Local & Area News

SSM OPP – Police charge ATV operator with impaired

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service at a residence on Sand Bay Road in Goulais River. While on route, police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) approaching them with two occupants not wearing helmets and the driver holding a bottle of liquor. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – September 25

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers or drizzle early this morning. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight_ Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 17 active wildland fires ...

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Alamos supports the merger of Integra Resources Corp. and Florida Canyon Gold Inc.

Integra Resources Corp. and Florida Canyon Gold Inc. are pleased to announce the receipt of a voting support agreement from Alamos Gold Inc. in favour of the transaction announced on July 29, 2024 between Integra and FCGI, whereby Integra will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of FCGI pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement. In connection with ...

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Transport closes Eastbound Lane on Old Woman Hill

  Emergency Services were called to the Old Woman Hill, just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. When Wawa-news arrived, a transport was blocking the east bound lane about 3/4 down the hill. A line of fluid marked the highway for about 500ft before the truck stopped, and firefighters were applying absorbant material to the area beside the front driver’s wheel. ...

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13 Winners Share $1,156,420 Payout in Split the Pot Lottery!   

Split the Pot Lottery’s 13 grand prize winners were revealed to the public on Friday after the payout soared to a final total of $1,156,420. Congratulations to the winners: One winner (60% of the final payout) | Winnings: $693,852 Lisa E. of Kitchener, Ticket #37311174 Two winners (split 20% of the final payout) | Winnings: $115,642 each  Karen G. of ...

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Tuesday Morning News – September 24

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 10 are being observed. The fire hazard is mostly low ...

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Gender Equality Week

Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, issued the following statement to mark Gender Equality Week: “Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and leadership of women and their contributions to the economy, culture and history of our province. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge that women and girls continue to face barriers ...

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McCoy, Dwayne

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwayne McCoy on September 8, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dwayne was born in Wawa, Ontario on September 14, 1965 to Helen (Lubkert) and Joseph McCoy. Dwayne met his best friend and soul mate, Manon Champagne at the young age of 16. Together they built a ...

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North East OPP – Joining Forces for “Operation Clear Track”

The North East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to be joining forces with agencies across Canada and North America today for “Operation Clear Track”- the continent’s single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative. Coordinated by Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada, Operation Clear Track aims to reduce railway crossing and trespassing incidents in Canada and the ...

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Monday Morning News – September 23rd

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 17 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 7 are under control and 9 are being observed. The fire hazard is mostly ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) OPEN

Sep 21, 2024 at 23:07 At 22:47, ON511 reported that the highway closure (incident) had been cleared. Sep 21, 2024 at 15:45 The northbound lane has been opened for traffic. Please be careful in the area, there may still be emergency services working. Sep 21, 2024 at 13:59 A collision at Catfish Lake has closed Hwy 17. Wawa Fire, SE ...

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Water Outage – UPDATED

Sep 21, 2024 at 09:03 Water has returned to residents of Wawa – although the pressure is low for some residents. Sep 21, 2024 at 08:36 Wawa-news has been able to comfirm with several residents that there is no water in Wawa (Centennial, Hillcrest, Darwin). The water slowed to a trickle, then was completely off. Just prior to the water ...

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Men’s Night Golf – September 19

There were 141 golfers on a beautiful sunny day with 20C. Notes to all golfers. Please pay Outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack fees by October 1, 2024. September 26th – early Shotgun start will move to 1 p.m. September 26th – late Shotgun start at 4:30 p.m. Call-ins will start at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays now due to staffing hours. Scorecards ...

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THORPE, Robert ‘Bob’

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bob at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) on Monday, September 16, 2024 in his 70th year. He leaves behind his deeply loved and cherished wife, Bonnie (nee Rose) and his fur pal Fergus. He will be lovingly remembered by his stepchildren Wesley Hill (Rachel) and Ashlee ...

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