Local & Area News

Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, released the following statement after the NDP’s bill to declare Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic passed second reading yesterday: “This is a welcome first step – but it’s far from the end of the line. We had almost 200 advocates, survivors, and front-line workers join us today at Queen’s Park, and they ...

  Alex Patterson, Director of Community Services and Tourism, is pleased to share that the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre has finalized the installation of a new Sportsfield Running Track. Staff have struggled with the lack of material left on the MMCC Sportsfield Running Track for several years. In 2022, staff worked on a small project to attempt to recover the ...

Second Sunday of Easter Thomas is brave. Even though he may have doubts, Thomas is the brave disciple. While all of the other disciples are holed up, Thomas is nowhere to be found. Scripture doesn’t tell us where Thomas is, but it is clear that he isn’t seeking safety behind locked doors. Thomas only speaks in the Gospel of John. ...

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday April 6, 2024 just a month shy of her 91st birthday. Stella is predeceased by her beloved husband Venturino, her parents Nunzio and Luigia (Ciaschetti) Ciccone and her siblings Renaldo, Lucia, Adele, Itarella, Camillo, Nicol, she is survived by her brother Antonio Ciccone ...

Grade 5 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) recently welcomed three geologists from Red Pine Exploration to their classroom to learn more about minerals. Following the informative presentation, the students were able to explore the properties of various minerals, apply their new knowledge of the rock cycle and discover fossils. What an enriching experience!

À l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), les élèves de la 5e année ont accueilli trois géologues de Red Pine Exploration en salle de classe afin d’en apprendre davantage sur les minerais. Suite à la présentation riche en information, les élèves ont pu explorer les propriétés de divers minéraux, appliquer leurs nouvelles connaissances sur le cycle des roches et découvrir des fossiles. Quelle ...

Weather:  Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 10. UV index 4 or moderate. Night – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low +2. News Tidbits:

In a delightful twist of fate, the Algoma Tour Train and the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, nestled in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario are teaming up to offer a unique and educational experience that explores the heart of Canada’s stunning landscapes and aviation history. On August 6th and 22nd, adventure seekers and history buffs alike will have the ...

Today, the Government of Ontario released its first annual report on the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan, highlighting key actions the province is taking to ensure communities across Ontario are safe, practiced and prepared before, during and after emergencies such as floods, wildland fires and cyber attacks. “There is nothing more important than the safety and well-being of ...

4:18 AM EDT Wednesday 10 April 2024 Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Areas of dense fog have developed. Fog is expected to gradually dissipate this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail ...

Our Reunion Date is Fast Approaching! Excitement is building, plans are evolving and registration numbers for the MHS 70th Reunion are increasing! The July 5-6-7 activities include: Friday Meat & Mead 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday Wawa Golf Club Tournament TBA Saturday afternoon – Rock Island Lodge Social for 50’s, 60’s & 70’s generation 1-4 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 15 16 FAHRER, Tom 2 13 16 McCoy, Joe 2 13 15 HALL, Dave 4 11 15 BUCKELL, Chris 5 9 16 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 7 16 CORLEY, Sarah 7 4 15 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 14 SWITZER, Anya 7 4 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 16 GLOVER, Justine 11 1 15 The ...

On April 16, grade 7 to 12 students from École secondaire catholique Trillium and from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) will have the pleasure of attending a performance by Innu artist Scott-Pien Picard during a school tour. His music, both captivating and universal, will transport students into a world where talent and passion meet. This presentation will take place at ÉSC ...

Le 16 avril, les élèves de la 7e à la 12e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) et de l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) auront le plaisir d’assister au spectacle de l’artiste innu Scott-Pien Picard lors d’une tournée scolaire. Sa musique, à la fois captivante et universelle, transportera les élèves dans un univers où talent et passion se rencontrent. Ce ...

An individual from Wawa is facing criminal charges after their involvement in a stolen property investigation. On April 3, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, along with members of the Superior East OPP Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. During the search, officers ...