Weather – Periods of snow. Local amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 10. Wind chill minus 7 this evening.   Status ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting the 41st case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. This individual is self isolating, and close contacts have been notified. APH states that “Unknown exposure is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie & Area”. Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay home and self-isolate away from others. Do ...

Wawa-news gets the following road condition information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made and as weather changes in between road reports. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road closures without detours or ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon. High plus 3. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow beginning this evening. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 after midnight. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 7 overnight.   Status of cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases ...

Garden River First Nation will be holding a peaceful rally, tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in support of the Mi’kmaw Nation. The event will take place at the 4 Lane Intersection on the boundaries of Garden River. Organizers say, “Meegwetch to all who are planning to come out and support the Mi’kmaw Nation and ...

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Montreal River through to St. Joseph Island with other areas also affected. Rain, at times heavy, expected Thursday evening into Friday with totals of 30 to 50 mm possible. The rain will taper off Friday afternoon. This is from a Colorado Low that will track through parts of northeastern Ontario on ...

Throughout Northern Ontario roads are becoming wet, slushy, snow covered. Drive with care as road conditions will change. Always be prepared for sudden road closures due to collisions or poor weather driving conditions. Ensure that you are prepared for lengthy road closures without detours or shelter. Always have blankets, and cold weather clothing in your vehicle. Snow tires are important. ...

Weather – Snow becoming mixed with rain this morning and ending later this morning then mainly cloudy and 60 percent chance of snow or rain changing to 60 percent chance of rain showers or drizzle near noon. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight ...

Information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change as reports are made. Posted at Oct 20, 2020 at 08:37 Highway Range Primary Condition Seconday Condition Visibility Drifting Last Updated Highway 17 From Sault Saint Marie North Limits to Montreal River Bridge No Report 20-10-19 9:59 PM Highway 17 From Montreal River Bridge to ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Snow beginning near midnight. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 1 with temperature rising to ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in the Algoma district. The 40th case of COVID-19 is in the exposure category of unknown which is evidence of ongoing community spread in Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual is self-isolating, and all close contacts have been notified. SSM media sources are reporting that an inmate at the Algoma ...

Santa and all the happy ‘elves’ had huge smiles as Tracey Toffner, Tim Hortons – Wawa presented the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund (WCHF) with $2,890.70. During the Smile Cookie Campaign, 700+ cookies a day were decorated by Tim Hortons-Wawa staff and volunteers, Elizabeth Campbell, Heather Campbell, Bill and Margret Chapman, Elizabeth Collins, Grace Dereski, Dorothy Egan, Marla Jones, Robin Marshall-Davidson, ...

Information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change. Posted at Oct 19, 2020 at 08:26   Highway Range Primary Condition Seconday Condition Visibility Drifting Last Updated Highway 17 From Sault Saint Marie North Limits to Montreal River Bridge Bare and wet road Fair No 20-10-19 5:18 AM Northeastern Highway 17 From Montreal River ...

Weather – Flurries ending late this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Local snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind ...

Information from Ontario511 – Please verify road conditions and closures as this information will change. Posted at Oct 18, 2020 at 08:16 Highway Range Primary Condition Seconday Condition Visibility Drifting Last Updated Highway 17 From Sault Saint Marie North Limits to Montreal River Bridge No Report 20-10-17 5:21 PM Highway 17 From Montreal River Bridge to Mijinemunghshing Lake No Report ...