Local & Area News

Marten Falls First Nation is declaring a state of emergency due to an operational failure of the First Nation’s aging Wastewater system. There is immediate and high risk to the health of community members who consume any water from the water system in Marten Falls. The wastewater plant malfunctioned on Friday and immediate steps were taken to replace parts that ...

ALL ARE WELCOME! For further information contact Beverly Boyd at (705) 852-1221   Sunday, December 8           2nd Sunday of Advent Service of Morning Prayer                                   10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 10 Service of Quiet and Comfort                       7:00 p.m. For many of us the joy of Christmas has been replaced with a sense of loss, of sorrow, or confusion.  The Service of Quiet ...

Canada Post will restart operations tomorrow and begin the process of safely ramping up and stabilizing operations across the country. With a large, integrated network of processing plants, depots and post offices, stabilizing operations will take time and the company asks Canadians for their patience. Canada Post will continue to keep Canadians updated with information posted on canadapost.ca. Parcels, Lettermail ...

Many people in our community are struggling to deal with the aftermath of the terrible event of this past Thursday. We need to support one another even as we support Bridgette and her entire family as they and the medical community works to bring healing to her boyd Vigil for Bridgette St. Paul’s Anglican Church 60 Second Avenue Monday, December ...

The view from the lookout over Michipicoten Bay was beautiful Saturday evening. Just visible on the horizon was Michipicoten Island. Looking to the left, one could just see the sun descending behind the ribbon clouds, and minutes later peeking below the cloud and just above the horizon lighting it on fire. A beautiful sunset.  

The 2024 Santa Parade was a resounding success. There were over 30 floats that made their way down Broadway and Mission Road to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre where everyone could enjoy hot chocolate and a small campfire with Mayor and Council. Thanks to Luc Berthiaume for the photography.    

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of rain or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature steady near +3. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to periods of snow near midnight. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Fog patches dissipating this evening. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting ...

Content warning: This statement contains information regarding Indian Residential Schools. A National Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for former Residential School students. Emotional and crisis referral services are available by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419. The Hope for Wellness Line is available to all Indigenous Peoples and provides immediate, toll-free telephone and online support, ...

The GST/HST break lasts from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and gives a tax break on many everyday essentials. Types of items that qualify The GST/HST break includes certain qualifying daily necessities as well as items that bring joy to the season, such as: Children’s clothing and footwear Children’s diapers Children’s car seats Certain children’s toys Jigsaw puzzles ...

Class Members of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement will be able to submit their Claims for compensation starting on March 10, 2025. The first Claims Period to open is for the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class, which represent two of nine Classes included in the Settlement. These first two Classes include ...

Les membres des groupes du règlement relatif aux services à l’enfance et à la famille des Premières Nations et au principe de Jordan pourront présenter leurs demandes d’indemnisation à compter du 10 mars 2025. La première période de réclamation à s’ouvrir concerne le groupe des enfants retirés de leur foyer et le groupe des familles des enfants retirés de leur ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -27 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy before morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6 with temperature rising to ...

Mayor Melanie Pilon has issued the following statement: The Municipality of Wawa is shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting that occurred yesterday at the Wawa Branch of the Northern Credit Union. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of those impacted. These situations are devastating for everyone involved. The next few days will be a ...

Highway 17 has been reopened. Please drive with care. Dec 13, 2024 at 01:17 The highway remains closed at this time. Dec 13, 2024 at 01:17 Just after midnight Highway 17 was closed between Wawa and the MTO Weight Scales at Heyden (Sault Ste. Marie) due to poor weather conditions. The radar image above shows significant snow squall streamers. Motorists ...

The community of Wawa was shocked yesterday by the news of a shooting in the community. A Wawa resident and employee at NCU received life-altering injuries and is in hospital undergoing surgery. A close friend of the family has launched a GoFundMe to help her and her family in this time of need. You can donate (link) to help, and ...