Local & Area News

Rock Island Lodge is hosting an evening to celebrate the night sky on Thursday, September 19th at 7:30 p.m. Featured will be short films about light pollution and darkening our night skies and tips on what you can do to reduce light pollution. If the skies are clear, viewing of the night sky (fingers crossed for a clear night!) There ...

A while ago I was bemoaning to my former teacher friend how exhausting my schedule has been this summer. But I also realized that travelling and attending meetings and events six days a week is really just a part of the job. My friend said immediately that he understood what I was saying because back when he was a teacher ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of drizzle this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then 40 percent chance of drizzle overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 10.   News Tidbits – The Wawa Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new recruits. ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 10. News Tidbits – Today is Wawa’s Terry Fox Run at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Registration begins at 11:00 am with the run ...

  Yesterday, despite the pouring rain, participants in the National Kids Cancer Ride and their support staff made their way from Marathon to Wawa where a spaghetti and meat balls dinner hosted by the Wawa Rotarians was waiting.   The riders left White Rock on September 4th, and for Day 10 – 14 riders were to ride from Marathon to ...

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low plus 5. News Tidbits – Today is a busy day for Wawaites. There is the Municipality’s once a year Hazardous Waste Collection and the Fall Festival. In ...

On September 12, 2019, the North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Awards Ceremony took place at West Nipissing Recreation Complex in West Nipissing honouring citizens and OPP members, both uniform and civilian. Awards and recognition were given for acts of life saving, bravery, exemplary service, the Quarter Century Club and length of service. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique along with North ...

The Grand Opening Ceremonies for the Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic is scheduled for September 20, 2019 at 10:00 am est – 12:00 pm est in White River, ON and 2:00 pm est – 4:00 pm est in Pic Mobert, ON   Dignitaries will join, the staff and board of the Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, in celebration of the ...

  The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a digital marketing campaign to promote the consumption of Ontario-produced maple syrup and the provincial event, Maple Weekend. Funding for the project was provided by the government of Ontario through its Rural Economic Development (RED) program. News of funding approval for the $18,000 project ...

Weather – Periods of rain mixed with drizzle. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 16. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Wind becoming southwest 20 before morning. Low 10. News Tidbits – ...

  For a thirteenth consecutive summer, business-minded youth had their place to shine.  The Youth Enterprise Camp was run in Wawa from August 12th to 16th, 2019 at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. The camp introduces youth ages 9-13 to the values, attitudes, qualities and skills needed to be successful in today’s economy. High-energy games, activities and workshops challenge every participant ...

  Pour un treizième été consécutif, les jeunes qui ont le sens des affaires avaient leur place pour briller. Le camp entreprise jeunesse s’est tenu à Wawa du 12 au 16 août 2019 au Centre communautaire Michipicoten. Le camp présente aux jeunes âgés de 9 à 13 ans les valeurs, les attitudes, les qualités et les compétences nécessaires pour réussir dans ...

On August 11, 2019, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of human remains in a wooded area within the City of Elliot Lake.   The Ontario Forensic Pathology Service has conducted a post mortem examination of the human remains.  The results have confirmed the remains are those of James Lee (Jimmy) MONEY ...

The Municipality of Wawa has created an image that may be used for the new waterfront project signage. Brian Laching explains, “A bit of Group of 7 and all Wawa Lake!” Residents are encouraged to email [email protected] and let the municipality know what you think!

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 9. News Tidbits – A federal election has been called. Candidates for the Algoma, Manitoulin-Kapuskasing Riding are: Incumbent Carol Hughes (NDP), Heather Wilson (Liberal), Dave Williamson (Progressive Conservative), Dave De Lisle (PPC) and Max Chapman ...