Local & Area News

Jan 4, 2026 at 23:23 11:22 PM EST Sunday 4 January 2026 Snowfall tonight. What: Snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. When: Beginning tonight and tapering off Monday morning. Additional information: Snow will taper to light flurries or freezing drizzle Monday morning. In effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana ...

Jan 4, 2026 at 08:07 At 00:39 on January 4th this vehicle was removed, and the highway cleared. Jan 3, 2026 at 22:07 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane in the Montreal River area due to a collision. The westbound lane and should has been closed. ON511 is placing the collision near Beta Lake which is in between the Waste ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -14. Wind chill -28 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -25. Wind chill -18 this evening and -30 overnight. ...

Jan 2, 2026 at 23:30 Hwy 17 is now open from Wawa to Batchawana. It had been closed earlier due to poor weather and road conditions. Jan 2, 2026 at 22:02 At 21:43 the road closure was changed. The Mile Hill has been cleared, and Hwy 17 is now open from SSM to Heyden. It remains closed from Wawa to ...

11 years has passed by since you left us. We all think of you always, Christmas Time especially, fighting for the “Pope’s Nose” off the turkey, making all the excuses in the world to get out of dishes….your memories will always be with us Janet. Rest in peace Sisters… Margaret, Pat, Chris

It’s time for a golden anniversary. Celebrating five decades of linguistic commentary, Lake Superior State University (LSSU) presents the 50th annual Banished Words List, a tradition highlighting the importance and evolution of language. What began as a whimsical New Year’s Eve party idea in 1976, has grown into a global reflection on the words that wear out their welcome. Since ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -14. Wind chill -34 this morning and -20 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -26. Wind chill -21 this evening and -31 overnight. Risk ...

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Sante Chapleau Health Services on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 60 years. Loved and cherished father of Dean (Janet and late Kathy-Lynn) and Dale (Kim). Devoted grandfather of Megan West (Greg), Kyle, Paige and Madison. Great grandfather of William and ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa with her family by her side Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the age of 87 years.   Beloved wife of the late Donald Lewis Pott. Loving mother of; Craig Spooner, Glyn Spooner (Diane) and Andrew Spooner. Loving grandmother of Devon (Rachael Amos), Tyrel (Jenna Pozzebon), Brayden, Hayli (Travis Terris) and ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care Home is now in a COVID-19 Outbreak. Residents will continue to be supported by two essential caregivers with masking in effect on the long-term care unit. General visitors are not permitted at this time until further notice. We thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation. If you have any questions or ...

The winter storm that began on December 28th at 8:15 p.m. with the road closures of Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana), and Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) has passed through the province, and the only highways to remain closed at this time are: Hwy 577: Hwy 101 to Hwy 11 Hwy 566: closed in the Matachewan area due to weather, ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High -16. Wind chill near -28. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light ...

Born on March 21, 1957 in Chapleau, passed away on December 25, 2025 in Stratford   Come with me, all who labor and have heavy laden and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28   It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rochelle Michaud, at the age of 68, peacefully in her sleep on Christmas morning. Rochelle ...

We will experience a staffing pressure for Physician services in the Emergency Department (ED) on January 1st, 2026. The Emergency Department will remain open; however, we ask that you visit the ED only if you have an emergency. We will be leaning on a local Physician to provide unscheduled coverage, therefore, please only visit the ER if you have an ...

August 1, 1968 – December 25, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Bernadine with family by her side. She was daughter to the late Randall and Kathleen Pike. Loving wife of Vincent Burton for over 25 years. Proud mother of Thomasina Pike (Stratton Campbell), Dillan Burton and Jasmine Burton. She leaves her ...