Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

North Shore Shakedown – This Weekend

The North Shore Shakedown Men’s Hockey Tournament is this weekend. Come cheer on the teams, enjoy some great hockey, and support Wawa Minor Hockey! The bar will be open Friday and Saturday night so stick around, grab a drink, and enjoy the Leafs’ game against Pittsburgh – the perfect way to end a full day of hockey! Bring your friends, ...

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Friday Morning News – November 28th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this morning. High -6. Wind chill -17 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -11 this evening and -16 ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Friday, November 28th

Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Partly snow packed Fair Yes From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 17 From Sault ...

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Highway Closures (7:04)

  Highway From Time of Closure Notes Closed 655 Jct 11/655 to Kidd Creek Mine 2025-11-26 08:37 Weather Conditions Closed 11 Kqpuskasing to Longlac 2025-11-27 21:26 Weather Conditions            

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Thursday Morning News – November 27th

Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Periods of snow. Blowing snow early this morning. Local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -4. Wind chill near -16. Tonight – Periods of snow. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -8. Wind chill near -15. News Tidbits: The Sault College Women’s Hockey ...

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MHS Evacuated UPDATED

Nov 26, 2025 at 15:28 Gas Odour Prompts Precautionary Evacuation at Michipicoten High School Earlier today, Michipicoten High School students and staff were evacuated from the building as a precautionary measure as a gas odour was detected in the school.  Students and staff were relocated to Ecole St. Joseph for a short time. The gas company and the fire department ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 26th

Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Snow at times heavy. Local blowing snow this morning. Blowing snow this afternoon. Amount 15 to 25 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -1 with temperature falling to -4 this afternoon. Wind chill -8 this morning and -13 this afternoon. Tonight – Snow and blowing snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind north ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, November 26th

Nov 26, 2025 at 06:14 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Fair No 2025-11-26 05:09 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow covered Fair No 2025-11-26 05:20 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-26 05:19 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Snow covered Fair No 2025-11-26 05:20 Hwy ...

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Tuesday Morning News – November 25th

Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of drizzle. Rain or snow beginning late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 2. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow. Snow mixed with rain early this evening. Local blowing snow overnight. Snowfall amount 10 ...

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Monday Morning News – November 24th

Weather: Winter Storm Watch Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries or rain showers early this morning then 30% chance of rain showers this morning and 30% chance of drizzle late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Monday, November 24th

Nov 24, 2025 at 06:52 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-11-24 05:09 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-24 05:41 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-24 05:39 From Hinckler ...

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Variety of Road Conditions around Wawa

The weather continues to get worse, there is heavy snow and freezing rain reported in the Wawa area. A motorist reported that there is 2-3 inches of snow on Hwy 101 from Chapleau to Wawa. If you have to go out this evening, please drive carefully. ON511 has the following information for road conditions. Please note that some road conditions ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Saturday, November 22nd

Nov 22, 2025 at 11:24 Hwy 17 is now open between Hwy 673 – Shoal Lake FN (S). It was opened at 11:00 a.m. Hwy 144 remains closed for Emergency Roadwork on HWY 144 Northbound at KENOGAMISSI LAKE RD-MCKEOWN TWP, Timmins. Lane and NORTH shoulder closed. Nov 22, 2025 at 09:02 Hwy. 144 all lanes closed from the Watershed (Ramsey ...

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WMHA – Wawa Travellers U11 & U13 Games this Weekend

Come out the the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre for hockey this weekend. U11 & U13 will be playing. Saturday 3:00 p.m. U11 Wawa Travellers vs Iroquois Falls 4:40 p.m. U13 Wawa Travellers vs Kapuskasing Jags Saturday 6:00 p.m. U11 Wawa Travellers vs Iroquois Falls 7:30 p.m. U13 Wawa Travellers vs Kapuskasing Jags Sunday 9:00 a.m. U11 Wawa Travellers vs Iroquois ...

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Saturday Morning News – November 22nd

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then periods of snow or rain beginning this afternoon. Fog patches developing late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 1. Wind chill -13 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow or rain ending near midnight then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries or rain showers. Fog ...

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