Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Flurries ending early this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Clearing this morning. Risk of snow squalls early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -21 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy late this evening. Wind up to ...

Dec 6, 2025 at 06:03 From Wawa to the Soo, lake effect snow continuing into the afternoon with total local snowfall amount of 10 to 15 cm. This may cause significantly reduced visibility.   Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Bare and wet road, Partly snow ...

Dec 5, 2025 at 19:25 Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau has been reopened. Dec 5, 2025 at 05:02 Weather conditions on HWY 101 Both Directions between S JCT HWY 129 – Chapleau, Chapleau and GLADSTONE AV – Wawa, Wawa. All lanes closed.

Dec 5, 2025 at 13:52 Wawa-news can see an officer with the Superior East Detachment removing the barricade at Hwy 17/Pinewood Drive. There are lots of impatient people trying to get on the highway, rolling through the stop sign there – please drive with care! Dec 5, 2025 at 11:18 Hwy 17 from Wawa to White River has been opened. ...

Dec 5, 2025 at 11:13 The snow squall warning has ended. 3:56 AM EST Friday 5 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Snow squalls continuing into early this afternoon. What: Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. When: Continuing into early this afternoon. What: Widespread snow will diminish this morning, but narrow ...

Weather: Snow Squall Warning: Snow squalls continuing into early this afternoon. Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Continuing into early this afternoon. Today – Snow squalls or flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Flurries beginning this afternoon. Risk of snow squalls ...

Northern Area  Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa & White River will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: all school-related transportation is running in Chapleau & Hornepayne for today. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area No alerts in this area, transportation is running ...

A collision last night on Broadway Avenue has left 6 vehicles damaged. The above photo (10:45) shows three of the six. The collision occurred last night during Ladies Darts at the Legion Hall.

There’s a chill in the air, and that means it’s time for the LDHCF’s annual Wish Campaign! The campaign launches on Friday, December 5, 2025, and runs until Thursday, January 15, 2026. Every household in Wawa, White River, Hawk Junction, Missanabie, and Dubreuilville will receive a flyer in their mailbox asking for support to purchase 10 new hospital beds. Most ...

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Weather: Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -28 this morning and -13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow and local blowing snow. Risk of snow squalls before morning. Local amount ...

Dec 4, 2025 at 06:02 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow covered Good No 2025-12-04 05:20 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Bare and ...

Last Sunday was the First Sunday of Advent. Are you ready for the coming of the Christ Child? There are so many things to do. In many churches the Advent Wreath is is placed in front of the Congregation and each Sunday a candle is lit, Together, the four Advent candles represent a journey of hope, peace, joy and love, ...

Weather: Snow Squall Watch Frontal snow squalls likely with a cold front this morning. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow, especially associated with a cold front moving from north to south through the region. Total snowfall amounts up to 10 cm Today – Flurries ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% ...

In light of the recently announced layoffs at Algoma Steel, Sault College is stepping forward to support affected workers and their families with a comprehensive suite of employment, academic, and personal supports.   “Sault College is part of this community, and many of those impacted are our alumni, partners, friends, and neighbours,” said Sherri Smith, Interim President, Sault College. “We ...