Local & Area News

A collision last night on Broadway Avenue has left 6 vehicles damaged. The above photo (10:45) shows three of the six. The collision occurred last night during Ladies Darts at the Legion Hall.

There’s a chill in the air, and that means it’s time for the LDHCF’s annual Wish Campaign! The campaign launches on Friday, December 5, 2025, and runs until Thursday, January 15, 2026. Every household in Wawa, White River, Hawk Junction, Missanabie, and Dubreuilville will receive a flyer in their mailbox asking for support to purchase 10 new hospital beds. Most ...

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Weather: Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -28 this morning and -13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow and local blowing snow. Risk of snow squalls before morning. Local amount ...

Dec 4, 2025 at 06:02 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow covered Good No 2025-12-04 05:20 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Bare and ...

Last Sunday was the First Sunday of Advent. Are you ready for the coming of the Christ Child? There are so many things to do. In many churches the Advent Wreath is is placed in front of the Congregation and each Sunday a candle is lit, Together, the four Advent candles represent a journey of hope, peace, joy and love, ...

Weather: Snow Squall Watch Frontal snow squalls likely with a cold front this morning. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow, especially associated with a cold front moving from north to south through the region. Total snowfall amounts up to 10 cm Today – Flurries ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% ...

In light of the recently announced layoffs at Algoma Steel, Sault College is stepping forward to support affected workers and their families with a comprehensive suite of employment, academic, and personal supports.   “Sault College is part of this community, and many of those impacted are our alumni, partners, friends, and neighbours,” said Sherri Smith, Interim President, Sault College. “We ...

Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa & White River will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: all school-related transportation is running in Chapleau & Hornepayne for today.

Dec 3, 2025 at 05:41 Yellow Watch – Snow Squall Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Kapuskasing – Hearst – Smooth Rock Falls Kirkland Lake – Englehart Little Abitibi – Kesagami Lake Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Temiskaming Shores – Temagami Timmins – Cochrane – Iroquois Falls Wawa – Pukaskwa Park ...

Dec 3, 2025 at 05:33 Most of the region is under a snow squall watch. Hwy 11 Closed Beardmore to Nipigon Hwy 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-03 05:25 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Poor Yes 2025-12-03 05:24 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow packed Good ...

Dec 3, 2025 at 05:06 The highway opened at 2:52 a.m. Dec 2, 2025 at 22:11 Weather conditions on Hwy 17 between Marathon and Nipigon have closed the highway. The highway closed at 21:53.

Weather: Snow Squall Warning Snow Squalls continue this morning with an additional of 5 to 10 cm of snow expected until early afternoon Today – Flurries. Risk of snow squalls this morning. Local blowing snow early this morning. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -15 this ...

Dec 2, 2025 at 06:14 5:40 AM EST Tuesday 2 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Snow squalls continue this morning. Additional local amounts of 5 to 10 cm Continuing into this morning or early afternoon. Snow squalls are expected to weaken through the morning and early afternoon. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due ...

Dec 2, 2025 at 06:14 5:40 AM EST Tuesday 2 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Snow squalls continue this morning. Additional local amounts of 5 to 10 cm Continuing into this morning or early afternoon. Snow squalls are expected to weaken through the morning and early afternoon. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due ...