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Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this morning. Snow beginning this morning. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 1. Wind chill -5 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow ending near midnight then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60 % chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle late this morning and this afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening with risk of freezing drizzle. Wind becoming ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 5 7 TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 BUCKELL, Chris 3 4 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 3 4 6 MORRISON, Matthew 3 4 6 DUGGAN, Sarah 6 3 7 GLOVER, Justine 7 2 7 HALL, Dave 7 2 5 HALL, Spencer 7 2 4 HUFF, Amanda 7 2 7 RAINVILLE, Heather ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High -5. Wind chill near -15. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow ending after midnight then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of ...

Jan 10, 2026 at 06:35 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, Partly snow covered Good No 2026-01-10 05:15 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow packed Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-10 05:22 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Good No 2026-01-10 05:22 Hwy 129 From ...

Weather: Today – Snow ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 5 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature falling to -3 this afternoon. Wind chill -10 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low -8. Wind chill near -11. Special ...

Jan 9, 2026 at 06:49 4:42 AM EST Friday 9 January 2026 Snow continue today. What: Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Ending this afternoon. Additional information: Temperatures will fall to below the freezing mark this morning. Any water on roadways and walkways will freeze, creating icy and slippery conditions. Jan 8, ...

Due to the inclement weather and road condition concerns in the Chapleau area, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: all school-related transportation is running for schools in Wawa, White River & Hornepayne Editor’s Note: Hwy 11 corridor communities from Hearst to Temagami, Timmins included. ALL school buses cancelled.

Jan 9, 2026 at 06:28 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Good No 2026-01-09 05:13 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Good No 2026-01-09 05:26 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Poor Yes 2026-01-09 ...

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 6 7 SPENCER, Diane 1 6 7 AMOS, Tracy 3 5 6 MATHIAS, Danette 3 5 7 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 4 6 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 4 6 SZEKELY, Annik 5 4 7 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 4 6 CHIUPKA, Lorna 9 3 6 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 9 3 7 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 3 7 LESCHISHIN, Barb ...

The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign has concluded, with 76 drivers now facing impaired driving-related charges in North East Region. From November 20, 2025, to January 1, 2026, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region officers conducted 1,574 Festive RIDE spot checks, totaling 2,903 hours of enforcement across 12 detachment areas. This enforcement effort resulted in: 76 ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of drizzle this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this morning. High 4. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of drizzle this evening. Periods of rain or snow beginning late this evening then changing to snow at times heavy after midnight. Risk of freezing drizzle late this evening and after ...

In response to the recent layoffs announced at Algoma Steel, Sault College is extending support to affected workers through a series of January information sessions focused on retraining, upgrading and employment opportunities.   These January sessions will help individuals explore available services and education pathways. Participants will learn about employment supports, resume and cover letter assistance, employer connections, and retraining ...

Jan 8, 2026 at 06:48 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-08 05:07 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2026-01-08 05:22 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet road Snow covered Good No Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow ...

October 16, 1928 – January 5, 2026 With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life so fully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Elizabeth Valois, January 5, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so fiercely. She is predeceased by her devoted husband, Jack, and her beloved eldest son, Murray. Though we grieve these losses deeply, we ...