Author Archives: Brenda

Highway 17S (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN One Lane

Jun 1, 2026 at 04:38 At 23:21, on May 31st, Highway 17 was reopened to one lane on the Old Woman Bay Hill. The eastbound lane and shoulder is closed. May 31, 2026 at 20:07 Travel woes continue for travellers. A collision on Highway 129 has meant that OPP has closed the highway for investigation. The highway is closed in ...

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Travel Woes Continue with Hwy 129 (Sultan – Thessalon) OPEN

Jun 1, 2026 at 04:31 At 3:29 a.m. OPP reopened Hwy 129. Ontario Provincial Police – North East Region fb’d “Hwy. 129 has reopened between Hwy. 17 in Thessalon and Hwy. 667 near Chapleau. We appreciated your patience and understanding during the on-site investigation and clean-up.” May 31, 2026 at 20:07 Travel woes continue for travellers. A collision on Highway ...

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Friday Morning News – May 30

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. News Tidbits: Tonight, if you are out watching the moon rise, it is known as a Blue Moon. The second full moon of the month is known as a Blue Moon. Congratulations to Kevin Mongeau who won $2,454,522 in Thunder Bay’s 50/50 May Draw! ...

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CH-148 Cyclone stops by Wawa

On Sunday, a CH-148 Cyclone landed in Wawa in order to fuel up on its way west. The Cyclone is the replacement for the Sea King. Despite delays in supply chain, production and technical issues, the Cyclone offers capabilities that are “an order of magnitude better,” including sonar, sonobuoy processing, and imaging radar for the Canadian Forces. This aircraft was ...

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Friday Morning News – May 29

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low 6. News Tidbits: Very sad today to hear that Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup ...

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Thursday Morning News – May 28

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. News Tidbits: Soccer is happening at the MMCC Field today. MHS & Saint-Joseph Girl’s Soccer team the Chevikes will be playing at 9:30 a.m. against Kenora and again at 3:30. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 27

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low 6.

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Tuesday Morning News – May 26

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 7. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Ice Fishing Derby is holding their AGM tonight at the MMCC

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Monday Morning News – May 25th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 60% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting ...

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Saturday Morning News – May 23rd

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon with a few showers. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 8. News Tidbits: Don’t Forget! Laurentian University, McEwen School of ...

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Friday Morning News – May 22

Weather: Frost Warning Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 18. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h before morning. Low 6. News Tidbits: Chapleau residents will be getting ready today for the community spring cleanup featuring free tipping at their landfill site Drag race enthusiasts ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 20th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High 6. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low -1 with frost. News Tidbits: Hearthwarming to read of Alamos Gold’s generous donation to Hope Air. Hope Air has volunteer pilots and a commercial program that help ...

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Data Centers, Water Use and the Great Lakes Compact

As interest in data centers continues to grow across the Great Lakes region, questions about water use, review standards, the role of the Great Lakes Compact, and the importance of its terms continue to shape public discussion. Join this free webinar for a practical, nonpartisan conversation about data center developers’ perspectives, stakeholder concerns, the challenges States face, and the relevance of ...

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