Local & Area News

In 2022, the riding of Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing was dissolved and redistributed. Formerly represented by NDP Carol Hughes, Terry Sheehan of the Liberal Party is our new Federal representative for Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma. With 285 of the 287 polls reporting (7:36 a.m.) he captured 47.2% of the vote. In actual ballots, Sheehan took 29,917 votes with Conservative Hugh Stevenson with 28,432; 1,485 ...

Weather: Rainfall Warning Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers early this morning. Snow mixed with ice pellets beginning this morning and ending this afternoon. Risk of freezing rain late this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 late this morning. Temperature falling to -2 this afternoon. Wind chill -9 this afternoon. ...

Apr 29, 2025 at 06:35 Due to freezing rain in the Hornepayne community, all school-related transportation services will be cancelled today. Schools will remain open. Transportation is running as per normal in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville & Chapleau today.

Apr 29, 2025 at 08:08 At 8:07 this rainfall warning was ended. Apr 29, 2025 at 06:29 4:59 AM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 5 mm. When: Continuing through ...

Apr 29, 2025 at 08:08 At 8:07 this rainfall warning was ended. Apr 29, 2025 at 06:29 4:59 AM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Additional rainfall amounts of 5 mm. When: Continuing ...

Apr 29, 2025 at 06:28 5:08 AM EDT Tuesday 29 April 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Icy conditions possible this morning. What: Icy and slippery surfaces. Risk of freezing rain. When: Early this morning. Rain will change to ice pellets or freezing rain early this morning and then to snow late this morning or early ...

Le mercredi 23 avril, l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a été l’hôte d’un tournoi de hockey intérieur pour des écoles de la région. Des équipes provenant de l’école St-Joseph (Dubreuilville), l’école Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne), St. Augustine Catholic School (Wawa), Sir James Dunn Public School (Wawa) et Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School (Hornepayne) se sont réunis à Wawa afin de ...

On Wednesday April 23 avril, École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) hosted an interior hockey tournament for schools in the area. Teams from École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville), École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne), St. Augustine Catholic School (Wawa), Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School (Hornepayne) and Sir James Dunn Public School (Wawa) gathered in Wawa to take part in this friendly sports event. Grade ...

Apr 28, 2025 at 08:00 The spring melt and rain has caused flooding and road closures. Current road closures are: Hwy 546 (between Hwy 554, Iron Bridge and Hwy 639). The highway follows the Little White River. Hwy 655 closed Timmins to Driftwood due to water over road Hwy 553 Closed in the Massey area due to flooding Hwy 810 ...

Weather: Heavy rain is possible tonight into Tuesday with amounts up to 50 mm. Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then 40% chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High +14. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of ...

Apr 28, 2025 at 06:05 5:33 AM EDT Monday 28 April 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Heavy rain possible tonight into Tuesday. What: Local rainfall amounts up to 50 mm. When: Tonight into Tuesday morning. A low pressure system will bring showers and a risk of thunderstorms to the area ...

Décédée paisiblement au Centre de santé Lady Dunn le jeudi 24 avril 2025, à l’âge de 84 ans. Épouse bien-aimée de Guy pendant 61 ans. Mère aimante de Gilles, Michèle (Patrick) et Gino. Fière grand-mère de Corinne, Éric, Kaleya et Keira. Arrière-grand-mère de deux enfants. Fille de feu Diana et Albert Levesque. Chère sœur de Juliette, Eliana et Adeline, précédée ...

Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 12. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low -1. Sunday –  Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High +9. UV index 5 or moderate. Sunday Evening – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Low +4. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the By-Hands today ...

One individual has been convicted for offences under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019 (PAWS Act). On April 3, 2025, after a trial in the Ontario Court of Justice in the Municipality of Wawa, Nicole Korytko was found guilty of permitting distress to an animal contrary to Section 15(2) under the PAWS Act, and for failure to comply with ...

This weekend will be the Spring By Hand Festival.  It will again be held at the Community Centre in Wawa on Saturday, April 26 from 11 am to 3 pm.  This is a great opportunity for local crafters to exhibit their goods.  Since it is two weeks before Mother’s Day, it is also a great opportunity to get that gift ...