Local & Area News

Nov 11, 2024 at 08:00 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one more youth in relation to the break-in and mischief at the Centennial Arena. On September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m. police were called to the Centennial Arena on Spruce Avenue when contractors noticed extensive damage inside. A group of youths caused over $50,000 in ...

Weather: Wawa: Today – Rain changing to periods of snow this morning and ending this afternoon then cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h becoming north 30 gusting to 60 then increasing to 50 gusting to 70 this morning. Temperature falling to zero this afternoon. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low ...

Weather: Wawa Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 7. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 4. Sunday – Showers. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning. ...

The Rotary Club of Wawa is holding it’s Wawa Rotary Online Auction with bidding beginning on Sunday, November 17th to Saturday, November 23rd at 11 p.m. Registering to bid is easy, you just need your name, email address, phone number and a made-up password. No credit or debit cards are required. You will then get a confirmation email with a ...

On November 7, 2024, the complainant reported a neighbour from Mississauga Avenue following them in their vehicle, giving them the middle finger, then dangerously passing on the roadway in front of Elliot Lake Secondary School. The neighbour continued to harass the complainant by following them to a grocery store parking lot where he verbally berated them. Police later attended the ...

Weather: Wawa: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 9 overnight. Saturday – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming southwest 20 ...

On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. police were called to a residence on Axmith Avenue regarding an arson. The complainant reported that a known family member had poured gasoline on the house and threatened to burn it down. When police arrived, the person had fled on foot to a residence on Baily Lane. The person was subsequently arrested ...

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) is calling for the immediate implementation of the Vulnerable Persons Alert system in light of the recent incident involving Logan, an 18-year-old autistic individual who went missing in Havelock, Ontario, for over two weeks. While we are relieved that Logan was found safe, this incident highlights significant gaps in our current approach to locating vulnerable ...

A tenant at the home was victim to theft of cash from their room approximately three weeks prior. On November 2, the tenant left their room for breakfast, but this time activated a camera. A retirement home employee was caught entering the tenant’s room unauthorized and going through drawers and a wallet.  The tenant reported the matter to the retirement home administrative ...

Weather: Wawa: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light after midnight. Wind ...

The Voyageur Trail Association (VTA) is holding a Hiking and Nature-themed Trivia Fundraiser on Sunday, November 24, 2024, starting at 7:00 p.m. EST. Players can sign up as a team of 4 to 6 members, or be assigned to a team. The event is being held via Zoom, so people can join from anywhere via computer link. Entry fee is ...

Thank you to all who helped us celebrate Canadian Library Month, First Nations Public Library Week and Ontario Public Library Week! It has been a very busy month and we all had a blast! The Wawa Public Library’s Ontario Public Library Week festivities culminated with the beautiful vocals of Isabella and Doris. They always put on a wonderful and entertaining ...

Today during Question Period MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) asked the Minister of Transportation to provide a clear timeline for the construction of a new swing bridge in Little Current.   “In this year’s budget the Minister of Finance specifically highlighted the plan to replace the Swing Bridge.” Mantha said. “Over half a year later and we still have no idea ...

Weather: Wawa: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this morning. High 7. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. Thursday Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating ...

Workplace Safety North recently released a new “Mental Health Guide for Small Businesses,” designed to help small business owners manage workplace mental health. Created by certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisors, trained by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), this guide offers simple steps to recognize and manage factors that can affect mental health at the workplace. “Investing in mental ...