Local & Area News

The Ontario government has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until July 10, 2020, while removing restrictions that were limiting access to certain sport training facilities. This decision was made in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health to ensure the safe and gradual ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario prolonge jusqu’au 10 juillet 2020 tous les décrets d’urgence en vigueur pris en vertu de l’article 7.0.2 (4) de la Loi sur la protection civile et la gestion des situations d’urgence, tout en levant certaines restrictions qui limitaient l’accès à diverses installations sportives. Cette décision a été prise en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef de l’Ontario ...

Weather – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. Marine Forecast – Wind northwest 10 knots increasing to northwest 15 this morning then diminishing to northwest 10 this evening. Wind becoming light overnight then ...

May 31, 1949 – June 26, 2020 Peacefully at ARCH with family by his side. Treasured husband of Ingrid. Father of Julie LaCrosse (Sheldon Watkins), Richard Smith (Laurie Bloomfield), Ted Smith (Ami-lee), Tracey Taylor and the late Michael LaCrosse. Grandpa to Evan LaCrosse, Sarah McCulloch, Daniel McCulloch, Krystine Smith, Ted Smith, Katie Bloomfield-Smith and Hank Smith. Son of the late ...

On June 25, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police ((OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the village of Algoma Mills. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., police were eastbound on Highway 17 when a westbound vehicle failed to lower its high beams. A traffic stop was initiated near Lauzon Village Road. While speaking ...

This year, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon awards its Vision Scholarships to outstanding graduating class students who have fulfilled the requirements of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Valued at $500, the scholarship is awarded annually to two students from each CSC Nouvelon secondary school and one from Carrefour Options+. Laureates, selected by the principal of their school, must reflect the CSC ...

A number of infrastructure projects in Northern Ontario were announced yesterday in Atikokan. Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, on behalf of Maryam Monsef, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Mayor Dennis Brown, Town of Atikokan, announced funding for 12 airport, road and bridge ...

Weather – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness near noon then 60 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing before ...

Jun 25, 2020 at 13:00   At today’s Special Council meeting, Mayor Ron Rody announced that funding had been received for Wawa’s School Safety Zone Project. It is a five million dollar project, with 4.3 million coming from Provincial and Federal funding sources. The balance $700,000 will come from the Community of Wawa. Mayor Rody explained, “We have a building ...

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. Although this is made with salmon, Lake Trout is a great substitute. Or maybe a fishing trip is in order – I hear that some of the ...

We almost done with the library makeover! A few more shelves to paint in the Children’s section and a few other little jobs left.  We have been busy! We have begun to catalogue some new books.  This will give you a chance to make your list of books you would like for Curbside Pickup! New on the 7-Day Shelf this ...

  During this time of social/physical distancing teenagers are finding ways to fill time. Trynity goes for long walks in the bush and brings back a record of where we are; Wawa’s Backyard. Sunsets are particularly glorious in the Wawa area. The last two nights were spectacular. Although it looks easy to photograph, sunsets are difficult. They appear out of ...

There will be a Special Council Meeting today at 12 Noon for two matters: The reading of By-Law No. 3320-20 (first, second and third)  – to authorize The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural ...

Weather – index 7 or high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9. Rainfall warning remains in effect for: Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake, Gogama, and Foleyet. The heavy rain will continue today. Rain, at times heavy, will continue this morning before easing to light rain late this morning or this afternoon. Light ...

On June 23, 2020, shortly before 12:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter that occurred sometime between Wednesday June 10, 2020 and Tuesday June 23, 2020, at a property in Desbiens Township.   Investigation determined forced entry was made into the residence and once inside, the ...