Local & Area News

Born August 20, 1964. Passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Monday April 2, 2018. Father of Jamie Lee, late Zachary Adam, Mary Melodie (Andrew), Adam Jesse and Joshua Drew. Son of the late Mary and Roger Mallais. Brother of Maggie Shannon (Neil), Stanley Mallais (Susan) and Eric Mallais (Sandy).   Adam will be remembered by his nieces and ...

Apr 5, 2018 @ 08:14 Representatives from Tbaytel joined staff and students from Crestview Public School in the school’s gymnasium for the launch of the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund spring 2018 campaign earlier today. The campaign, which is now open for submissions for project proposals that help address an identified community need within Tbaytel’s serving territory, runs until June ...

Weather – Today will see increasing cloudiness. A few flurries beginning near noon. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High minus 1. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight, a few flurries ending this evening then partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries before morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

Apr 4, 2018 @ 09:30 The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 ...

Apr 4, 2018 @ 09:26 On Monday April 2, 2018 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment began an investigation into allegations of unauthorized possession of firearms. An investigation was conducted and a search warrant was executed at a Wawa address. As a result a 55 year old Wawa, Ontario male was arrested and charged with ...

Harry Miller of Wawa passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018.  He was 86. Beloved husband of Ruth (Barrett) Miller.  Dear Father of Lynn “Jo” Davidson (Ron) of Wawa, Clifford Miller (Kathy) of Wawa, Ken Miller (Michelle) of Sault Ste Marie and Curt Miller (Becky) of Aylmer.  He will be missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  Predeceased by sister ...

Apr 4, 2018 @ 08:07 Team Standings: Black Thunder 1st place with 57 points Men’s High Average: Marcel Lewis 184 Ladies’ High Average: Rachelle Godin 159 Final Bowler of the week for the season: Mariah Fell with 135 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Friends 3900 High Single: Black Thunder 1391 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 715 ...

Apr 4, 2018 @ 07:57 Weather – Today will be cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High minus 5. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low minus 16. Roads Conditions Visibility Drifting 101 From Timmins to Highway 144 Bare and dry road ...

Apr 3, 2018 @ 18:01   The Wawa Thermostat Challenge called out to community members in Wawa to turn their thermostats down by 2 degrees for the period of March 4 – 24, 2018. Over 40 households participated in the Wawa Thermostat Challenge and on March 24, 2018 Debbie Banks was selected from a random draw as the winner of ...

Apr 3, 2018 @ 13:55 Wesdome continues to explore and develop the No. 7 and 300 Zones at the Eagle River Mine. These two zones run parallel to the Main 8 Zone structure from which more than one million ounces of gold over the last twenty years.   Mr. Duncan Middlemiss, President, and CEO commented, “We continue to be encouraged ...

Apr 3, 2018 @ 13:51 It is with excitement that the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) announces Danny Viotto as the new Superintendent of Education, effective August 1, 2018. Viotto was hired by the Board in 1997, has taught in both the elementary and secondary panels, and has spent the last fifteen years working in school administration. Since 2003, ...

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Apr 3, 2018 @ 10:29 During the Easter Long weekend the Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous calls for service. Some of those calls were: 109 Calls for service 2 Criminal Code Charges 60 Provincial Offence Notices Officers have also completed many hours of Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement throughout the Superior East Detachments area. ...

Apr 3, 2018 @ 09:57 On Saturday, April 1st, 2018, at approximately 02:00 am an officer of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting patrol on Highway 17 east of Marathon when he observed a motor vehicle traveling westbound at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle but it continued ...

Apr 3, 2018 @ 07:47 Weather – Today will see increasing cloudiness. High -4. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight will be cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -14. Roads – With the changes to the Ontario511 site, Wawa-news is looking at the best way to provide this information. Road conditions will ...