Local & Area News

  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a public safety warning in relation to the suspects in a British Columbia homicide of a young couple along with another death.   The last confirmed sighting of the suspects, Kam McLEOD and Bryer SCHMEGELSKY, was in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. It would appear the suspects are heading in an easterly direction.   The ...

There was one new fire discovered today at the time of this report. Midhurst 1 is 0.1 of a hectare and is not under control at this time. The fire is located south of Burrows Lake. At the time of this update, there are four other active wildland fires in the region. Pembroke 1 is under control at 0.1 of ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. High 23 except 19 near Lake Superior. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers early this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this evening. Low 9.   News Tidbits – ...

There is a Special Council Meeting tonight, July 23rd, in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.   Agenda (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) PRESENTATIONS (3) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.1 Approval of the Agenda (4) ANNOUNCEMENTS, GIVING OF NOTICE AND SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS (5) DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF (6) ...

There were 2 new fires discovered today by late afternoon. Wawa 4 is not under control at 0.1 of a hectare and is located southwest of Obatanga Provincial Park. Pembroke 1 is not under control at 0.1 of a hectare. This fire is located north of Highway 58. At the time of this update, there are three other active wildland ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 22 except 18 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Tonight, partly cloudy. Low 10. News tidbits – The Huron Shores Fire Department advises that a fire ban is immediately in effect, as of July 22, 2019. Open-air burning (burning of brush, grass, debris) is not permitted. Johnson Township Fire Chief Ron Smith has ...

The EDC of Wawa is pleased to announce that it has hired a new Economic Development Director (EDD) to assist Wawa as it continues growing and stabilizing the local economy. The new EDD, effective today, July 22nd is Shah Mohamed and he says that “just as important as growing and stabilizing the economy, it’s even more important to grow local ...

There are no new active fires in the Northeast Region by late afternoon. At the time of this update, there are four active wildland fires in the region. Sudbury 15 is under control at 0.1 of a hectare. The fire is located west of Washagami Lake. North Bay 4 is being observed at 0.1 of a hectare. The fire is ...

The fifth annual Bunco Night fundraiser for the Wawa Goose Seniors’ Centre will be held on Friday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m.  Ladies of all ages are welcome to come and play. There will be a door prize, game prizes, dessert and a raffle. Tickets are only $ 5.00. Come out and enjoy a fun social evening with friends!

A short while ago I allowed myself to be influenced by marketing and persuasion and purchased a kitchen appliance that guaranteed the best home cooked meals, requiring only a fraction of the time and effort to prepare, cook and clean up. I knew better than to believe everything they said, but I admit my taste buds and stomach juices got ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight, a few clouds. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 11. News Tidbits – There are eleven boats competing in this year’s 2019 North Channel Race Week from Hilton Beach to Little Current on Manitoulin Island. Four boats are ...

Local health agencies who submitted an initial self-assessment to determine readiness to form an Ontario Health Team (OHT) are pleased to announce that they have been selected by the Ministry of Health to proceed to the next stage of the process, which includes completion of a comprehensive full application.   The Algoma Ontario Health Team (OHT) would like to thank ...

On July 11, 2019 at around 9:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Wawa Volunteer Fire Department and Algoma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called to the scene of a plane crash in the Town of Hawk Junction, Ontario. As a result of the plane crash, Adam HOBBS, a 23-year-old, from New ...

  On Saturday, June 22, 2019, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation held its 9th annual Summer Wine Tasting Event at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.  All funds raised at this evening will help purchase necessary vital medical equipment for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. This year, five featured wines and two craft beers were sampled with accompanying appetizers. Tasters ...

Weather – Fog dissipating near noon then cloudy. Fog patches near Lake Superior this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 25 except 20 near Lake Superior. Humidex 31 except 26 near Lake Superior. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches ...