Local & Area News

The Wawa Municipal Cemetery Committee regretfully announces the cancellation of the annual Ice Candle Celebration this year due to a shortage of committee members and volunteers. This decision was not made lightly. The Ice Candle Celebration has been a meaningful annual event for our community, and we sincerely appreciate the support and participation it has received over the years. Unfortunately, ...

Weather: Today – Periods of snow and local blowing snow ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near -14. Wind chill near -24. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then snow beginning before morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming southeast 20 near midnight. Low -17 with ...

Dec 19, 2025 at 06:09 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public of poor weather conditions expected to continue both the North East Region and North West Region of Ontario today. Several communities may experience heavy rainfall, snowfall, whiteout conditions on open stretches of highway, and periods of freezing rain, resulting in slippery and icy road surfaces as ...

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 5 6 MATHIAS, Danette 1 5 6 SPENCER, Diane 1 5 6 AMOS, Tracy 4 4 5 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 4 6 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 3 5 CHIUPKA, Lorna 4 3 5 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 4 3 6 SZEKELY, Annik 4 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 3 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 2 5 TAVELLA, Debbie ...

Dec 18, 2025 at 07:57 Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Snow changing to drizzle or periods of rain this morning then to periods of snow or rain near noon. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm except 5 cm over higher terrain. Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this morning then becoming ...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Coffee and Culture last Wednesday! Johanna led us through the 200-year history of the fur trade post at Michipicoten and the deep imprint it continues to have on the Wawa landscape.  Economic activity, social ties with the Michipicoten residents, environmental impacts and continued archaeological interest make the Michipicoten Post a legendary ...

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wednesday, December 24th 6:00 p.m. (there is only one mass Christmas Eve) Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th No Mass Friday, December 26th No Mass Saturday, December 27th 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28th 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 29th No Mass Tuesday, December 30th No Mass Wednesday, December 31st 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1st ...

Weather: Today – Flurries ending early this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 9 this morning then rising. Wind chill near minus 15. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly ...

1947-2025 The family of Marilyn Eva (Scott) Bugyra share the sad news of her sudden passing on the evening of Thursday, December 11th in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Marilyn passed away with 78 years filled of life. Her loving son, Patrick, was by her side the moment of her passing… in her home, as she always hoped, in the company ...

It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ellen on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Chapleau at the age of 76 years, peacefully surrounded by her family. Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Rae-Ellen (Mike), grandchildren Jonathon (Jasmine) and Nicole, great grandchildren; Ava-Rayne, Cashis, Angela, Jacob and Nina, her brother Mike and many friends. ...

Passed away suddenly at the age of eighty-four on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the F. J. Davey home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He was born in London, Ontario on May 16, 1941, to Albert and Cecilia Jerrard. He will be deeply missed by his three children Terri Beaulieu (Mike), Jeff (Sarah), and Gary (Karen). He will be fondly ...

Batchewana First Nation and Alamos Gold Inc. are advancing the next phase of the Mine Connector Transmission Project, a key initiative that will deliver clean, reliable energy to the Algoma District and support the continued growth of Alamos’ Island Gold district. An expropriation application has been filed with the Ontario Energy Board related to the Mine Connector Transmission Project. This ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle. Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60. High zero. Wind chill -16 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. A few rain showers or flurries beginning this evening then changing to flurries after midnight. Risk of freezing drizzle early this evening. Local snowfall ...

Dec 16, 2025 at 07:11   Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Region Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-12-16 05:10 NER – Foleyet – 47 A From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-16 05:23 NER – ...

Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of snow squalls this morning. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming west 20 this morning then light late this morning. High -4. Wind chill -15 this morning and -8 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind ...