old person, from Chapleau, was charged with the following: Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate, contrary to section ...

Nov 9, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 9. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Low minus 5. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 68 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. News Tidbits: The rising ...

  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is our Crime Prevention message of the day. Property crime is often a crime of opportunity. The CPTED theory reduces the opportunity for property crime to occur. Maintain your property to keep clear line of sight from inside your home or business, trimming trees, shrubs and plants is an effective way of increasing ...