Local & Area News

Angela Joy McWatch, age 50 years passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Angela was born on February 6, 1974, in Wawa, Ontario. Joy’s life is a statement to the fighter inside of her through the many battles she’s fought throughout her life. She will be remembered for many things, determination, bravery, humour and of course stubbornness. ...

We had 114 golfers! 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Charlee Simon – 35 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guyliane Domich – 38 3rd: Connie Taylor, Heather Rainville, Vanessa Skouris – 42 2nd Flight: 1st: Diedre Dupuis, Jan Gagnon, Ashley Omolida – 42 2nd: Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Dawn Campbell – 43 3rd: Jen Lamontagne, Callie Paddock, Spare – ...

O3 Mining Inc. is pleased to announce that it has closed a transaction to sell a 100% interest in its Matachewan and Wydee Properties, located within 10 kilometres distance to the Young-Davidson Mine of Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos Gold”) to Alamos Gold in exchange for cash consideration of C$3,500,000 and the retention by O3 Mining of a 1.0% net smelter ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is thrilled to announce the release of a landmark publication, an extensive guide to the aircraft of the Ontario Provincial Air Service (OPAS). Authored by the late John Stephens, a dedicated volunteer and aviation enthusiast, the book arrives as part of the centre’s OPAS 100th Anniversary celebrations. John Stephens, who began his volunteer journey ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There were 7 new wildland fires, meaning that there are 12 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All of which are being held ...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and six children, at Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday October 15, 2023, in his 92nd year. Loving husband to the “love of his life”, Maria, in their 67th year of marriage. Devoted father to Ralph Zagar Jr. (Judy), Peter (Lorri), Susan, John (Lori), Doris (Paul) and Sandra (John). Grandpa to Christopher, Travis, ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team is assisting in an investment scam investigation where victims are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake crypto currency investments. Investigators are warning the public not to engage with the following websites: www[.]How2Crypto[.]com www[.]How2Crypto[.]net   If you or someone you know has had dealings with the mentioned websites, please contact your ...

Ignace has voted in favour of continuing in the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s siting process, which brings Northwestern Ontario one step closer to being put on the receiving end of all of Canada’s high-level nuclear waste. The NWMO has said it will select a single site by the end of 2024 for a deep geological repository for Canada’s existing stockpiles ...

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern has been named 2024 North American CEO of the Year by Fastmarkets. This marks the second time in five years that Southern has received this recognition, a rare achievement noted by Fastmarkets. Southern was selected by analysts who cover the ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are five forest fires in the Northeast Forest Fire Region, all are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. News Tidbits: The Ontario government is investing $10 million to help ...

3 November, 1938 – 9 July, 2024 The family wishes to announce the passing of Mary Dolores Mathilda Pinder in her 85th year. She was a unique and fiery sole, who had a great outlook on life. Her family and her heritage meant everything to her. She loved to paint and write stories about her life. Mary was born November ...

C’est avec fierté que la communauté scolaire de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a célébré ses finissants le 26 juin dernier lors de sa cérémonie de graduation. Les finissants remercient vivement les partenaires communautaires suivants qui ont contribué généreusement à cette cérémonie: Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre B.L Plumbing & Heating Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome ...

The school community at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) proudly celebrated its graduating students during its June 26 graduation ceremony. The graduating student wish to thank the following community partners who generously contributed to the ceremony:   Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre B.L Plumbing & Heating Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. Royal Canadian ...

Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Bradley Case 32 2nd Chris Buckell Claude Samson Gilles Pelletier 32 3rd Ethan Jones Max Simon Eben Leadbetter 33 2nd Flight Score 1st Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Caleb Boylan 33 2nd Anders Morden Noah Asselin Jarett Asselin 33 3rd Shane Bukowski Phil Bush William Cooper 34 3rd Flight Score 1st ...

Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement warning Ontarians not to consume certain recalled Silk® and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes: “On July 8, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall that affects certain Silk® and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages ...