Local & Area News

On Sunday August 6, 2017, at approximately 6:40 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment received a traffic complaint in relation to a tractor trailer weaving all over the road on Highway 17 just south of White River, Ontario. The tractor trailer in question was located and stopped by police. Investigation revealed that the male ...

November 16, 1934 – August 6, 2017 Ray peacefully passed away at the age of 82 with his loving family by his side at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Sunday, August 6th, 2017. Husband to the late beautiful wife Helen Gavin. Dear loving father of Bernadette (André) Larocque, Norma (Perry) Kauk and Anita (Richard) Gerrard. Cherished grandfather of ...

Aug 9, 2017 @ 15:03 On Tuesday August 8, 2017 at approximately 10:10 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment had occasion to stop a motor vehicle on Highway 101, Caouette Township, District of Sudbury for speeding. Investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of a quantity of marijuana, a quantity of cocaine and ...

On Tuesday August 8, 2017 at approximately 6:52 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to an altercation that had taken place between a male and a female. As a result of the investigation, a 28 year old Wawa, Ontario woman was arrested and charged with the following offences: Adult Dangerous Operation ...

  The Municipality of Wawa has closed William Teddy Park effective Tuesday, August 8, 2017. This beautiful area has a long history in Wawa, not only as the spot where gold was found by William Teddy, but also as a RV Park operated by the Rotary Club of Wawa, and now a place to launch your boat and watch sunsets ...

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. We extend a warm welcome to the Congregation of St. Paul’s to join us for Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. during the month of August. We ...

It certainly has been an outstanding summer here in Algoma-Manitoulin. I have truly enjoyed getting out to so many events all across the riding and meeting up with constituents, many of whom I look forward to seeing frequently and lots of new faces as well. One series of events that I have been a part of that I am extremely ...

Aug 9, 2017 @ 08:13 Red Pine Exploration Inc. announces new results from three drill holes completed as part of its 20,000m drilling program at the Wawa Gold Project. Drilling highlights for the Minto Mine South Zone include: Extension of the high-grade core of the Minto Mine South Zone laterally and at depth; SD-17-89 averages 8.55 g/t gold over 3.47 ...

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. announces that it has received final gold assays on 4 trenches across the Oxide Sands zone. Trenches 725, 750 and 775 produced positive gold (Au) results. No significant results for gold (Au) were detected in trench TR-800 which crossed a road and where only disturbed material (road fill) was encountered. In all cases, where the Oxide ...

Weather – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Marine – Wind light becoming southeast 10 knots this morning then backing to east 10 this afternoon. Wind becoming variable 10 near midnight then increasing to east 15 Thursday afternoon. Wind backing to ...

The OPP presence has continued overnight at the Trailer Park on Winston Road. A cruiser has been parked, blocking traffic through the western laneway. The caution tape remains. There has not yet been a press release from the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police Detachment – Wawa.     There is heavy OPP presence in the trailer park on Winston Road. ...

About a year ago, our lives all changed dramatically. Little did I know that the happiness and relief I felt after I heard the words “he’s alive”, would quickly go away and we would then experience the hardest year of our lives. I had no idea what this accident would result in, even though I was holding my husband in ...

Aug 8, 2017 @ 11:36 The Municipality of Wawa is very excited to announce a partnership project between Brookfield Renewable, Rotary Club of Wawa and Municipality of Wawa for the revitalization of Scenic High Falls Park. Scenic High Falls Park has long been a jewel of Wawa’s local destinations. It has been enjoyed throughout the years by locals and tourists alike as a ...

Council will hold a regular Council Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. Agenda (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Ms. Marnie-Jo LaFleur-Beach, Wawa Figure Skating Club (3) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.1 Approval of the Agenda (resolution) (4) ANNOUNCEMENTS, GIVING OF NOTICE AND SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 4.1 Wawa Energy Plan ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate.