Feb 10, 2018 @ 10:53 Weather Today A few flurries ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 10. Tonight Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. A few flurries beginning after midnight. Local amount 2 cm. Low minus 17. News Tidbits W5 is airing their documentary about the Opioid Crisis ...
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Chiefs issue statement on Fort Albany Members who died after altercations with Timmins Police Service
Feb 9, 2018 @ 08:02 Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Mushkegowuk Council Grand Chief Jonathan Solomon, and Fort Albany First Nation Chief Andrew Solomon have issued the following statement regarding two Fort Albany members who have died following altercations with Timmins Police Service over the past few days: “We are shocked that two Fort Albany members have ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – February 9
Feb 9, 2018 @ 07:46 Weather Today A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Flurries beginning this afternoon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 29 this morning. Tonight Flurries. Local amount 5 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light ...
Read More »Hwy 17 – OPEN (Wawa to Batchawana)
Feb 8, 2018 @ 20:45 Highway 17 from Wawa to Batchawana has been reopened. Snow is still falling in the area, but the snow squall warnings have been lifted by Environment Canada.
Read More »Snow Squall Warnings Continue between Montreal River and Searchmont
Feb 8, 2018 @ 11:15 At 11:10 Environment Canada updated the Snow Squall Warning that is currently in effect for Montreal River to Searchmont. The snow squall warning for Agawa Bay and Lake Superior Provincial Park have been removed. The lake effect snow squalls are expected to continue for a few hours while they drift towards Searchmont (south) and weakening ...
Read More »Goulais River Man charged with ‘Race… excessive speed’ and other charges
Feb 8, 2018 @ 11:06 On February 5, 2018 at approximately 9:10 p.m., members from the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17, Aweres Township, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, Marty Attle, age 51, of Goulais River, Ontario was arrested and charged with: One count of care or ...
Read More »Hwy 17 CLOSED (Wawa to Batchawana)
Feb 8, 2018 @ 10:44 Hwy 17 has been closed from Wawa to Batchawana (Highway 563) due to poor weather conditions. The screen shot to the right of TrackMyPlow.com shows the snow squalls hitting the area between Agawa and Batchawana at 10:00 a.m. There is no estimate as to when the roads may reopen. Motorists can ...
Read More »Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Concludes Criminal Investigation into ORNGE
Feb 8, 2018 @ 10:39 Ontario Provincial Police have concluded their investigation into the allegations of criminal wrongdoing on the part of senior employees of ORNGE. Their conclusion is that there is insufficient evidence to support laying criminal charges. From the OPP Press Release “The investigation began in February 2012 and was led by the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). ...
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Read More »Thursday Morning News – February 8
Feb 8, 2018 @ 07:47 Weather Today A few flurries ending near noon then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 15. Wind chill minus 26 this morning. Tonight Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 24. Wind ...
Read More »Making Rosaries at École Saint-Joseph
Feb 7, 2018 @ 13:01 Students in grade 3 at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) made their own rosary thanks to the guidance of educational consultant Ms. Julie Lancup and teacher Ms. Ashley Hunt-Robinson. It was a truly enriching experience for the students!
Read More »Volunteers Needed for Wawa Winter Carnival ‘All Things Canadian’
Feb 7, 2018 @ 11:46 Are you a high school student in need of volunteer hours? Or just want to be involved? The Wawa Winter Carnival is looking for volunteers to make this year’s carnival the best yet. Contact Brian Lachine, (705) 856-2244 ext 247 or email blachine @ wawa.cc today.
Read More »Investigation Continues into Hwy 69 Fatal Collision
Feb 7, 2018 @ 11:39 The investigation continues in a collision that occurred February 6th, 2018 on Highway 69 just south of the Shawanaga River Bridge. Investigators say that their investigation reveals that a northbound sports utility vehicle (SUV) crossed the centre line into the path of a southbound tractor-trailer when it collided. Upon impact, the SUV became engulfed in flames. ...
Read More »Fatal Collision closes Highway 69 for 8 hours
Feb 7, 2018 @ 08:30 The West Parry Sound OPP Detachment closed Highway 69 in Shawanaga Township due to a two-vehicle collision. OPP reported, “The crash involved a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer. There are multiple deceased as a result of the crash. Highway 69 has been closed since 4:00 p.m. but is re-opening shortly.” There was a detour is available via ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – February 7
Feb 7, 2018 @ 07:59 Weather Today Flurries ending near noon then mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. High minus 10. Tonight Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill minus 27. Roads 2018-02-07 – early morning report 101 Timmins to ...
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