Local & Area News

At 4:17 AM EDT Friday 06 October 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Rain at times heavy is expected Saturday and Saturday evening. Rain ahead of a low pressure system is expected to begin overnight and become heavy on Saturday. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are likely, however, ...

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be taking part in a National four day traffic safety initiative called Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend.   This initiative will have all police officers paying particular attention to motorists whose behaviours fall under four main categories: driving while impaired, not wearing seatbelts, aggressive driving and distracted driving. These four ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight will be partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low plus 3. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind west 25 knots diminishing to northwest 15 near ...

Oct 4, 2017 @ 18:07 Unexpectedly at her home on Monday October 2, 2017 at the age of 59 years. Loving daughter of Martha and Ciril Apnar who have been married for nearly 65 years. Bridget was so proud of her parents to have reached this accomplishment. Devoted girlfriend of Shawn Egan. Dear sister and best friend of Anne Marie ...

Passed away peacefully at the Ontario Finnish Rest Home on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the age of 88. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Viktor. Loving mother of Victor Jr. (Arlene) and Kathy Porter (Dale). Cherished grandma of Brandon, Ryan, Kyle and Tyler. Kristina is survived by her sister Slavica of Slovenia and predeceased by Josefine Adamic ...

Sault College is opening its doors to prospective students and their families as it hosts its annual Open House in partnership with the Ontario College Information Program (CIP) on Tuesday, October 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the Common Link.   As part of the Open House, Sault College programs and services will be on display to give ...

On Monday, October 2, 2017, at approximately 4:50 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a complaint at a local Wawa address. During the investigation police learned that the female involved was in violation of her conditions. As a result Christal Elizabeth PETERSON aged 39 of Wawa, Ontario was arrested and charged with ...

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 & leave a message Choir Practice each  Sunday at 9:30 ...

On Monday October 02, 2017, at approximately 11:40 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a local Wawa address regarding a domestic dispute in progress. Investigation revealed that a dispute had taken place between a male and a female. As a result a 20 year old Wawa, Ontario male was arrested and charged ...

Oct 4, 2017 @ 08:03 Boy was that something those Invictus games in Toronto! And the closing speech of Prince Harry where he instilled pride and a look at the future in all those young veterans who are carrying the scars of their battles both physical and mental. It makes you think, and be proud to be a Legion member ...

Oct 4, 2017 @ 07:54 Weather – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning. High 14. Tonight it will be mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 6. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northwest 20 knots diminishing to northwest 15 late this morning then increasing ...

Oct 3, 2017 @ 08:07 Yesterday, Wesdome Gold Mines announced that the site investigation investigation in connection with the fatality of a mining contractor has concluded, and all activities at the Kiena Complex have resumed. Roméo Girard, 53 of Malartic was fatally injured on September 9th. Reports are that the worker was found beside his truck (which had struck a wall), seriously ...

Oct 3, 2017 @ 07:57 Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – showers ending after midnight then mainly cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h ...

  In 1992, the Canadian Psychiatric Association established the first Mental Illness Awareness Week. It became an annual national public education campaign designed to help open eyes to the reality of mental illness. The week is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). One of MIAW’s major initiatives is the Faces of Mental Illness campaign, ...

Oct 2, 2017 @ 15:57 John Vanthof and the NDP spent the past week grasping at straws, trying to drum up some controversy around our Fair Hydro Plan, while misleading the people of Ontario. Let’s get the facts. Electricity rates are not going to go up after the next election. Under the Fair Hydro Plan, electricity rates were lowered by ...