Weather: Snow Squall Warning: Snow squalls continuing into early this afternoon. Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Continuing into early this afternoon. Today – Snow squalls or flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Flurries beginning this afternoon. Risk of snow squalls ...
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Collision on Broadway Avenue Leaves Numerous Vehicles Damaged
A collision last night on Broadway Avenue has left 6 vehicles damaged. The above photo (10:45) shows three of the six. The collision occurred last night during Ladies Darts at the Legion Hall.
Read More »Thursday Morning News – December 4th
Weather: Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -28 this morning and -13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow and local blowing snow. Risk of snow squalls before morning. Local amount ...
Read More »Northern Ontario Hill Days: NOMA and FONOM Bring a Unified Northern Voice to Ottawa
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) have concluded two highly productive days of meetings on Parliament Hill as part of Northern Ontario Hill Days, a coordinated advocacy mission that brought municipal leaders directly to federal decision-makers to advance the priorities of Northern communities. Over the two-day mission, representatives from NOMA and FONOM ...
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Thursday, December 4th
Dec 4, 2025 at 06:02 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow covered Good No 2025-12-04 05:20 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Bare and ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – December 3rd
Weather: Snow Squall Watch Frontal snow squalls likely with a cold front this morning. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow, especially associated with a cold front moving from north to south through the region. Total snowfall amounts up to 10 cm Today – Flurries ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% ...
Read More »Bus Cancellations for Wawa & White River
Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa & White River will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: all school-related transportation is running in Chapleau & Hornepayne for today.
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, December 3rd
Dec 3, 2025 at 05:33 Most of the region is under a snow squall watch. Hwy 11 Closed Beardmore to Nipigon Hwy 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-03 05:25 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Poor Yes 2025-12-03 05:24 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow packed Good ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Marathon to Nipigon) OPEN
Dec 3, 2025 at 05:06 The highway opened at 2:52 a.m. Dec 2, 2025 at 22:11 Weather conditions on Hwy 17 between Marathon and Nipigon have closed the highway. The highway closed at 21:53.
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – December 2nd
Weather: Snow Squall Warning Snow Squalls continue this morning with an additional of 5 to 10 cm of snow expected until early afternoon Today – Flurries. Risk of snow squalls this morning. Local blowing snow early this morning. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -15 this ...
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, December 2nd
Dec 2, 2025 at 06:02 Snow Squalls continue this morning with an additional of 5 to 10 cm of snow expected until early afternoon. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road Good No 2025-12-02 05:22 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare ...
Read More »Poor Conditions at Montreal River Hill close Highway 17 – OPEN
Dec 1, 2025 at 11:12 ON511 has notified that Highway 17 is open. ‘Find my Plow’ is showing 6 plows working between Wawa and the Sault at this time. Please be aware of changing road conditions and travel safely. Dec 1, 2025 at 11:02 OPP have been seen removing the barricade preventing travel south on Highway 17. ON511 has not ...
Read More »2025 CPKC Holiday Train
The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. Nov. 19 through Dec. 21, raising money, food and awareness to support food banks across our network. It will be a country music Christmas this year with Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse performing from the decorated boxcar stage. CPKC donates to the local food bank at each stop and ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – December 1st
Weather: Snow Squall Warning Today – Flurries. Risk of snow squalls this afternoon. Local blowing snow late this morning and this afternoon. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -4. Wind chill -17 this morning and -10 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local blowing snow ...
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Monday, December 1st
Dec 1, 2025 at 06:50 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-12-01 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-01 05:25 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Partly snow packed Good ...
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