COVID-19 outbreaks are straining medical resources in the Algoma District and in neighbouring community Chapleau: As of Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the COVID-19 outbreak at Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services (SSCHS), is still in effect. There are currently 19 confirmed patients or residents associated with the outbreak. In addition, the outbreak is affecting staff and designated caregivers. It ...

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then cloudy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h late this morning. Temperature falling to +2 this afternoon. UVindex 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low -5. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Sudbury powerlifter Josee Seguin who will be ...

The Northeast Superior Mayor’s Group is comprised of the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne, Manitouwadge, Wawa and White River. Voter turnout throughout the communities of the Mayor’s Group: voter turnout total voters voted Manitouwadge 55.80% 1527 841 Marathon 42.40% 2468 1044 Wawa 37.40% 2067 773 Dubreuilville 20.60% 437 90 Hornepayne acclaimed Chapleau acclaimed   Here are the election results for ...

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Showers beginning early this morning. Fog patches this afternoon. Wind south 30 km/h becoming light near noon. Temperature falling to 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Carlo Vernelli of Sault Ste. ...

Oct 24, 2022 at 21:16 Despite the ease of internet voting, turnout for this year’s election is the lowest seen yet with only 37.4% of the eligible voters  (773) participating. This is down from 2018, when 837 (of 2103) voters cast their ballot. Below are the unofficial results from the Municipality. Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed Mayor of Wawa for ...

The four shows that Valdy had planned to perform including the one in White River (Legion) tomorrow night have been cancelled due to the artist being sick with COVID. “I am grieved at this development. Not only have I cancelled four shows, and missed my first gig in White River, but I also am stuck in a basement room for ...

Wawa Melanie Pilon has been acclaimed Mayor as there were no other candidates for the seat. There are 9 candidates vying for the four seats as councillor: Leah Isosaari, Cathy Cannon, Mitch Hatfield, Joe Opato, Robert Reeves, Sue Smith, Mary Harbocian, Jim Hoffman, and Angela Calaiezzi. There are four school boards with all candidates acclaimed: English Public School Board (Algoma ...

Monday, October 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 18. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then showers beginning before morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 60. Low ...

Oct 22, 2022 at 08:01 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has closed the hospital to visitors (except for designated ECPs and compassionate circumstances) because of a COVID-19 outbreak declared by Algoma Public Health. Existing restrictions remain in place related to the active outbreak at St. Joseph’s Manor. Declared Outbreaks in the Algoma District: Facility Name Affected Areas Type – ...

Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 14. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6.

Friday, October 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 this morning. High +10. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low +1. News Tidbits: The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) has announced the discovery of the 292-foot Whaleback ...

ON511 is now reporting that the highway is open. Oct 20, 2022 at 09:14 At 9:02 Wawa-news tweeted “Possible travel delays on Hwy17 (Wawa to White River) due to a collision that has closed the westbound lane & shoulder in the WHITE RIVER E LTS area.” Wawa-news has just received information that the highway is closed as a result of ...

Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this morning then cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High +3. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

“Update from Bell Canada (19OCT22 15:26hrs) re: the fibre cut The damage to the fibre is along Hwy 101 near Wagoon Lake (west of Chapleau) and is a result of brushing operations damaging the aerial fibre. Part of the fibre is still intact (that’s why some service remains in Wawa) although that can fail at any time. Safety concerns with ...

Oct 19, 2022 at 12:52 Highway 101 has been reopened. It was closed for 4.5 hours. Oct 19, 2022 at 08:20 Highway 101 has been closed from Wawa to Chapleau because of poor weather and road conditions. ON511 has also posted “Updated: Disabled Vehicle on #HWY101 Both Directions at SHOAL LK PROV PK ENT, Chapleau. All lanes closed.” At 6:54 ...