Local & Area News

The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating missing person Christopher FERGUSON-MCCOY, 32. Christopher was last in contact with family members in June. He is described as a male with a light complexion, about 6′ in height with a medium build. He has medium-length black and grey curly hair, a full black and grey beard, and brown ...

Jul 3, 2025 at 14:05 (13:55) ON511 advises that the highway has been opened. Jul 3, 2025 at 12:20 Hwy 17 is currently closed at this time for a collision approx. 20km north of Wawa (just past Black Trout Lake). SE OPP, Algoma Paramedic Services and Wawa Fire are currently on scene. The collision occurred just before 12 Noon. ON511 ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. Friday – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the morning then 40% chance of showers late in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 ...

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region yesterday. There are currently 2 active fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed.   The fire hazard is a low to high across the Northeast Region with a few areas starting to show an extreme hazard.

On June 29th, the Sunday Service was held at the Pentecostal Church with patients from the hospital and those from the congregations of the churches in Wawa. The weather was not good enough to be outside but the singing inside was very joyful.   The United Church will have a service this Sunday, July 6th. Our special guest will be ...

On Thursday, June 26th, the graduating class of Michipicoten High School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate. After years of perseverance, the Class of 2025 made their entrance to the familiar tune of Pomp and Circumstance. The ceremony featured speeches from Algoma District School Board Superintendent, Mr. Frank Palumbo, as well as words of wisdom from ...

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 2 active fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed. The fire hazard is a primarily low to moderate across the Northeast Region with a few areas starting to show a high hazard. There are 34 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 10 fires ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 15. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing before ...

Jul 1, 2025 at 20:55 The Canada Day fireworks scheduled for tonight on Wawa Lake have been postponed until tomorrow evening, July 2nd.

168 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 19C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Dylan Buckell 32 2nd Tim ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior this morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 9. Wednesday – Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the morning. 40% ...

Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.    Caring and thoughtful father of Sylvia, Michelle (Robert) and Ryan. Loving grandfather of Angie, Deacon, Alyjah, Teagan and Ryanna. Dear brother of Gary (Barb), Wendy, late Bill and Joe (Brenda). He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Keith will also be sadly missed by Manon and ...

Mother Nature threw everything at us – severe weather warnings, thunderstorms, rain, wind, hail and fog- but our awesome golfers persevered and were able to complete their rounds. A tasty snack greeted them on Hole 5 and a delicious dinner, catered by Judy Page-Moore was served in the clubhouse. Despite the weather, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Golfing skills were ...

There were 11 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of June 29. Northeast Region: There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 3 active fires in the Northeast; one is under control, and two are being observed. The fire hazard is a mixture of low to moderate to high ...