Oct 21, 2026 at 09:17 At 9:10 ON511 posted a notification that Hwy 17 between Terrace Bay and Nipigon had been reopened. Oct 21, 2026 at 08:11 UPDATE (Schreiber Fire Department) 803 hrs: Both directions now closed again for removal of vehicle. Oct 21, 2026 at 08:01 UPDATE (Schreiber Fire Department) 740 hrs: Fire Department cleared scene. Traffic flagging handed ...
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Wednesday Morning News – October 21st
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers or drizzle. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low +4. News Tidbits: Today is the 26th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day across Ontario. Coordinated by the ...
Read More »7th Annual Sault Film Festival
The Sault Film Festival (SFF) takes place in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, where creativity meets community! You’ll catch storytellers, burgeoning filmmakers, award-winning directors, actors, and producers all rubbing elbows at screenings and workshops. Expect an action-packed lineup of top-notch events, including exclusive film premieres, red carpets, insightful industry sessions, parties, and appearances by Northern Ontario filmmakers. Sault Ste Marie has ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – October 20
Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low 6. News Tidbits: Health Sciences North plans to grow from 528 to 782 beds by 2034. The project awaits ministry approval. Sad to hear that longtime North Bay city councillor Mac Bain has passed away. ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana – Jct 563/17) 22:21 OPEN
Oct 19, 2026 at 22:21 Barricades at both ends of the closure have been removed and Hwy 17 has been reopened, and the electronic signage no longer displays the closure notification. Motorists are advised to be careful of increased traffic as everyone starts to move. Moose are also out tonight, there have been three collisions this evening in the Wawa ...
Read More »Hwy 101 (Esher-Healy Road) CLEARED
The moose was removed, and the vehicle taken care of (22:43). Oct 19, 2026 at 20:48 ON511 is advising that Hwy 101 is reduced to one lane in the Chapleau area (Esher-Healy Road) due to a collision.
Read More »Hwy 17 (Schreiber – Nipigon) OPEN
Oct 19, 2026 at 14:14 At 14:11 ON511 advised that the highway has been re-opened. Oct 19, 2026 at 07:42 ON511 is reporting that a collision on Hwy 17 has closed it between First Street (S) – W Jct Nipigon Road and Schreiber (west limits). OPP state “Hwy. 17 closed between Nipigon and Schreiber. Emergency crews are responding to a ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – October 19th
Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low -2. News Tidbits: Applications close October 31, 2026 for this year’s Christmas Hamper (if you missed it, they publicized it via social media). If you require help completing your Wawa Christmas Hamper online application, Iris Place, the ...
Read More »Wawa Curling League – Winter 2026/27
Registration for this season’s curling leagues will be held Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday. October 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Registration is by Team, and if in (2) Leagues you are to register separately with that team. Payment can by by cheque to the Wawa Curling Club, or via e-transfer to [email protected], Security Question: ...
Read More »Ontario Energy Board announces changes to electricity prices effective November 1st
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced the electricity price changes under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms effective as of November 1, 2026. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect. Also, effective November 1, 2026, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate ...
Read More »Hornepayne Candidates Night – October 20th
Hornepayne is holding their Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, October 20th, at 630 p.m. at the Hornepayne Elementary and Secondary School gym. Each councillor candidate will be given time to present themselves and their vision. Mayoral candidates will do the same after the councillor candidates. Those in attendance will then be able to approach the mic and ask questions of candidates. ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – October 17
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High 8. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Wind becoming southwest 40 gusting to 60 after midnight. Low 6. News ...
Read More »Hwy 101 (Foleyet area) OPEN
Oct 16, 2026 at 15:38 15:31 – ON511 is advising that this incident has been cleared. Oct 16, 2026 at 14:54 14:42 – ON511 is advising that Hwy 101 is closed in the Foleyet area due to a collision.
Read More »Last Performance of Snowbirds in Moose Jaw (livestream)
With much sadness for Snowbird fans, today not only ends this year’s season of performances, but also marks the last performance of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in Moose Jaw, with their legendary CT-114 Tutor jets that have danced in Canada’s skies for 55 years. The Snowbird pilots and their support team have brought awe to many, and inspired many to ...
Read More »Algoma Fall Festival and How to Hug a Porcupine
Algoma District School Board is partnering with the Algoma Fall Festival and Sault North Rotary to offer families and community members a free evening performance of How to Hug a Porcupine today, Friday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sault Community Theatre Centre. Seating is General Admission. Tickets are available FREE from the Sault Community Theatre Centre Box Office ...
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