Local & Area News

On October 15, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced a sexual assault investigation that occurred between September 2023 and October 15, 2024. The assaults were reported to have occurred at a school in Blind River. As a result of the investigation, Donald TRUDEAU, 72 years age from Blind River, has been charged with: Sexual Interference – two ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 5. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 1. Saturday – Cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle in ...

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it intends to begin a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country. Customers will experience delays due to the strike activity. Mail and parcels will not be processed or ...

Sault College and Lake Superior State University ACHA DII hockey teams are proud to introduce the inaugural Lou Lukenda Cup. This exciting annual series will showcase the talent and competitive spirit of collegiate hockey in the twin Soos as the two teams compete against each other over a series of five games. The series will kick off on November 22, ...

Northern Lights Ford had one of the most successful We Scare Hunger campaigns to date! On Monday, November 4th, two F-150’s dropped off non-perishable food items to our local Wawa Community Food Bank.  A cheque for $2010.25 was also presented to the volunteers at the food bank.  Our goal was to fill three F-150’s so, we met our target! Thank ...

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 MATHIAS, Danette 1 2 2 SWITZER, Anya 1 2 2 AMOS, Tracy 4 1 2 CHIUPKA, Lorna 4 1 2 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 1 2 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 1 2 WATSON, Heather 4 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 0 2 KRELL, Michelle 5 0 2 SPENCER, Diane ...

Weather: Wawa: s   News Tidbits: Don’t forget the power outage that Algoma Power has scheduled today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Highway 101 East of the Tik Road including the Jackpine Tower Site. This interruption is required for a line upgrade.

This past weekend the Curling Club was busy.  Rob MacLeod, Curling Instructor from Sault Ste. Marie was in Wawa to show local “curlers” the various skills and strategies found in curling.  Everyone got the chance to participate in an informal practice game at the end of the sessions. BIG THANKS to Rob and the local volunteers. On Friday there were ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning then light late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 1. Thursday – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain or drizzle late in the morning and in the afternoon. ...

CBC’s The Fifth Estate recently broke the news that the Canada Revenue Agency had discovered that hackers had managed to obtain confidential data on taxpayers used by private tax firm H&R Block. Fraudsters then used the confidential information, including H&R Block’s confidential credentials to log into the personal CRA accounts of thousands of individuals. What does this mean for most ...

It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that the family of Isabella Nowiski, 88 years old of Sault Ste Marie (formerly of Wawa, ON) announces her passing. Isabella passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday November 10th, 2024. Daughter of the late Hugh McCavana of Antrim Town and Margaret Willis of Kileen ...

Serge, born November 10, 1958, of North Bay, Ontario, 65, has passed away October 26, 2024, due to complications following surgery. Serge had approached the surgery with hope, believing it would bring him relief, yet the recovery process proved to be too challenging for him, and he was called home to God. In those tender final moments, Serge was not ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. A key part of road safety is making sure your vehicle has proper road surface traction in the winter. All-season tires don’t work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement. The stopping distance of a car ...

One person was arrested and charged after police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the ditch. On October 30, 2024, at approximately 2:39 a.m., the Superior East Chapleau detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 129, Reaney Township, south of Hwy 667. OPP arrived a short time later and ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 7. Wednesday. – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of ...