Local & Area News

On July 1st the Wawa Fire Department was called to George Street because of reports of a downed power line. There was a power line down and firefighters blocked the street preventing any travel along the street. After a short wait, A technician from Algoma Power came and flipped the switch at the pole, and removed the line from the ...

December 2, 1942 – June 30, 2025 R. Neil Mackay at the age of 82, passed away suddenly on Monday June 30, 2025, in Missinabie, Ontario, surrounded by the wilderness he loved so deeply.   Born on December 2, 1942, Neil was a proud graduate of the University of Waterloo and spent his professional life as an Electrical Engineer in ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan John Schreiber on June 23, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the age of 59. He passed in the country that resonated in his heart and over time became his adoptive home. He didn’t see borders – he simply saw a place that mirrored his free spirit and his ...

111 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 2nd Reminder This Season: Respectfully, please keep up the pace of play with the group in front of you. At no time should 1.5 – 2 empty holes become open in front of your group. This holds up the rest of the field of play and is not ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 95. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Jack. Dear mother of John, and cherished grandmother of Noah and Abby. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Ethel Moore, along with her siblings. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region as of last night. There are currently 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed.   The fire hazard varies from moderate to high across the Northeast Region. Most of the area along the James Bay coast has a low hazard.

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Showers with a few thunderstorms beginning this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers with a few thunderstorms ending after midnight then cloudy. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 60 after ...

Peacefully, in Niagara Falls on April 19, 2025, in her 87th year.  Predeceased by her first husband Jakub Halucha (1995), and her second husband Constantino (Joe) Sebastiano (2022).  Dear sister of Miła (Michał) of Młodow, Poland.  Predeceased by her other three siblings – Julek, Grzesiek and Zosia.  Dearly loved mother of Les (Caroline), Henryka Anderson (John) and Jim (Laura).  Proud ...

There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region as of last night. There are currently 2 active fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed. The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast Region.

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening ...

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 ...