Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Hwy 17 (Wawa – Batchawana) OPEN

Apr 3, 2026 at 15:07 Highway 17 was reopened at 14:48. Apr 3, 2026 at 10:33 On511 is showing that Hwy 17 is closed from Wawa to Batchawana. The section from Batchawana to Heyden is now open. Apr 3, 2026 at 06:30 The highway remains closed at this time. Apr 2, 2026 at 19:35 If you happen to be caught ...

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Hwy 144 (Watershed Jct 144/560 – Jct 144/101) OPEN

Apr 3, 2026 at 14:24 Hwy 101 is completely open. Apr 3, 2026 at 06:30 The highway remains closed at this time. Apr 2, 2026 at 21:41 ON511 is reporting that weather conditions on Hwy 144 have closed Hwy 144 from the Arctic Watershed Marker (just north of the Jct 144/560 to the Junction of Jct 144/101 (Timmins). The highway ...

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Hwy 101 (Wawa – Chapleau & Foleyet – Jct 144/101) OPEN 14:24

Apr 3, 2026 at 14:24 Hwy 101 is completely open. Apr 3, 2026 at 10:30 Hwy 101 has been opened between Chapleau and Foleyet. Hwy 101 remains closed from Wawa to Chapleau and Foleyet to Jct 144/101 (Timmins). Apr 3, 2026 at 06:30 The highway remains closed at this time. Apr 2, 2026 at 18:40 ON511 is reporting that weather ...

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Hwy 129 (Chapleau to Hwy 667 Sultan) OPEN 14:24

Apr 3, 2026 at 14:24 Hwy 129 is completely open. Apr 3, 2026 at 10:45 ON511 is showing that Hwy 129 is still closed from Chapleau to the Jct of 101/667 Sultan) and open from 667 south to Wharncliffe/Hwy 554. Apr 3, 2026 at 06:30 The highway remains closed at this time. Apr 2, 2026 at 19:29 ON511 is reporting ...

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Hwy 631 (Hornepayne to Hwy 11) OPEN 10:44

Apr 3, 2026 at 10:44 Hwy 631 has been opened from Hornepayne to Hwy 11. Apr 3, 2026 at 06:10 ON511 is reporting that weather conditions on Hwy 631 have closed Hwy 631 between Hornepayne and the Junction of Hwy 631 at Hwy 11. The highway was closed at 5:06 a.m.

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Friday Morning News – April 3

Weather: Today Ice pellets mixed with snow changing to snow near noon. Local blowing snow. Snow and ice pellet amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -1. Wind chill near -9. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Local blowing snow this evening. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -3. Wind ...

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Thursday Morning News – April 2

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this afternoon. Snow beginning late this afternoon. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -2. Wind chill -15 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Snow at times heavy changing to ice pellets mixed with snow and freezing rain after ...

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Wednesday Morning News – April 1

Weather: Today Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill -22 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Increasing cloudiness. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill -5 this evening and -12 overnight. Road Conditions: News Tidbits: Happy April Fool’s    

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Tuesday Morning News – March 31

Weather: Today Cloudy. 60% chance of snow early this morning. Periods of snow beginning this morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to -5 this afternoon. Wind chill near -12. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h ...

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Monday Morning News – March 30

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon with 40% chance of rain showers or flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -3. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries changing to 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind ...

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Saturday Morning News – March 28

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -4. Wind chill -20 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Periods of light snow ending near midnight then partly cloudy with ...

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Friday Morning News – March 27

Weather:  Today Increasing cloudiness. 60% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -25 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries early this evening. 40% chance of flurries before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Thursday Morning News – March 26

Weather: Today Periods of light snow ending early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -5. Wind chill -19 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 20. ...

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Canada and Alberta reach agreement-in-principle on methane equivalency

March 25, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada is transforming its economy to be more resilient, competitive, and prepared for a low-carbon future. A key part of this effort is reducing emissions from the oil and gas sector and ensuring Canadian energy remains a reliable and responsible choice in global markets. By working with provinces ...

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