Local & Area News

Thursday Morning News – April 17

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High 10. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Rain beginning late this evening. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low +3. Friday – Periods of rain ending near noon then cloudy with 60% chance ...

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Wednesday Morning News – April 16

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill -14 overnight. Thursday – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 10. Wind chill -14 ...

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Between the Covers – April 16

A Tenant’s Rights Presentation is being brought to you by the Sudbury Community Legal Clinic in Partnership with the Wawa Public Library. Please note that this presentation will be held at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre’s Banquet Room, 3 Chris Simon Drive beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025. Don’t Forget to join us on April 24th, 2025 as ...

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St. Monica’s Parish – Holy Week Mass Schedule

The schedule for Holy Week at St. Monica’s Church in Wawa is as follows: Holy Thursday – April 17 – 7:00 pm Good Friday    – April 18 – 3:00 pm Saturday Vigil– April 19– 7:00 pm Easter Sunday – April 20 – 9:00 am                             Schedule Holy ...

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Tuesday Morning News – April 15th

Weather: Today – Periods of snow and local blowing snow ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 2 cm. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High +1. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind north 30 km/h gusting ...

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STEVENS, Sharon

July 31, 1949 – April 11, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, April 11, 2025.  Beloved wife of Andy for 53 years. Loving mother of Ryan (Jocelynn), Glenn (Heather) and Kristen. Loving grandmother of Anna (Reily), Riley, Brady, Brendan, Emma, Lily, and Dylan. Daughter of the late K. Neil and Mable Culhane. Dear sister of ...

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Thank you – Family of Chris Simon

The family of the late Chris Simon would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support during our incredible loss. We appreciated all the visits, hugs, food deliveries, kind words, shared tears, cards, gifts, donations in his memory & love for Chris. Thanks to everyone who travelled from afar to lay tobacco at his sacred fire and those who attended/watched ...

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Former NHL’er Chris Simon diagnosed with stage 3 CTE

The family of former NHL enforcer Chris Simon is releasing the results of his post-mortem brain tissue analysis today through the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) to raise awareness of the urgent need for medical and mental health resources available to former hockey players struggling with the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts. Simon’s family donated his brain to the UNITE ...

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Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Denounces Métis Panel Report For Historical Inaccuracies

The newly released Métis National Council Expert Panel is doubling down on the Métis Nation of Ontario’s efforts to revise and misrepresent the histories of our lands and ancestors, say Robinson Huron Chiefs. “As a Nation that recognizes and honours our Treaty relationship with the federal government, the Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Nations unequivocally condemn and challenge every aspect of ...

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Monday Morning News – April 14

Weather: Today – Rain ending near noon then cloudy with 60% chance of rain showers this afternoon. Periods of rain or snow beginning late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 late this morning. High +5. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods ...

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Nursing Staff Pressures April 13, 3025

Apr 13, 2025 at 10:51 For Sunday, April 13, 2025 we are experiencing staffing pressures in our Registered Nurse group. The Emergency Department (ED) will remain open; however, we ask that you visit the ED only if you have an emergency. If you are unsure whether you have an emergency, seek health-related advice from a Registered Nurse by calling Health ...

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CSC Nouvelon launches first-ever school Esports league

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to launch its first-ever school electronic sports (Esports) league. This new project, tailored for grade 5 to grade 12 students, is currently offered in 9 CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools: École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford) École St-Thomas (Warren) École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) ...

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Une toute première ligue de sports électroniques scolaires au CSC Nouvelon

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier d’annoncer le lancement de sa toute première ligue de sports électroniques scolaires (Esports). Cette nouveauté, dédiée aux élèves de la 5e à la 12e année, est présentement offerte dans 9 écoles élémentaires et secondaires du CSC Nouvelon: École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford) École St-Thomas (Warren) ...

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Saturday Morning News – April 12th

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness early this afternoon. Fog becoming fog patches this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 7. Wind chill -11 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches developing overnight. Low +1. Sunday – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers or drizzle ...

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Ontario Enhancing Snowmobile Trails in the North

The Ontario government is providing more than $553,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs to improve snowmobile trails throughout Northern Ontario. This investment in local infrastructure will help boost economic growth, encourage tourism and improve quality of life through recreational opportunities. “With over 30,000 kilometres of trails, more than 14,000 kilometres ...

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