Local & Area News

The Municipality of Wawa is proud to announce that Deputy-Fire Chief Pierre Gauthier of the Wawa Volunteer Fire Service has been recognized for an outstanding 25 years of dedicated service. During a Council presentation on Tuesday, September 16th, Mayor Melanie Pilon and Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin awarded Mr. Gauthier with the Fire Service Exemplary Medal and Certificate, sent on behalf ...

December 10, 1985 ~ September 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Ryan Lesage announce his passing at the age of 39 years in Michipicoten First Nation.   Loving father of his twin daughters Ryanna Lesage and Teagan Lesage. Beloved son of Denise and Dale Churchill. Grandson of Angela Stone and the late Sam Stone. Cherished ...

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 16. North Bay 25 (NOR025) is a 0.1 hectare fire located approximately 3 kilometres east of Kokoko Lake. This fire is under control. Sudbury 46 (SUD046) is a 0.3 hectare fire located on an island in Lower Onaping Lake. This fire is not under ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 before morning. ...

At 5:59 p.m. the Transportation Safety Board of Canada tweeted that they are deploying to a train derailment near Chapleau, Ontario. Sep 16, 2025 at 15:50 OPP Northeast Communications is advising that a train derailment has occurred just outside of Sultan, in the Chapleau area. OPP state that there are no hazardous materials on the train and there are currently ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources in Wawa is providing a temporary courtesy pickup of apples, crab apples, rose-hips, tomatoes or any other potential food source available for bears. You are asked to bag or box and clearly label the container. Call or text 705-992-5602 and provide the address for pickup. You are asked to not leave any harvest stocked up ...

Sept 11/25 Week #16 126 Golfers Sunny 18*C Thursday Men’s Night on September 18th the Tee times are: 2 p.m. Early Round 4:45 p.m. Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Joel Dechamplain Brandon Case 31 2nd Lee Bryar Derek Hardy Sheldon Lacroix 33 3rd Roland Lachapelle Mark McRae ...

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 15. North Bay 23 (NOR023) is a 0.1 hectare fire located approximately 2 kilometres west of Yorston Lake. This fire is not under control. There is one active wildland fire in the Northeast Region at the time of this update; it is not under ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 40% chance of showers before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm before morning. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 15. Wednesday – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers early in the morning with risk of ...

105 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! Congratulations to Gerry Rose for sinking the 25’ putt on Saturday for $750.00. Well done Gerry! A reminder it is important to keep up with the group in front of you and speed up your pace of play. Groups at the end cannot finish in the dark. Please ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 14. There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region at the time of this update. The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate in areas north and west of Kirkland Lake and Elliot Lake in the Northeast Region. Areas south and east of ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 11. Tuesday – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 22. Humidex 25. Tuesday Night – Clear. Low 15. News Tidbits: Ontario Liberal leader ...

Sep 13, 2025 at 09:15 Public health nurses in Algoma (Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Blind River and Elliot Lake) are heading to conciliation on Monday, September 15 as they seek to negotiate a new contract. “Our skilled nurses are sounding the alarm about the growing crisis in public health,” says Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN. “Chronic ...

Bears entering populated areas aren’t always a threat to public safety, but safety is at risk when a bear exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour. Below are tips to reduce your chances of attracting bears and what to do if you encounter one. Reduce the chances of attracting bears by: Storing garbage in waste containers with tight-fitting lids (indoors if possible)\ ...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Randall (Randy) Corston announces his passing on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Chapleau General Hospital.   Randy was the beloved husband of Colette (nee Sabourin) with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. He was the “favorite” dad of Maegan (Jeff) and best grandpa to Haylen and Ryker. He will ...