Local & Area News

We Scare Hunger Campaign Results – 2024

Northern Lights Ford had one of the most successful We Scare Hunger campaigns to date! On Monday, November 4th, two F-150’s dropped off non-perishable food items to our local Wawa Community Food Bank.  A cheque for $2010.25 was also presented to the volunteers at the food bank.  Our goal was to fill three F-150’s so, we met our target! Thank ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – November 13

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 MATHIAS, Danette 1 2 2 SWITZER, Anya 1 2 2 AMOS, Tracy 4 1 2 CHIUPKA, Lorna 4 1 2 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 1 2 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 1 2 WATSON, Heather 4 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 0 2 KRELL, Michelle 5 0 2 SPENCER, Diane ...

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Monday Morning News – November 14

Weather: Wawa: s   News Tidbits: Don’t forget the power outage that Algoma Power has scheduled today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Highway 101 East of the Tik Road including the Jackpine Tower Site. This interruption is required for a line upgrade.

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Curling Training

This past weekend the Curling Club was busy.  Rob MacLeod, Curling Instructor from Sault Ste. Marie was in Wawa to show local “curlers” the various skills and strategies found in curling.  Everyone got the chance to participate in an informal practice game at the end of the sessions. BIG THANKS to Rob and the local volunteers. On Friday there were ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 13

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning then light late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low plus 1. Thursday – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain or drizzle late in the morning and in the afternoon. ...

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NOWISKI, Isabella

It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that the family of Isabella Nowiski, 88 years old of Sault Ste Marie (formerly of Wawa, ON) announces her passing. Isabella passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday November 10th, 2024. Daughter of the late Hugh McCavana of Antrim Town and Margaret Willis of Kileen ...

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LEBEL, Serge Joseph

Serge, born November 10, 1958, of North Bay, Ontario, 65, has passed away October 26, 2024, due to complications following surgery. Serge had approached the surgery with hope, believing it would bring him relief, yet the recovery process proved to be too challenging for him, and he was called home to God. In those tender final moments, Serge was not ...

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Tuesday Morning News – November 12

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 7. Wednesday. – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of ...

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EC – Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne White River – Dubreuilville. and area shown in grey to the right Rain is expected to transition to snow early this morning as temperatures drop below freezing. Icy road conditions will likely develop as a result. While total snowfall amount are not expected to be overly high (5 to 10 cm), ...

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Between the Covers – November 11

Congratulations to Hillel and Nya who won the prizes for our Show Us Your Library Card Campaign! Remember, library cards are free to all Wawa and Hawk Junction residents! Thank you to everyone who participated! We had a blast seeing all the costumes coming into the library on Halloween! Thank you for taking the time to stop in and get ...

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Monday Morning News – November 11

Weather: Wawa: Today – Rain changing to periods of snow this morning and ending this afternoon then cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h becoming north 30 gusting to 60 then increasing to 50 gusting to 70 this morning. Temperature falling to zero this afternoon. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low ...

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Rotary Club of Wawa Launches 2024 Wawa Rotary Online Auction!

The Rotary Club of Wawa is holding it’s Wawa Rotary Online Auction with bidding beginning on Sunday, November 17th to Saturday, November 23rd at 11 p.m. Registering to bid is easy, you just need your name, email address, phone number and a made-up password. No credit or debit cards are required. You will then get a confirmation email with a ...

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Saturday Morning News – November 9th

Weather: Wawa Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 7. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 4. Sunday – Showers. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning. ...

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Friday Morning News – November 8th

Weather: Wawa: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 9 overnight. Saturday – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming southwest 20 ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 7

Weather: Wawa: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light after midnight. Wind ...

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