Local & Area News

Mar 17, 2026 at 07:32 Due to ongoing inclement weather and its resulting impact on road conditions and municipal services, schools in the East region (Blind River, Elliot Lake, Massey, and Espanola) and in the North region (Wawa, Chapleau, White River, and Hornepayne) will remain closed on Tuesday, March 17. Staff scheduled to work in those communities are asked to ...

The Algoma District School Board advises that all facilities in the Sault Ste. Marie area will be open tomorrow, March 17th. However, facilities in North Shore, Wawa, Chapleau, and Hornepayne will remain closed for one more day due to highway closures and to facilitate snow removal/clean up.  

Mar 16, 2026 at 13:30 The power has been restored. Mar 16, 2026 at 11:10 Notice to Residents, The Township of Chapleau has been informed by Hydro One that a planned power outage will be affecting a larger area of Chapleau on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This outage is necessary to allow Hydro One ...

Mar 16, 2026 at 11:04 Algoma Power is reporting a number of scattered power outages from LSPP to Bruce Mines due to the current weather. About 110 customers have been affected. “Algoma Power Inc. is aware of several areas within our service territory currently experiencing power outages. Please be advised that our response efforts are delayed due to multiple highway ...

Mar 16, 2026 at 08:48 Hwy 519 is reduced to one lane due to a collision in the Dubreuilville area (KM 12 rd)

Weather: Today Snow at times heavy and blowing snow. Amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind north 50 km/h gusting to 80. High -15. Wind chill -33 this morning and -27 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight Snow ending late this evening then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Blowing snow this evening and after midnight. Local blowing snow overnight. Amount ...

Mar 16, 2026 at 06:20 The following road closures are in effect due to severe weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions. Motorists are urged to: Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Monitor www.511on.ca and www.municipal511.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updates ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 6: Little Current to Espanola Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 17: Wawa ...

All Algoma District School Board employees are advised that, due to the current weather conditions that are expected to continue throughout the day tomorrow, all ADSB facilities will be closed tomorrow, Monday March 16th.  Employees are NOT expected to report to work. We expect to resume operations on Tuesday, March 17th.  Thank you for your understanding.

Due to current weather conditions, which are forecasted to continue throughout the day tomorrow, all schools and board facilities will be closed on Monday, March 16. This closure applies to all communities across the Board. Employees scheduled to work tomorrow are asked to remain home. Thank you for your understanding.

The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) office in Wawa will be closed Monday, March 16th due to severe weather.

Sault College has announced the closure of its campus and the cancellation of all in-person classes and activities effective immediately through Monday, March 16, 2026, due to ongoing inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions. Closure Details The College will not be accessible to students, employees, or community partners during this period. This includes all on-campus services, offices, and in-person activities. ...

February 16, 1958 – March 5, 2026 Surrounded by the love of her family, Lori passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital. She leaves behind a wide circle of friends who adored her, a family who cherished her, and her constant companion, her beloved Maggie. Lori was born to Bud and Isabel Nelson and raised in Wawa, Ontario, was ...

The Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Perry Lake, east of Wawa.   On March 14, 2026, at approximately 1:00 am, the Superior East OPP responded to a serious, single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision on Perry Lake.   The driver of the MSV, a 65-year-old person from ...

Weather: Today Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -4. Wind chill -22 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -15. Wind chill -10 this evening and -21 overnight. Road Conditions: News Tidbits: Don’t forget the EMS game ...

Mar 13, 2026 at 14:15   There are no weather warnings issued, but weather conditions are creating poor road condition on the Montreal River Hill. A look at Windy.com shows weather hitting Wawa (soon) and all the way to Sault Ste. Marie, and points east; with more to come. At 11:59 a.m. Hwy 17 was reduced to one lane in ...