Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -9 overnight. News Tidbits: Don’t forget to vote today! For voters who require assistance or access to a ...
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TbayTel Issues continue – RESOLVED
October 24th, 2026 – 10:32 p.m. All sites have been restored. If you are still experiencing issues, please call Tbaytel Technical Support at 1-800-264-9501. There are connectivity issues in Wawa, White River, Hornepayne, Michipicoten River Village and Hawk Junction. Ensure you have wi-fi calling enabled. From TbayTel Saturday, October 24th 3:31 p.m. Continuous troubleshooting work has resulted in service restoration ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – October 24th
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h late this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 60% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 11. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Sno-Riders ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – October 23rd
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. Low 8. News Tidbits: Sad to hear of Tom Skerritt death at the age of 93. He will always be remembered for his roles in Alien, and Top Gun.
Read More »Ontario Investing Nearly $200,000 to Upgrade Thessalon Marina
The Ontario government is investing $199,998 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Town of Thessalon make improvements to its municipal marina. This funding delivers on the government’s plan to protect Ontario through strategic investments in local infrastructure that supports tourism and recreation while improving quality of life across northern Ontario. “Our government is pleased to support the ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – October 22nd
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 13. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Fog patches developing this evening. Low +3. News Tidbits: The Sault College Cougars will host the Prairie Football Conference (PFC) champion Regina Thunder at Superior Heights for a national semifinal this Saturday, Oct. ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Terrace Bay – Nipigon) OPEN
Oct 21, 2026 at 09:17 At 9:10 ON511 posted a notification that Hwy 17 between Terrace Bay and Nipigon had been reopened. Oct 21, 2026 at 08:11 UPDATE (Schreiber Fire Department) 803 hrs: Both directions now closed again for removal of vehicle. Oct 21, 2026 at 08:01 UPDATE (Schreiber Fire Department) 740 hrs: Fire Department cleared scene. Traffic flagging handed ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – October 21st
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers or drizzle. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low +4. News Tidbits: Today is the 26th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day across Ontario. Coordinated by the ...
Read More »7th Annual Sault Film Festival
The Sault Film Festival (SFF) takes place in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, where creativity meets community! You’ll catch storytellers, burgeoning filmmakers, award-winning directors, actors, and producers all rubbing elbows at screenings and workshops. Expect an action-packed lineup of top-notch events, including exclusive film premieres, red carpets, insightful industry sessions, parties, and appearances by Northern Ontario filmmakers. Sault Ste Marie has ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – October 20
Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Low 6. News Tidbits: Health Sciences North plans to grow from 528 to 782 beds by 2034. The project awaits ministry approval. Sad to hear that longtime North Bay city councillor Mac Bain has passed away. ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana – Jct 563/17) 22:21 OPEN
Oct 19, 2026 at 22:21 Barricades at both ends of the closure have been removed and Hwy 17 has been reopened, and the electronic signage no longer displays the closure notification. Motorists are advised to be careful of increased traffic as everyone starts to move. Moose are also out tonight, there have been three collisions this evening in the Wawa ...
Read More »Hwy 101 (Esher-Healy Road) CLEARED
The moose was removed, and the vehicle taken care of (22:43). Oct 19, 2026 at 20:48 ON511 is advising that Hwy 101 is reduced to one lane in the Chapleau area (Esher-Healy Road) due to a collision.
Read More »Hwy 17 (Schreiber – Nipigon) OPEN
Oct 19, 2026 at 14:14 At 14:11 ON511 advised that the highway has been re-opened. Oct 19, 2026 at 07:42 ON511 is reporting that a collision on Hwy 17 has closed it between First Street (S) – W Jct Nipigon Road and Schreiber (west limits). OPP state “Hwy. 17 closed between Nipigon and Schreiber. Emergency crews are responding to a ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – October 19th
Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low -2. News Tidbits: Applications close October 31, 2026 for this year’s Christmas Hamper (if you missed it, they publicized it via social media). If you require help completing your Wawa Christmas Hamper online application, Iris Place, the ...
Read More »Wawa Curling League – Winter 2026/27
Registration for this season’s curling leagues will be held Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday. October 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Registration is by Team, and if in (2) Leagues you are to register separately with that team. Payment can by by cheque to the Wawa Curling Club, or via e-transfer to [email protected], Security Question: ...
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