Local & Area News

Sep 26, 2024 at 06:40 Environment Canada has issued a Fog Advisory for: Marathon – Schreiber White River – Dubreuilville Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Blind River – Thessalon Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Near zero visibility in dense fog is ...

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver operating a white SUV that was in the Town of Blind River. Another complaint advised that the impaired driver was travelling westbound on Highway 17 and may be driving home to Bruce ...

This afternoon the Municipality of Wawa lifted the Boil Water Advisory after the successful completion of water testing. BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED Effective Immediately Issued Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:00 P.M. The Wawa Boil Water Advisory has now been lifted (rescinded). Recent water samples collected and analyzed were found to be in compliance with provincial regulations, therefore, the Boil Water ...

It is with broken hearts that the family of Margaret announces her passing at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday September 2024 at the age of 59 years. Beloved mother of Jordan Robert. Loving daughter of Clara Robert and the late Elzear Robert. Dear sister of Paul Robert (Marjorie), Jerry Robert (Laura), Joanne Robert (Kevin), Gerri LeBlanc (Gary), Leo Robert ...

Mark 9:30-37    Whoever welcomes a child, welcomes me.  In the Gospel of Mark, there was tension between the disciples and the multitude, particularly the children. Considering the few children and youth in churches today, how do we understand the words of Jesus to the disciples, “ Whoever welcomes such a child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me ...

The Moore family would like to thank family and friends from near and far for attending the Interment and Celebration of Life for the late Kathleen (Kathy) Moore. Thank you to those that could not attend but sent messages of condolence through social media and the Wawa-News. Special thank you to Lorna Chiupka for the beautiful interment ceremony and the ...

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service at a residence on Sand Bay Road in Goulais River. While on route, police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) approaching them with two occupants not wearing helmets and the driver holding a bottle of liquor. ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers or drizzle early this morning. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight_ Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 17 active wildland fires ...

Integra Resources Corp. and Florida Canyon Gold Inc. are pleased to announce the receipt of a voting support agreement from Alamos Gold Inc. in favour of the transaction announced on July 29, 2024 between Integra and FCGI, whereby Integra will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of FCGI pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement. In connection with ...

  Emergency Services were called to the Old Woman Hill, just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. When Wawa-news arrived, a transport was blocking the east bound lane about 3/4 down the hill. A line of fluid marked the highway for about 500ft before the truck stopped, and firefighters were applying absorbant material to the area beside the front driver’s wheel. ...

Split the Pot Lottery’s 13 grand prize winners were revealed to the public on Friday after the payout soared to a final total of $1,156,420. Congratulations to the winners: One winner (60% of the final payout) | Winnings: $693,852 Lisa E. of Kitchener, Ticket #37311174 Two winners (split 20% of the final payout) | Winnings: $115,642 each  Karen G. of ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 10 are being observed. The fire hazard is mostly low ...

Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, issued the following statement to mark Gender Equality Week: “Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and leadership of women and their contributions to the economy, culture and history of our province. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge that women and girls continue to face barriers ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwayne McCoy on September 8, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dwayne was born in Wawa, Ontario on September 14, 1965 to Helen (Lubkert) and Joseph McCoy. Dwayne met his best friend and soul mate, Manon Champagne at the young age of 16. Together they built a ...

The North East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to be joining forces with agencies across Canada and North America today for “Operation Clear Track”- the continent’s single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative. Coordinated by Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada, Operation Clear Track aims to reduce railway crossing and trespassing incidents in Canada and the ...