Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Snow Squall Watch (LSPP to Searchmont)

At 8:22 Environment Canada issued a snow squall watch for Lake Superior Provincial Park to Searchmont. Snow squalls are expected to move back into the region later in the day and may last through Tuesday morning. Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm are expected. Environment Canada warns “Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Visibility ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Montreal River Harbour-Searchmont) – ENDED

Jan 30, 2023 at 08:56 At 8:25 a.m. Environment Canada ended this Winter Weather Travel Advisory. Jan 30, 2023 at 07:13 At 5:23 a.m. Environment Canada continued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory for a region from Montreal River Harbour to Searchmont. Lake effect snow is expected to continue early this morning with additional snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 cm ...

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Morning News – January 30

Jan 30, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of flurries early this morning. A few flurries beginning this afternoon. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -17. Wind chill -34 this morning and -21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Flurries. Local amount ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 30

Jan 30, 2023 at 06:43 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 23-1-30 5:13 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No ...

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Bus Cancellation – Hornepayne

Due to driver shortages, Route N01 servicing Hornepayne Public, Holy Name of Jesus, and Ecole Saint Nom de Jesus will be cancelled for Monday, January 30th, and Tuesday, January 31st.

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Hwy 17 (Marathon – Nipigon) OPEN

Jan 28, 2023 at 17:46 Highway 17 between Marathon to Nipigon was reopened at 17:28 Jan 28, 2023 at 15:52 Hwy 17 is closed from Marathon to Nipigon due to a collision at 14:09.Reports are that this closure will be lengthy.

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Angus Gold Completes Obligations and Acquires 100% interest in Mishi Property

Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce it has completed all the earn-in obligations and exercised its option to acquire 100% interest in the Mishi Property (the “Mishi Option Agreement”) from IAMGOLD Corporation, part of the Golden Sky Project. Under the amended terms of the Mishi Option Agreement dated January 24, 2023, Angus shall issue 700,000 shares to IAMGOLD, subject ...

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Morning News – January 28

Jan 28, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -14. Wind chill -30 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -23. Wind chill -20 this ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory – UPDATED 6:41

The Winter Weather Travel Advisory has ended. Jan 28, 2023 at 06:41 The weather system causing the Winter Weather Travel Advisory has shifted south and the advisory has been cancelled for Lake Superior Park to Agawa. It now encompasses the region from Montreal River Harbour south to Sault Ste. Marie and St. Joseph Island. The peak snowfall rate is now ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 28

Jan 28, 2023 at 06:33 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good Yes 23-1-28 5:47 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow covered Snow packed Good No 23-1-28 6:02 AM ...

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Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) OPEN

Jan 28, 2023 at 05:17 Hwy 101 was opened at 1:34 a.m. Jan 27, 2023 at 17:10 Highway 101 has been closed from Wawa to Chapleau due to poor weather and road conditions. The highway was closed at 4:53 p.m.  

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Hwy 129 (Chapleau to Thessalon) OPEN

Jan 28, 2023 at 05:15 Highway 129 was opened at 2:03 a.m. Jan 27, 2023 at 17:28 Highway 129 has been closed from Chapleau to Thessalon due to poor weather and road conditions. The highway was closed at 5:28 p.m.  

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) OPEN

Jan 28, 2023 at 05:06 The highway was opened at 12:04 this morning. Jan 27, 2023 at 17:05 Highway 17 has been closed from Wawa to White River due to poor weather and road conditions. The highway was closed at 4:21 p.m.

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

Jan 28, 2023 at 05:05 The highway was opened at 12:02 this morning. Jan 27, 2023 at 17:00 Highway 17 has been closed from Wawa to Batchawana due to poor weather and road conditions. The highway was closed at 4:21 p.m.

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Morning News – January 27

Jan 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries this morning. Snow at times heavy and blowing snow beginning near noon. Amount 10 cm. Wind becoming south 40 km/h gusting to 70 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -23 this morning and -11 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries at times heavy ending before morning then ...

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