Local & Area News

Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 31, 2023, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 527. As a result, one individual has been pronounced deceased at ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 30, 2023, just after 2:30 pm, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services (EMS) and Hurkett Volunteer Fire Protection responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 11/17 south ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister to mark the New Year

December 31, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the New Year: “Tonight, Canadians across the country and around the world will come together to reflect on the past year and look to the year ahead. “This year, Canadians stood strong through some difficult times. Despite geopolitical instability, global inflation, and Canada’s ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion du Nouvel An

Le 31 décembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Nouvel An : « Ce soir, les Canadiens d’un bout à l’autre du pays et du monde entier se réuniront pour réfléchir à l’année qui vient de s’écouler et envisager celle à venir. « Cette année, les Canadiens ont su ...

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Morning News – Saturday, December 30

Weather:  Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 11 in the morning and minus 6 in the afternoon. Night – Cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning in the evening. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h after midnight. Low minus 9. Wind chill minus 9 in the evening and minus 16 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Sam ...

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OPP continue to investigate Fatal Collision

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 28, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., members of the OPP along with emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 11 south of Beardmore. As a result ...

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Hwy 17S – Open

29, 2023 at 17:26 Hwy 17S is now open. 29, 2023 at 16:33 Hwy 17S is now open one lane to alternating traffic. Dec 29, 2023 at 14:36 Highway 17 has booth lanes blocked in the Agawa Bay Area due to a collision    

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Morning News – Friday, December 29

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this morning. High -3. Wind chill -13 this morning and minus 5 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 10. Wind chill -8 this evening and -14 overnight. News Tidbits:

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Morning News – Thursday December 28

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill -4 this afternoon. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -4 this evening and -11 overnight.

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OPP – Individual Believed to be Responsible for November 1 bomb threats Arrested in Morocco – UPDATED

Dec 27, 2023 at 20:07 An individual arrested in Morocco by Belgian police has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in connection with a series of bomb threats that occurred in Ontario. On November 1, 2023, multiple schools and other public facilities received threatening messages, indicating that bombs had been placed at their locations. The threats also included ...

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Hwy 631 (White River to Hwy 11) – Open

Dec 27, 2023 at 13:40 The highway has been reopened. Dec 27, 2023 at 07:15 ON511 continues to report that Hwy 631 closed from Nagagami to White River due to weather conditions. Dec 26, 2023 at 12:19 ON511 is reporting that Hwy 631 closed from Nagagami to White River due to weather conditions.

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Wawa Christmas Bird Count

Wawa’s annual Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The area where one can count birds is in a 24 km circle centred around Wawa; approx area: West to Michipicoten Harbour, Sandy and Long Beaches; North to Catfish Lake; East to Firesand Creek; South to Driftwood Beach and Bridget Lake. In order to participate, you are ...

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Christmas season in Wawa

As it’s become tradition in Wawa, our yearly Christmas celebrations begin with the annual Bundle Up Market in early December 2nd and 3rd for last-minute Christmas Shoppers. At the Goose Nest buildings, our local artists display and sell their craft and creations and young and old get to go sit on Santa’s lap and give him their Christmas wish list. ...

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Morning News – December 27

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain or freezing rain this morning. High plus 3. Tonight – Cloudy. Low minus 1. News Tidbits: Wawa-news has been advised that the Annual Ice Candle Celebration has been postponed to January 6th. Due to the warm weather, the committee has been unable to keep the candle holders from melting If you ...

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Freezing Rain Warning – Ended

Dec 27, 2023 at 06:10 At 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, December 27th, the freezing rain warning ended. Dec 26, 2023 at 06:41 4:48 AM EST Tuesday 26 December 2023 Agawa – Lake Superior Park Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa… A prolonged period of freezing rain continues today. Hazards: A period of freezing rain leading to ice build-up. Ice build-up of ...

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