Local & Area News

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Snow ending early this afternoon then mainly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Local amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near -7. Wind chill -10 this morning and -17 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is hosting the Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate, which will bring together the leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties to discuss issues of regional importance at 1 p.m. today. CBC’s Markus Schwabe will be the moderator. For those of us who cannot travel to see the debate at Canadore College’s G-Wing Theatre in ...

Start your Wawa Winter Carnival by putting the final touches on your snow sculpture (deadline is today), and then warm up with a bowl of chili, your choice of Regular or Vegetarian Chili at the Wawa Goose Seniors’ Centre from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. If you decide to grab a bowl as takeout – that would make a lovely treat ...

Do you use the Voyageur Hiking Trail, but aren’t familiar with the trail maps? You may wish to attend this free online demonstration session taking place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Did you know that these maps are available on the web, on a smartphone and in printable format? The maps are updated frequently so hikers have all ...

Succession planning isn’t just for senior leadership—it’s essential at all levels. With 26% of Algoma’s population in or nearing retirement and evolving workplace dynamics due to organizational restructuring, many companies are facing significant talent and knowledge gaps. As organizations navigate these changes, having a solid succession plan in place is key to ensuring a smooth transition and continued success. Now ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning. Flurries beginning near noon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High -9. Wind chill -29 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow. Amount 5 ...

Feb 13, 2025 at 08:08 Good Morning Wawa! We need to send in our petition numbers by tomorrow morning for Tuesday’s Council Meeting. We’re asking that Council keep $50,000 for accessible play equipment in the Upper Mission Park as part of the capital budget as subject to funding for 2025/2026. There are funding streams available to make this a reality! ...

5:39 AM EST Thursday 13 February 2025 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls possible late this afternoon through tonight. What: Local snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Poor visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Beginning late this ...

  Members of the Wawa Trappers Council gathered in the lobby of the Lady Dunn Health Centre to present a cheque for $2000 to the LDHC Foundation. Chair, Susan Switzer and Treasurer, Holly Kettles, were very pleased to accept this first-time donation from the Council. Scott Robinson, a Wawa Trappers Council member, explained that local members and their families have ...

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house on Milliken Road. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their room and threatened to kill them. Police arrived and the person refused to open door and threatened to kill officers. The door was breached and the person ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -8. Wind chill -20 this morning and -11 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -25. Wind chill -15 this evening ...

In her 93rd year, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Gilberte Matte, known to all as Gil, who received her heavenly call back from God on February 3rd. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and kindness that along with her infectious laugh will forever live in the hearts of those ...

The Annual Wawa Mixed Curling Bonspiel took place on February 7 & 8, 2025.  It was a fun-filled weekend of curling with 16 teams taking part in the event.   Games started on Friday night and finished with exciting finals on Saturday evening, with every team playing at least 3 games. On Saturday, we had a magnificent breakfast bar set ...

Safety on TransCanada Highways 11, 144, and 17 remains a top concern for Northern Ontario residents. These highways are our lifelines, used daily for medical care, work, school, and community activities, yet they remain shared with thousands of commercial trucks, creating safety risks.   The Ontario NDP has consistently worked to improve highway safety. From exposing inadequate winter maintenance through ...

La sécurité sur les autoroutes Transcanadiennes 11, 144, 17 demeure une préoccupation majeure pour les résidents du Nord de l’Ontario. Ces routes sont nos artères vitales, utilisées quotidiennement pour les soins médicaux, le travail, l’école et les activités communautaires, mais elles sont partagées avec des milliers de camions commerciaux, augmentant ainsi les risques d’accidents.   Le NPD de l’Ontario s’est ...