Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Monday Morning News – January 5

Weather: Today – Periods of snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -3. Wind chill near -10. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of light snow and risk of freezing drizzle. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill -6 this evening and -12 overnight. News Tidbits: Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, sister (by marriage) of Anne Frank, has died ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Monday, January 5th

Jan 5, 2026 at 06:15 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Good Yes 2026-01-05 05:25 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow covered Snow packed Good No 2026-01-05 05:30 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Snow packed Fair No 2026-01-05 05:29 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow covered Good No 2026-01-05 ...

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Hwy 17 (Montreal River Hill Area) Cleared

Jan 4, 2026 at 08:07 At 00:39 on January 4th this vehicle was removed, and the highway cleared. Jan 3, 2026 at 22:07 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane in the Montreal River area due to a collision. The westbound lane and should has been closed. ON511 is placing the collision near Beta Lake which is in between the Waste ...

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Saturday Morning News – January 3rd

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -14. Wind chill -28 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -25. Wind chill -18 this evening and -30 overnight. ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

Jan 2, 2026 at 23:30 Hwy 17 is now open from Wawa to Batchawana. It had been closed earlier due to poor weather and road conditions. Jan 2, 2026 at 22:02 At 21:43 the road closure was changed. The Mile Hill has been cleared, and Hwy 17 is now open from SSM to Heyden. It remains closed from Wawa to ...

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Friday Morning News – January 2nd

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -14. Wind chill -34 this morning and -20 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -26. Wind chill -21 this evening and -31 overnight. Risk ...

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Highway Status (10:06 a.m., December 31st)

The winter storm that began on December 28th at 8:15 p.m. with the road closures of Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana), and Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) has passed through the province, and the only highways to remain closed at this time are: Hwy 577: Hwy 101 to Hwy 11 Hwy 566: closed in the Matachewan area due to weather, ...

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Wednesday Morning News – December 31

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High -16. Wind chill near -28. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 30

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High -13. Wind chill -29 this morning and -21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -17. Wind chill near -25. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Louise Cormier of Elliot Lake wo is $50,000 richer after winning with INSTANT 25 DAYS ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, December 30th

Dec 30, 2025 at 07:00 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow packed Snow covered Poor Yes 2025-12-30 05:24 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Good Yes 2025-12-30 05:31 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Good No 2025-12-30 05:31 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler ...

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Postponement of the Pic Mobert Elections Due to Road Closures and Weather

Dec 29, 2025 at 09:34 Please be advised that due to the road closures and weather throughout the region, it has been deemed unsafe to travel. Election regulations require the polls be opened by 9:00 am and with current weather conditions, this will not be possible. Accordingly, the Election in Netmizzaaggamig Nishnaabeg will be postponed until Tuesday, December 30, 2025. ...

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Wawa Closures

Dec 29, 2025 at 08:56 The Muncipality of Wawa has advised that the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center, Town Hall and 24hr Gym will be closed this morning due to the ongoing snow squalls affecting the area. The Muncipality asks residents to please avoid all non-essential travel as Municipal staff work to keep roadways and sidewalks clear. Staff will provide updates ...

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