Local & Area News

A local Wawa woman will be participating in a Canada-wide Empowerment Pageant to be held in Sudbury, Ontario, April 25-27, 2024. Margaret Davidson was born and raised here in Wawa, and it most definitely her home. She lives and works here with her husband Richard and her two young children, Dalton and Ember. The Mrs. Ms. Regional Canada Empowerment Pageant ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming east 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this afternoon. High 11. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low +1. News Tidbits: The Crane Institute for Sustainability is collecting insights on health impacts and concerns associated ...

Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Week will take place from April 29 – May 5. The iconic chocolate chunk cookies topped with pink and blue icing drawing out a smile will be available at every participating Tim Hortons restaurant across the country. The best part? 100% of proceeds from these special cookies will be donated to local charities in which the ...

Ceux qui ont écouté la télévision récemment ont probablement été accueillis par des publicités de Doug Ford et du parti conservateur. Il y a même une chance que vous avez vu des publicités circuler et payées par la province de l’Ontario qui glorifie le succès de ce gouvernement à diriger la province. Il me semble que le premier ministre a ...

Anyone who has tuned in to watch TV recently has probably been greeted with ads from Doug Ford and the PC party. There’s even a chance that you’ve seen ads circulating and paid for by the province of Ontario that tout this government’s success in leading the province. It seems to me that the Premier has bought into the words ...

One person was arrested and charged after assaulting a police officer while in the lobby of the Elliot Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment. On April 10, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a person attended the OPP Detachment demanding assistance with a non-police matter. When officers attempted to help, the person became irate, unreasonable, and assaulted an officer. Daryl LEGREE, ...

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they stopped a vehicle to check the driver’s sobriety after leaving a bar on Philip Walk in Elliot Lake. Police stopped the white pick-up truck and spoke to the driver. The driver was provided plenty of opportunity to provide a sample ...

One person was arrested and charged after police were called to a neighbour dispute on Federation Street in Thessalon.   On April 11, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the residential property. The complainant reported a neighbour attended their property and threatened to kill them with a tire iron in hand. Police also ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries or rain showers this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 12. Wind chill -4 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low -4. Wind chill -7 overnight. News ...

Apr 13, 2024 at 12:33 Police have arrested and charged another former member of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS). In December 2021, the Ministry of the Attorney General requested that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the TBPS. The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) began an investigation after a review of the evidence. ...

A wonderful tradition is continuing at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa)! Students registered in the grade 11 French course entitled “Discovering Contemporary Indigenous Voices” are learning how to make moccasins. Following the instructions of Ms. Carole Bouffard, they will use various materials to create their own pair of moccasins. The school recently received two new sewing machines to help the students ...

Une belle tradition se poursuit à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa)! Les élèves qui sont inscrits au cours de Français 11e année, « Découvrir les voix autochtones contemporaines », apprennent à fabriquer des mocassins. En suivant les directives de Mme Carole Bouffard, ils utiliseront divers matériaux pour créer leur propre paire de mocassins. Dernièrement, l’école a reçu deux nouvelles machines à ...

MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) Luke 24, 35-48 The sudden appearance of Jesus in the midst of the disciples disturbed their spirits. Jesus immediately reassured them, saying “Peace be with you”. In the midst of our difficulties, distress and anguish, Jesus says to us “Peace be with you”, be full of confidence, I have overcome the world (Jn 16:33). Let ...

Weather: Today – clearing early this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 10. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers overnight. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low plus 1. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Legion Ladies Taste of ...

The Wabun Tribal Council Chiefs have secured formal support from the Municipality of Timmins in their bid to the Ontario Ministry of Energy for the proposed Wawa to Porcupine Transmission Line Project, it was announced today. Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation, Brunswick House First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation collectively have submitted a joint ...