Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +6. Wind chill -11 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6. Wind chill -8 overnight. Saturday – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness early in the afternoon. Fog patches ...

Passed away with his children at his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the age of 52 years.   Loving father of Raven and Tyler. Shomis of Dakotah, Cyrus and Sage. Son of the late Nancy and Fernal Desmoulin. Dear brother of Louise Desmoulin (Pete Miller) and Rodney Desmoulin. Special uncle of Frankie Desmoulin ...

At the age of 85 years, of Wawa, Ontario, passed away on April 9th, 2025, at Lady Dunn Health Centre with his family by his side.   Born on January 8, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario to Stanley and Fannie Woods. Doug is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his sons, Stephen, Mark (Tonya Sadler), Tim and his grandchildren, Jordan (deceased), Cassidy ...

One male is facing a Stunt Driving charge after travelling more than 170 Kilometers per hour near Red Rock, Ontario. On April 9, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were on general patrol conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Red Rock Utilizing the Lidar speed measuring device the officer located a ...

An early morning disturbance led to impaired driving charges for one individual. On April 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., an officer from the Thessalon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was travelling through Sault Ste. Marie, when they heard yelling and screaming on Queen Street East near Fournier Road. Concerned for public safety, the officer attended the scene ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is now investigating 11 arsons and looking for the public’s assistance. On October 19, 2024, police responded to a fire at an art school on Spine Road, where a horse trailer had been set on fire. On February 10, 2025, officers were called to a church on Ottawa Avenue, where ...

Weather:  Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill -16 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill -11 overnight. Friday – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind ...

Although Wawa-news is aware of only one oak tree in Wawa, this is a great article, and is a good reminder to research before you prune. It is not always good to prune a tree in the spring. Ontario residents are urged to refrain from pruning oak trees during the no-pruning season, which runs from now until November. Pruning or ...

Confederation College is once again ready to roll out the red carpet for its annual Conflix Film Night, showcasing short films created by second-year students in the Film Production program. The screening will occur on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dibaajimogamig Lecture Theatre on campus and is free to attend. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served ...

On April 8, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV), or “side-by-side”, operator. On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single ORV collision on a gravel road in a remote location off the Portelance Road, north of Elliot Lake. The collision resulted in an ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill -21 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill -19 overnight. Thursday- Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill -18 in the morning. UV index ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Arla Singleton (née Roussain) on April 1, 2025, at Thunder Bay, Ontario. Born on March 14, 1948, in Wawa, Ontario, to Elaine and Jack Roussain, Arla’s roots were deeply embedded in the close-knit community where she grew up alongside her siblings Randy (Gisele), Patti (Fred), and David (Kerri). After graduating from ...

January 6, 1973 – April 2, 2025 It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family announces the passing of Leila Veronica McMahon on April 2, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Wawa, Ontario, Leila lived in Ottawa as a young adult to work and attend college. While in school, she was surprised to learn she ...

The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated three impaired driving incidents on Friday, April 4, 2025. Three drivers were charged with a total of six criminal offences. At approximately 10:23 a.m., a Sault Ste. Marie OPP officer was conducting general patrol on Spring Street in Sault Ste. Marie, when their Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High -2. Wind chill -25 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -16. Wind chill -7 this evening and -19 overnight. Wednesday – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. ...