Local & Area News

A Winter Weather Travel Advisory continues for Highway 17 between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie (Searchmont).  Environment Canada warns that southerly winds ahead of a cold front continue to generate lake enhanced snow for the region this morning.   Reduced visibility in falling snow and snow-covered roads could potentially lead to difficult driving conditions, especially along Highway 17. An additional ...

Weather: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. High plus 1. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries overnight with risk of freezing drizzle. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 overnight. Temperature steady near zero. Wind chill minus 7 overnight. Winter Weather Travel Advisory: Agawa – ...

On December 18, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 10 kilometers south of Wawa. Officers arrived on scene and found that a single tractor-trailer had struck a rock-cut. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced ...

At 4:33 Environment Canada ended the snow squall watch for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville In exchange, a Winter Weather Travel Advisory has been issued for this evening and overnight for Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River and Dubreuilville EC explains that, “a cold front moving across northern Ontario this evening will bring southerly winds over ...

On December 17, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 30-year-old Jordan Paim for pointing a firearm. At 6:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 200 block of McNabb Street. It’s alleged the accused forced his way into the residence with a shotgun, struck the victim with the weapon, demanded money, and fired the weapon inside the ...

Dec 18, 2020 at 13:36 Wawa-news has been told from the collision site that one lane is open.   Dec 18, 2020 at 12:25 Higway 17 is now closed from Wawa (Pinewood Drive) to Batchawana due to this collision. Dec 18, 2020 at 12:03 Ontario511 has confirmed the highway closure.   Dec 18, 2020 at 11:42   Highway 17 (20km ...

Last year on December 13th it was bitterly cold. But that didn’t stop people from participating in and coming out to watch it. Broadway Avenue and Mission Road was lined with vehicles with people staying warm inside waiting for the 2nd Annual Wawa Christmas Parade to begin. A cruiser from the SE OPP – Wawa detachment lead the festivities. There ...

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 ...

Merry Christmas from St. Monica’s Parish! Due to current strict COVID-19 guidelines, our Christmas Eve masses will be restricted to parishioners and guests who have pre-registered for the services. We pray that by this time next year, the COVID-19 Pandemic will have been controlled, and once again we can welcome everyone to our Christmas Eve services. Enjoy the Christmas season ...

Snow squall watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Schreiber Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. A cold front moving across northern Ontario today, will bring southerly winds ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board says farewell and congratulations to long-term employee Chris Spina, Superintendent of Business, on his retirement. Spina, who attended St. Ann Catholic School and graduated from St. Mary’s College, concludes a 33-year career in Catholic education tomorrow. Spina began his career with the Sault Ste. Marie Roman Catholic Separate School Board on March 2, 1987, ...

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ms. Claire Pilon on December 16, 2020.   Recognized for her commitment to Sudbury’s Francophone community, Ms. Pilon held for many years the position of school board trustee with the former Sudbury District Roman Catholic Separate School Board. She was the first Chair of the Conseil scolaire catholique ...

C’est avec tristesse que nous vous informons du décès de Mme Claire Pilon le 16 décembre dernier.   Reconnue pour son engagement au sein de la communauté francophone de Sudbury, Mme Pilon a tenu le poste de conseillère scolaire au sein du Conseil des écoles séparées catholiques romaines du district de Sudbury pendant plusieurs années. Elle était la première présidente ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to take this opportunity to remind the motoring public about the importance of leaving extra distance when you see a snow plow on the roadways. And, to not impede their travel as they need extra room to maneuver.   Snow plows by their very design can cause extensive damage or even death ...

École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) students from recently discovered that making homemade bread is an easy way to save money. By its great taste, impossible for it to go to waste. Under the direction of their teacher Ms. Valérie Lévesque, each student registered in the Learning Strategies for Success course had to produce a bread that contained only three ingredients. The ...