Local & Area News

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. and Angus Gold Inc. are pleased to jointly announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement whereby Wesdome will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Angus pursuant to a plan of arrangement. Under the terms of the Agreement, each of the issued and outstanding common shares of Angus that Wesdome ...

The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held from March 28-30, 2025, with 18 teams participating. Thanks to Club President Jim Hoffmann and Secretary-Treasurer Andy Stevens, who organized the event.  Thanks to all the participants, Pat and her crew for a great meal, the ladies who BBQ’d the steaks, the volunteers at the Registration Desk and at the Random Prize table, ...

  At the end of March, three talented Lake Superior Figure Skating Club skaters showcased their skills at the provincial championship in Stratford. Delaney Schumacher, Addyson Atkinson and Erin Bagg represented our club with dedication, passion, and remarkable talent. “The skaters never fail to amaze us when they get on the ice and show off the skills they have been working ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -6. Wind chill -22 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low -16. Wind chill -14 this evening and -21 overnight. ...

Apr 6, 2025 at 20:01 4:13 PM EDT Sunday 6 April 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter weather travel advisory in effect. What: Snow, at times heavy. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in snow and local ...

November 28, 1930 – April 1, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elianne at the age of 94 with family by her side. Elianne passed away peacefully at the Long-Term Care Unit of the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa. She left this world to be taken back into the arms of her beloved husband Marcel (2000). ...

At 11:18 a.m. this incident was cleared. Apr 5, 2025 at 09:42 About 65km south of Wawa (Baldhead River area), a single commercial vehicle collision has blocked the westbound lane and the shoulder of Highway 17. OPP is on scene. As a result there may be minor traffic delays – please drive with care and be aware of emergency services.

October 18,  1941 – March 27, 2025 Donald “Ian” MacDonald, formerly of the 4th of Kenyon, Alexandria, Ontario, died peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Patricia (née Lowe) MacDonald for over 60 years. Loving father of Scott, Tonya and Tyson (Michelle) MacDonald. Adoring grandfather of Mykelti, Elijah ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Flurries beginning early this morning. Flurries or rain showers this afternoon. Local snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High +2. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind west 20 km/h gusting ...

Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +4. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -4 this evening. Saturday – Flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h in the afternoon. High +1. Wind chill ...

N1 Strategy Inc. has been engaged by Alamos Gold Inc. in Dubreuilville to create a Social Economic Baseline Study (SEBS). SEBS provides a detailed understanding of a community and region’s current social and economic conditions. It serves as a foundation for assessing potential impacts, both positive and negative. In Ontario, Canada, these assessments are particularly important for understanding how a ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of rain showers or drizzle changing to 60% chance of flurries near noon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. Temperature falling to -1 this afternoon. Wind chill -7 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of ...

The highway has been opened. Apr 2, 2025 at 20:50 Hwy 631 from White River to Hwy 11 is closed due to poor weather and road conditions.

Apr 2, 2025 at 16:00 2:39 PM EDT Wednesday 2 April 2025 Freezing Rain Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Freezing rain expected tonight into Thursday morning. What: Freezing rain with ice accretion of 1 to 3 mm on some surfaces. When: Tonight through Thursday morning. Precipitation will begin as snow and ice pellets late this afternoon or ...

Apr 2, 2025 at 15:59 2:24 PM EDT Wednesday 2 April 2025 Freezing Rain Warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Freezing rain expected. What: Freezing rain with ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm on some surfaces. When: This afternoon through tonight. Snow and ice pellets will transition to freezing rain this afternoon into ...