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A physical altercation has resulted in a criminal charge for a Wawa resident. On November 7, 2022, at approximately 2:58 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Third Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Robert CHEVRIER, 49 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

On November 5, 2022, at approximately 1:04 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of a sexual assault on Spruce Street in White River. As a result of the investigation and with the assistance of the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Crime Unit, a 53-year-old person, from White River, was arrested ...

Just as a winter storm starts to make its way across Lake Superior bringing rain, freezing rain and snow thoughts return to many minds about the Edmund Fitzgerald that disappeared from the radar between 7:10 and 7:30 tonight, 46 years ago.  The Edmund Fitzgerald was making her way across Lake Superior loaded with iron ore pellets when a huge November ...

Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain changing to freezing rain or ice pellets this afternoon. Rain near Lake Superior. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northeast 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. Temperature falling to plus 1 this afternoon. Tonight ...

5:27 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Freezing rain and hazardous winter precipitation expected today into Friday. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm may occur on untreated surfaces. Total rainfall accumulations of ...

6:01 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Rainfall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Heavy rain continues today. Hazard: Total rainfall accumulations of 50 to 70 mm. Timing: Today through Friday morning. Discussion: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a significant area of precipitation to the region. Precipitation in the form of rain is ...

5:27 AM EST Thursday 10 November 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Freezing rain and hazardous winter precipitation expected today into Friday. Hazards: Freezing rain with moderate icing possible. Ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm may occur on untreated surfaces. ...

Nov 10, 2022 at 06:15 Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services has advised Wawa-news that due to the impending weather system and forecasted freezing rain, all school-related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards in Wawa, White River, &  Dubreuilville.  Schools will remain open. Note: transportation will be running in Chapleau & Hornepayne today

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers and drizzle. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of rain or drizzle early this evening. Periods of rain or drizzle beginning this evening. Risk of a ...

Nov 9, 2022 at 06:02 At 5:05 a.m. Environment Canada extended the special weather statement for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Manitouwadge – Hornepayne and Timmins – Cochrane – Iroquois Falls Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake The freezing rain and ice accretion is accompanied by snow for Kapuskasing, Hearst, Smooth Rock Falls, Timmins, ...

Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 61 years. Dear son of the late Joan and John Shorey. Brother of Michael “Mike” Shorey (Rae-Ellen), Sandra “Sam” Shorey (Norm) and Kimberly (Dan). Jim will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. At Jim’s request cremation will take place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, ...

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 12 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Showers beginning after midnight. Wind becoming south 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 1. Strong westerly winds are ...

Nov 7, 2022 at 18:46 IMPORTANT UPDATE! Please note the November 11th Remembrance Day Ceremonies have been changed! There will be no Parade. The Ceremony will take place at the MMCC at 11 a.m. Branch Members, Ladies Auxillary, and Cadets please gather in the  lobby at 10:50 a.m. Nov 4, 2022 at 08:04 On Sunday, November 6th, 2022 there will ...

The highway was reopened about 14:20. Nov 7, 2022 at 12:37 Hwy 631 is closed from Hornepayne to Calstock due to a collision. The highway was closed at 10:58 p.m.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) were in a planned strike position for Friday, November 4th. The Ontario government passed legislation on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 to impose a four-year contract on education workers and made the planned job action illegal. Bill 28, or the Keeping Students in Class Act, used the notwithstanding clause to legislate a contract onto ...