Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) OPEN

Dec 26, 2025 at 13:10 The highway was opened at 12:53 p.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:23 At 9:14 a.m. Hwy 101 was closed from Wawa to Chapleau due to poor weather and road conditions. Although ON511 do not say that Hwy547 (Hawk Junction) and Hwy 651 (Dalton/Missinabie), Wawa-news would advise residents not to travel.

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Hwy 17 (Marathon to Nipigon) OPEN

Dec 26, 2025 at 12:01 The highway was opened at 11:44 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:45 OPP North East Region reposted this at 9:28 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 08:08 Highway 17 has been closed from Marathon to Nipigon due to poor road and weather conditions. The highway was closed at 7:54. For motorists headed east at Nipigon along ...

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Hwy 17 (White River to Marathon) OPEN

Dec 26, 2025 at 11:06 This portion of Hwy 17 from White River to Marathon was opened at 10:43 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:45 OPP North East Region reposted this at 9:28 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 08:26 According to ON511: Highway 17 has been closed from White River to Mobert to due to poor road and weather conditions. ...

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Friday Morning News – December 26th

Weather: Today – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow ending early this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon. Amount 10 cm. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. High -3. Wind chill -20 this morning and -5 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of ...

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Write Your Letter – Highway Conditions

We share our deepest condolences with the family and loved ones affected by the deadly collision near Opasatika that claimed the lives of three people. This tragedy is part of a much bigger pattern of neglect on Highways 11 and 17. Northern highways are lifelines. There are no alternate routes. When roads are unsafe or closed, communities are cut off, ...

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Wednesday Morning News – December 24th

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High -1. Wind chill m-22 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle early this ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, December 24

Dec 24, 2025 at 06:36 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:20 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:28 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 23rd

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon then 40% chance of flurries later this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, December 23rd

Dec 23, 2025 at 06:10 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, Partly ice covered Good No 2025-12-23 05:28 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 2025-12-23 05:48 From Highway 651 to Wawa Hwy 129 From Thessalon ...

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Monday Morning News – December 22

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -22 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow beginning overnight. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low -8. Wind chill -15 this evening. News ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Monday, December 22nd

Dec 22, 2025 at 06:05 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed, Partly ice covered Fair Yes 2025-12-22 05:22 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-22 05:30 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

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Highway Closures & Openings (13:37)

Dec 21, 2025 at 23:32 23:20 – Highway 11 has reopened between Hearst and Cochrane. All Highway 11 closure between Nipigon and Cochrane related to yesterday’s collision and weather/road conditions have now reopened. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. Hwy 631 from Hornepayne to Nagagami is also open. Please drive with care! Dec 21, 2025 at 13:37 ...

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Hwy 17 (Marathon to Terrace Bay) OPEN

The highway has been reopened Dec 20, 2025 at 09:32 Poor road conditions on Hwy 17 have closed the highway between Marathon and Terrace Bay. The highway was closed at 9:29 a.m. Roads within the community of Marathon are not great. At 9:14 a.m. an anynomous person posted on social media that a Manitoulin tractor trailer was stuck on Peninsula ...

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