Local & Area News

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High -6. Wind chill -23 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -18. Wind chill -14 this evening and -21 overnight. Sat, 8 Mar Sunny in ...

Mar 7, 2025 at 07:24 4:11 AM EST Friday 7 March 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter weather travel advisory in effect for today. What: Significantly reduced visibility at times in bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snowfall amounts up to 5 cm is possible Wind gusts up to ...

Mar 6, 2025 at 15:43 The highway is now open from Cartier to Gogama. Mar 5, 2025 at 14:20 Hwy 144 has been closed from Cartier to Timmins due to weather at 13:18. Mar 5, 2025 at 11:10 Hwy 144 has been closed from Gogama to Timmins due to weather. The highway was closed at 11:04 a.m.

Mar 6, 2025 at 15:40 The highway was opened at 15:36. On March 5, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed Highway 129 from Thessalon to Chapleau due to poor weather conditions. Highway closures during extreme weather events are essential to ensure public safety. Driving on a closed highway is not only illegal but also puts ...

Mar 6, 2025 at 12:00 The highway was opened at 11:23 a.m. Mar 5, 2025 at 12:15 Hwy 101 has been closed from Chapleau to Timmins due to poor weather and highway conditions. The highway was closed at 12:04 p.m.   Motorists are reminded that highway closures during extreme weather events are essential to ensure public safety. Driving on a ...

The highway has been reopened. Mar 5, 2025 at 13:45 Hwy 101 has been closed from Wawa to Chapleau due to poor weather and road conditions. The highway was closed at 1:07.

Mar 6, 2025 at 09:53 The highway has been reopened. A collision at Beaumont Park Road (Awares Township) has the eastbound lane and east shoulder closed (9:52 a.m.). Please drive with care. Mar 5, 2025 at 12:03 Hwy 17 has been closed from Wawa to Batchawana Bay due to poor weather and highway conditions. The highway was closed at 11:43 ...

The highway has been reopened. Mar 5, 2025 at 17:47 Hwy 631 closed from White River to Nagagami (Hwy 11) due to weather. The highway was closed at 17:14.

Mar 6, 2025 at 08:54 A tractor trailer is blocking a portion of Mission Road at the Wawa Motor Inn. A chip truck looks to have grounded at the entrance. SE OPP are on scene.

Mar 6, 2025 at 08:25 This Winter Storm Warning ended at 8:17 a.m. Mar 6, 2025 at 07:55 5:00 AM EST Thursday 6 March 2025 Winter Storm Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Winter storm continuing today. What: Additional snowfall amounts of 5 cm. Poor visibility in snow and local blowing snow. When: Ending this afternoon. For areas ...

Mar 6, 2025 at 08:23 The highway has been reopened, the barricade at the intersection of 101/17 has been removed. Please drive with care. Mar 5, 2025 at 13:22 Hwy 17 has been closed from Wawa to White River due to poor weather and highway conditions. Motorists are reminded that highway closures during extreme weather events are essential to ensure ...

Mar 6, 2025 at 07:59 5:00 AM EST Thursday 6 March 2025 Winter Storm Warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Winter storm continuing today. What: Additional snowfall amounts of 5 cm. Poor visibility in snow and local blowing snow. When: Ending this afternoon. For areas near the Ontario – Quebec border, ending this evening. Additional information: Northerly winds ...

Mar 6, 2025 at 07:55 5:00 AM EST Thursday 6 March 2025 Winter Storm Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Winter storm continuing today. What: Additional snowfall amounts of 5 cm. Poor visibility in snow and local blowing snow. When: Ending this afternoon. For areas near the Ontario – Quebec border, ending this evening. Additional information: Northerly winds ...

Mar 5, 2025 at 07:45 5:00 AM EST Thursday 6 March 2025 Winter Storm Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Winter storm continuing today. What: Additional snowfall amounts of 5 cm. Poor visibility in snow and local blowing snow. When: Ending this afternoon. For areas near the Ontario – Quebec border, ending this evening. Additional information: Northerly ...

Due to the poor road conditions, all school related transportation is cancelled today in the following areas: Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont Central Algoma Area – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island, Thessalon Northern Area – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne  North Shore Area – including Iron Bridge, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Spanish Schools ...