Local & Area News

    Wawa-news received the following video last week. It portrays a fire between the now closed Wawa Handy Store and the apartment building on the corner. That vacant lot is now the home for Dr. Bowyer’s traveling clinic. This film was recorded by the late Aatto Kulha in the 1960’s. His great-nephew David contacted me and said, “This was ...

On July 12, 2020, at approximately 2:27 a.m. members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call for an out of control person in the Town of Espanola. As a result of the investigation, Regan St Amour, 18-years-old, of Espanola was charged with Assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC) ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 12. Marine Forecast – Strong Wind Warning – ‘Strong’ winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and ...

On July 11, 2020, at approximately 11:44 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that persons wanted out of Toronto were headed to Manitoulin Island from the Greater City of Sudbury. The vehicle was located and stopped on Highway 6, Little Current. All persons in the vehicle were arrested without incident. A firearm ...

  A bright comet is now in the evening sky and you can see it without a telescope. Comet F3 (NEOWISE) has been a fantastic object in the early morning pre-dawn sky but will be well placed below the Big Dipper to see and photograph over the next couple of weeks and hopefully into August. I have been following and ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 12. There are no weather alerts in Northern Ontario today. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – July 11, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma ...

Hi! Below, please find the results for the Men’s Night for July 9th. 116 Players 1st FLIGHT: Peter Russ, Wayne Rahn, Tim Lesarge – 5 under par 31 2nd FLIGHT: Dave Jennings, Luc Belanger, Derek Chapman – 3 under par 33 3rd FLIGHT: Zach White, Andres Dereski, Derek Hardy – 1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Brandon Case, Bradley Case, ...

Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 13. Marine Forecast –  Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northwest 10 knots increasing to northwest 15 near noon and to northwest 20 this afternoon. Wind diminishing to ...

  Wawa welcomed a new business this week to the downtown core. Zizette Rizk has opened Wawa Pharmacy. When asked why Wawa?, Zizette explained that she is not new to the community, she has been working here for the past seven years. She told me that the people in Wawa are so friendly and kind. The unfortunate thing is that ...

As of Friday, July 17, 2020, the public will be required to wear a face covering (i.e. non-medical mask) when entering the indoor premises of businesses, organizations and on public transit systems throughout the service area of Algoma Public Health (APH). This will be achieved through public health instructions, which are being issued today to all persons responsible for a business or organization that ...

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24 except 20 near Lake Superior. Humidex 32 except 27 near Lake Superior. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low ...

Jul 9, 2020 at 21:34   Algoma Public Health is advising of the 25th case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. The avenue of exposure is unknown, and the individual is self-isolating. The individual was tested Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Close contacts have been notified. Unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area. Algoma ...

If you are anything like me – cooking meals for years on end, you have no idea of what to cook next. Here is a dish that I enjoy, you may as well. It is still warm out, and these Lemony Chicken Legs are delicious on the grill or baked in the oven. Serve them with a fresh salad and ...

  Environment Canada has issued a Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake. Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. The Heat Warning remans in effect for Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake – Gogama – Foleyet Heat event continues until the weekend. Daytime high temperatures ...

  On June 24, the grade 12 students graduating from École secondaire Saint-Joseph in Wawa were celebrated. As a result of government health and social distancing measures taken to counter the spread of COVID-19, the secondary school honoured its students through a virtual graduation ceremony. Students graduating from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) include : Sarah Chevrier, Bianca Hryhorchuk, Nicolas Lafrenière, Cora ...