Local & Area News

Weather: Snow Squall Warning in effect Today – Snow squalls or flurries. Local blowing snow. Local amount 15 to 25 cm. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -9. Wind chill -25 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Tonight – Snow squalls or flurries. Local blowing snow. Local amount 15 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

A collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On January 13, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Fox Lake Road near Chapleau. Through investigation, officers determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Chelsey BJORNAA, 23 ...

On January 14, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter at a local motel business on Front Street in the Town of Spanish. Investigation determined the suspect entered the motel business office and stole a debit machine, possibly cleaning supplies and hockey equipment. Descriptors ...

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed Highway 17 in both directions after a two-vehicle collision. On January 14, 2024, shortly after 10:30 a.m., the Nipissing West OPP and Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, in Walden. Three people received minor injuries, with two of them being transported to the local hospital as a precaution by ambulance. ...

We have now entered the period of the legislative calendar where MPPs are back in their constituencies for an extended amount of time. The Ford government recessed the legislature a week earlier than planned in December, which unfortunately meant that the legislation I was set to bring forward to improve the Northern Health Travel Grant will now have to wait ...

Nous sommes maintenant entrés dans la période du calendrier législatif où les députés sont de retour dans leur circonscription pour une durée prolongée. Le gouvernement Ford a suspendu l’Assemblée législative une semaine plus tôt que prévu en décembre, ce qui signifie malheureusement que le projet de loi que je devais présenter pour améliorer le Programme de subventions accordées aux résidents ...

Weather: Snow Squall Watch in Effect Today – Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -9. Wind chill -22 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries or local snow squalls. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind ...

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Weather: Today – Snow and local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 70 becoming north 20 gusting to 40 late this afternoon. Temperature falling to -18 this afternoon. Wind chill near -30. Risk of frostbite. Tonight -Periods of snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this ...

13 May, 1960 – 10 January, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic loss of a treasured father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Arthur was the beloved son of the late Gordon and Rose Rutland. He was cherished by his children Tianna Jobst (Nick), Tanner (Jessica), and Cheyenna. Arthur was deeply proud of his ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind NE20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming NE30 gusting to 50 this morning. High minus 12. Wind chill -27 this morning and -22 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Periods of snow and local blowing snow beginning ...

A driver is facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in Wawa. On January 8, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive patrol, when officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Mission Road. Investigation revealed the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Sarah BASARABA, 25 ...

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On January 7, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Spousal Assault ...

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Wawa. On January 7, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Mission Road in Wawa. Investigation revealed an individual violated their release conditions by communicating with someone while on conditions not to. As a result, a ...

Jan 11, 2024 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -27 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -21. Wind chill -19 this evening and -28 overnight. Risk of frostbite. ...