Wawa Firefighters were called to a building fire on Mackey Street, Easter Sunday at 11:00 p.m. The building is vacant without power or water. An utility truck did come and physically cut the wires from the pole to ensure that there was no power. The firefighters were on scene for about two hours, but were called back to the scene ...
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Monday Morning News – April 1
Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High +3. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6. Wind chill -10 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Mark Etheridge, he won the $5,000 draw! Congratulations to Elliot Lake who have won $250,000 ‘Kraft ...
Read More »Premier Ford Shares Easter Greetings
Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Easter Sunday: “Today, I join Christians here in Ontario and across the globe in celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter is a time to reflect on the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ and the example He set by showing kindness and compassion to all. On Easter, Christians will observe the holiday through ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings
Happy Easter to everyone. Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 14 15 FAHRER, Tom 2 12 15 McCoy, Joe 2 12 14 HALL, Dave 4 11 14 BUCKELL, Chris 5 9 15 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 6 15 CORLEY, Sarah 7 4 15 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 14 SWITZER, Anya 7 4 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 15 GLOVER, Justine ...
Read More »Season Summary – Wawa Ladies Curling
RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 10 14 TAVELLA, Debbie 1 10 14 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 9 14 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 4 7 13 LOWE, Cheri 4 7 14 MATHIAS, Danette 4 7 13 SPENCER, Diane 4 7 14 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 7 14 BLANCHET, Emma 9 6 13 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 9 6 13 BUSSINEAU, Denise 11 5 13 PARSONS, Rochelle ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – March 30
Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 60% chance of snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +1. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill -9 overnight. News Tidbits: The Simon family is ...
Read More »Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation – Spring High Tea
Believe it or not, spring is on its way despite the erratic weather and to celebrate the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation is holding a Spring High Tea. It will be held on Sunday, April 14 from 1-3 p.m. at 59 Broadway Avenue. Dust off your frocks and suits and prepare to be tempted and delighted by a vast array ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Contraband Tobacco Seized
On the afternoon of March 28, 2024, an officer working from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for speed on Hwy 11&17 in the Township of Nipigon. During the traffic stop the officer observed cannabis in the vehicle readily available to the driver. A search of the motor vehicle under the Cannabis Control ...
Read More »NOWW’s Mother’s Day Book Fair and Literary Market
Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to announce its first annual Book Fair and Literary Market, just one more exciting feature of LitFest 2024 taking place at the Baggage Building Arts Centre, Prince Arthur’s Landing on Saturday May 11, 2024. “There’s definitely a literary theme to this market,” says NOWW President, Heather Dickson. “We’re taking both levels of the ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Drugs Seized
On March 27, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Doyle Street in Spanish. As a result of the warrant being executed, over 7 grams of pre-packaged suspected cocaine, a digital scale, packaging materials, and cell phone was seized. The OPP’s Community Street Crime ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Driver charged with Impaired
A Sault Ste. Marie driver was arrested and charged after motorists reported erratic driving on Highway 17. On March 27, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received an impaired driving complaint regarding a black pick-up truck operating erratically on Highway 17- very inconsistent speeds, passing dangerously and following too close. Police stopped the ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired while children in car
On March 27, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver after receiving complaints of impairment while driving with kids in the car. At approximately 4:30 p.m. police received multiple calls reporting that a known family member was driving around drunk with children in the car. The complainants had made attempts to have the driver stop, but she ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – March 29
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 14 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 14 overnight.
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Investigation continues into fatal collision
On March 28, 2024, shortly before 10:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Rabbit Blanket Lake, approximately 30 kilometres south of Wawa. One person has been confirmed deceased as a result of the collision. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN
The highway has been re-opened. Mar 28, 2024 at 15:14 The highway remains closed at this time. Mar 28, 2024 at 10:36 Highway 17 has been closed between Wawa and Batchawana due to a collision. ON511 is stating that the closure is due to a collision. Reports to Wawa-news is that the collision at Old Woman Bay.
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