Monthly Archives: March 2026

Saturday Morning News – March 21

Weather: Today Becoming cloudy this morning then periods of snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending near midnight then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 2 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming northeast 20 near midnight. ...

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WVFD – Volunteer Firefighters Required

Wawa Volunteer Fire Department VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS REQUIRED The Municipality of Wawa is currently recruiting volunteers to add to their pool of potential firefighters. Physical Requirements Excellent health Excellent vision. Acuity of 20/30 corrected or 20/40 uncorrected, both eyes tested together. Be without hearing impairment Pass a medical Able to pass an agility test Have a valid Ontario driver’s license and ...

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Tournament of Champions – Hockey This Weekend

  Travellers Games Friday 09:00 Wawa vs Hearst 16:00 Wawa vs Manitoulin Panthers Saturday 11:40 Wawa vs Cochrane 20:00 Wawa vs North Shore Thundercats The games will be livestreamed via youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@GuyLefrancois  

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Thunder Bay OPP – Multiple charges laid after traffic Stop

On March 19th, 2026, at approximately 8:50 a.m., a member of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on general patrol & initiated a traffic stop on a Sports Utility Vehicle travelling along Highway 11-17 within the Municipality of Shuniah. Throughout the investigation, the driver was found to be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle & the officer ...

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Friday Morning News – March 20

Weather: Today Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +3. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill -12 overnight. Road Conditions:  

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Hwy 17 (Marathon and Steel River Bridge) OPEN

Mar 20, 2026 at 07:02 At 6:58, ON511 reported that this incident was cleared. Mar 20, 2026 at 05:45 On511 is reporting that a collision on Hwy 17 has closed the highway between “PENINSULA RD (FORMER HWY 626 TO MARATHON) (S), Marathon and STEEL RIVER BR – E ABUTMENT, Terrace Bay.” Further information is “Hwy 17 Closed due to jackknifed ...

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Ontario SPCA welcomes Northern animals

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has welcomed 22 cats and five dogs from Northern communities to help them find homes through its adoption program, bringing the total number of animals transferred for adoption to more than 150 so far in 2026. The cats and dogs, some of whom travelled nearly 2,000 kilometres, arrived on March 14 and are now ...

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East Algoma OPP – counterfeit $100 bill found in Elliot Lake

Police investigated a report of a counterfeit $100 bill being used in Elliot Lake. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a counterfeit $100 bill being used at a local grocery store on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake that was used ...

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Thursday Morning News – March 19

Mar 19, 2026 at 07:57 Weather: Today Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 then light late this morning. High-1. Wind chill -15 this morning and -3 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Becoming cloudy this evening then snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind ...

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Difficult travel conditions (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

Mar 18, 2026 at 20:04 Special Weather Statement 4:19 PM EDT Wednesday 18 March 2026 Difficult travel conditions expected. What: Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 50 km/h. When: Continuing into tonight. Additional information: Snowfall accumulations up to 15 cm are possible over higher elevations. Conditions are expected ...

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Difficult travel conditions (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Mar 18, 2026 at 20:04 Special Weather Statement 4:19 PM EDT Wednesday 18 March 2026 Difficult travel conditions expected. What: Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 50 km/h. When: Continuing into tonight. Additional information: Snowfall accumulations up to 15 cm are possible over higher elevations. Conditions are expected ...

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Freezing Drizzle Continues (Montreal River Harbour – Searchmont)

Mar 18, 2026 at 20:04 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 8:01 PM EDT Wednesday 18 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Freezing drizzle leading to icy surfaces continues. Hazard: Freezing drizzle leading to light ice build-up and slippery surfaces. When: Continuing this evening and ending overnight. Roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. Icy ...

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Michipicoten Hiking Club is looking for your help

Do you enjoy hiking in the Wawa region? The Voyageur Trail Association (VTA) could use your help! Did you know that the Michipicoten Hiking Club has been clearing trails in the Wawa area since 1977? There are over 14 km of wilderness hiking trails maintained by the Michipicoten Hiking Club of the VTA within easy reach of Wawa, and we ...

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