Local & Area News

Ontarians have until tonight, September 18 at 11:59 p.m. to purchase tickets for Split the Pot Lottery for the chance to be 1 of 13 winners who will take home a piece of the growing payout, over $1,000,000! Here’s a breakdown of the payout split: 1 winner will take home 60% of the payout 2 winners will split 20% of ...

The theme of Sundays’ message was “True to Who You Are”. Your Identity, Who are you? How would you answer that question? As you listen to the passage Mark 8:27-38, think about what it has to say about Jesus’ self-understanding, his own sense of his identity – and what the ramifications of his identity are for him and those who ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not under control, 2 are being held, 4 are under control and 8 are being observed. Chapleau 15 (CHA015) is a 0.6 hectare wildland fire ...

Sep 17, 2024 at 08:52 Demolition began early this morning on the Roxy Bowling Centre, formerly the Roxy Theatre. Nestor Erchook built the 402 seat theatre complete with ‘comfortable’ theatre chairs, lobby, and paybooth. Reports in the Sault Star recount numerous social events  in addition to movies held there. Prior to the Roxy Theatre being built, Wawa residents were able ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this morning then sunny. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 14 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 3 ...

Please be advised that CBC/Radio-Canada will be demolishing its 57-year-old Broadcast Tower located on Wilroy Road on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, between 7:00 am and 8:00 am (weather permitting). What to Expect: Audible Warning Signals: o 3 long sirens: Preparing to drop in 10 minutes o 2 short sirens: Ready to drop in 1 minute o 1 long siren: All ...

Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon has a voice that needs to be heard. Since 2012 Rory has released three albums and two EPs with his fourth full length album “Now It’s Quiet” being released just last month. Rory was trained as a classical singer from a young age and his years of study are evident in the power and ...

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m. East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties on Mississauga Avenue. Police recognized a four-door sedan with a Michigan plate as the driver had been previously charged with impaired operation in November of 2023. A subsequent vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was arrested. The vehicle was also towed ...

On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police stopped a grey pickup truck with a cracked windshield. The driver also had a suspended driver’s license and drugs in their possession. Brandon FOURNIER, 25-years-old, of Spanish was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine Driving while under suspension (two counts) The accused is scheduled to appear before ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region ...

Wawa Fire was called to the former Polish Hall just before 11 p.m. this evening. Firefighters entered the building via the side entrance, although there was no visible smoke from any windows or doors at first. SE OPP Wawa was at the scene. There were a number of people in the parking lot, although it is unknown if they came ...

The hardest thing we’ve ever done was say goodbye to you thirty years ago, September 15th, 1994, the first day of hunting season. Traditions are the stories that families write together The stories of our lives are written in the day to day things we’ve shared Our lives were forever changed by your love & you being unapologetically you Love ...

The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded their investigation on Aberdeen Street in Chapleau.   On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Superior East OPP were called to a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. The OPP had numerous resources on scene during the investigation and appreciate the public’s cooperation in refraining from the area. Earlier: ...

At 15:17 the highway was reopened.   Sep 14, 2024 at 13:11 Wawa Fire has left the scene, and the highway is now open to one lane.   Sep 14, 2024 at 12:26 Hwy 17 has been closed due to a commercial vehicle fire south of Wawa. The Wawa Fire Department is responding. OPP will have placed barricades at Pinewood ...

There were 126 golfers on a sunny afternoon with temperatures of 19C. 1st Flight Score 1st Kory Charbonneau Dylan Buckell Brandon Case 27 2nd Anders Morden Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin 32 3rd Mark McRae Rolly Lachapelle Mike McCoy 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Chris Buckell Peter Moore Kevin Willish 34 2nd Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 34 3rd Gary ...