A massive project to transport and bury all of Canada’s high-level nuclear fuel waste in northwestern Ontario has moved to the next stage of a federal review with today’s launch of a second 30-day comment period – this one on what information must be included in the multi-year review process. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has posted the “Draft ...

Weather: Today Clearing. Wind up to 15 km/h. High of 3. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then periods of rain mixed with light snow beginning before morning. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h before morning. Low -1. Road Conditions: News Tidbits: If you are not staying in Wawa to watch ...

November 29,1958 – April 8, 2026 Louis passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a long grueling courageous 7-year battle with cancer. Louis was a loving and compassionate husband and adventure partner to Mariane for 44 years. A proud father to Derek (Chantal) and Ashlee (Joe). He was the best Papa to Madison, Ethan, Kolten (Heidi), ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries changing to 30% chance of rain showers or flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 2. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. 30% chance of rain showers or flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6. Wind chill -10 overnight. ...

Apr 9, 2026 at 17:40 The ‘debris’ has been cleared. Apr 9, 2026 at 16:45 ON511 is stating that Hwy 17  from Agawa Bay Lookout to Awausee Trail – All Lanes Closed due to debris on the highway. Originally the blockage was reported as “Debris on HWY 17 Both Directions between Barrett River, Agawa and SAND RIVER RD (E), Algoma. ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or drizzle changing to 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near +3. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. Road Conditions: News Tidbits: ...

Apr 9, 2026 at 06:35 Highway 11 has reopened. Thank you for your patience and cooperation (OPP Northeast Region) at 4:20 a.m. Apr 8, 2026 at 21:42 OPP Northeast Region is advising of the following road closure is in effect due to severe weather and deteriorating road conditions. (8 April, 9:02 p.m.) Highway 11: Hearst to Cochrane Motorists in affected ...

Apr 8, 2026 at 22:53 On511 is reporting that there is a disabled vehicle in the Kenny Lake area (about 94km south of Wawa). The eastbound lane and shoulder is closed. The rainfall has created ponding on Hwy 17, please drive with care.

Open. Apr 8, 2026 at 22:48 ON511 is reporting that there is a collision on the Ghost Lake Hill and that the eastbound lane and shoulder is closed. It has been freezing rain/rain in the Wawa area for the past half hour. In addition to possible icy roads, the rainfall may have also created ponding, please drive with care.

Chapleau Minor Hockey Association h $2as won a $5,000 donation from Kruger Products, Canada’s leading paper manufacturer of Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®, SpongeTowels® and Bonterra® as a 2026 Kruger Big Assist regional winner. With the Kruger Big Assist donation, CMHA will expand opportunities for those who may face barriers to getting started in minor hockey. Funding will support the launch of an ...

Weather: Today Becoming cloudy this morning with 40% chance of flurries later this morning. Snow beginning near noon. Risk of freezing rain late this afternoon. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Snow ending overnight then cloudy with 40% ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High -3. Wind chill -25 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low -9. Wind chill -10 this evening and -16 overnight. Road Conditions: ...

Apr 7, 2026 at 02:25 The highway has been reopened (1:45 a.m.). Apr 6, 2026 at 23:48 The highway closure has been changed. The highway is now closed from Wawa to Batchawana/Hwy 563 (23:39). The transports are stuck trying to ascend on the Alona Bay Hill heading northbound. Apr 6, 2026 at 23:14 The MTO (Ledcor) just dropped the highway ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this morning. Flurries beginning this morning and ending this afternoon. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. Temperature falling to -9 this afternoon. Wind chill near -18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

Weather: YELLOW WARNING – SNOWFALL Today Cloudy. Snow at times heavy or ice pellets beginning this morning. Risk of freezing rain late this afternoon. Snow and ice pellet amount 10 cm. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow with risk of freezing drizzle. Fog ...