Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

There is currently one active wildland fire in the Northeast Region: Haliburton 2 (HAL002) is a 4.2 hectare fire located approximately 2 kilometres east of Perrault Lake. This fire is under control. Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds the public that outdoor fire rules are in effect throughout Ontario’s legislated fire season, which runs ...

May 2, 2026 at 18:43 Residents are advised that the following road segments are closed to all traffic due to flood barrier installation: Aberdeen Street South, from Oak Street to Fir Street Fir Street, from Aberdeen Street South to Lansdowne Street South The Township will provide updates as conditions change. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Issued by Office of ...

May 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m.The Township of Chapleau wishes to provide residents with an update regarding the ongoing monitoring of local water levels and the measures in place to protect our community. Water Level Monitoring Current status — as of Friday, May 1, 2026: the river level is approximately ½” above Stage 1. The Township continues to actively monitor the ...

April 30, 2026, 6 p.m.The Township of Chapleau wishes to provide residents with an update regarding the ongoing monitoring of local water levels and the measures in place to protect our community. Water Level Monitoring Current status — as of Thursday, April 30, 2026: the river level is approximately 1” below Stage 1. The Township continues to actively monitor the ...

May 1, 2026 at 17:44 There will be some minor traffic delays south of Wawa in the Agawa Bay area (Speckled Trout Creek) as a transport is being removed. The westbound lane is currently closed with two rotator wreckers working in tandem to remove a transport on its side. Please drive with care.

May 1, 2026 at 17:16 ON511 is reporting that the highway is now open. May 1, 2026 at 15:43 Hwy 17 is now open one lane (eastbound) at Pine Shores Road (Goulais River). There was a collision between a transport and a pickup earlier this afternoon (ON511 posted that the closure began at 12:35 p.m.). Ambulance, OPP and Fire (Searchmont ...

April 29, 2026The Township of Chapleau wishes to provide residents with an update regarding the ongoing monitoring of local water levels and the measures in place to protect our community. Water Level Monitoring Since April 13, 2026, Township staff have been recording the river water level on a daily basis. In accordance with the Township’s Emergency Plan, specific response stages ...

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region since the previous update (April 27):   Haliburton 1 (HAL001) was confirmed April 28. This wildland fire is 6.2 hectares and is located on the north end of Hurds Lake, about 0.25 kilometres northwest of High Lane. The fire is under control. Two FireRanger crews are dedicated to the fire. ...

Apr 30, 2026 at 21:00 Residents are advised that Riverside Drive is currently closed to all traffic due to water on the road between Connaught Street and Devonshire Street. Motorists are asked to follow the posted detour route. Please refer to the attached map for detour details. The Township will provide updates as conditions change. We appreciate your patience and ...

Hwy 556 closed from Searchmont to Ranger Lake due to flooding at 10:57 a.m.

Four new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region since the previous update (April 23): North Bay 1 (NOR001) was confirmed on April 25. This wildland fire was 0.6 hectares and located just south of Highway 17, and half a kilometre north of Lake Nipissing. It was called out the same day. Sudbury 1 (SUD001) was confirmed on April ...

Apr 28, 2026 at 07:22 4:55 AM EDT Tuesday 28 April 2026 Significant rainfall expected. The frozen or nearly saturated ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm. Locally higher amounts possible. When: Continuing through this morning and possibly this afternoon for some locales. Additional information: Confidence is low regarding rainfall ...

The east lane and shoulder on Hwy 17 at the Old Woman Bay Hill is closed due to a failed culvert. The closure was at 21:34. On Sunday, May 19th at 18:52 the lane and west shoulder was closed, with repairs completed Monday, May 20th at 6:07 a.m.

There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds the public that outdoor fire rules are in effect throughout Ontario’s legislated fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. To dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage the use of alternatives such ...

On April 18, 2026, Sault Ste Marie OPP assisted with a rescue on Mile 38 Road, located off Highway 17 north. Individuals called 911 to report being trapped on the roof of their vehicle after driving into a washout. The vehicle quickly became submerged, and water levels were rising. Sault OPP was assisted by Goulais Fire & Rescue, who utilized ...