Local & Area News

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 ...

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Louise Brailean on December 26, 2025 at the Richmond Hospital. Born in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands; Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Marie shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Dennis Brailean. Together, they built a home filled with warmth, ...

Weather: Today Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -21 this morning and -2 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Partly cloudy. Clearing before morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this ...

Interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home is surging amid soaring food prices. And with the start of the growing season on the horizon, now is the time to plan.   According to brand new data from Homestars.com, the reliable way to hire a pro, 48% of Canadian shoppers have considered growing their own fruit or vegetables, due to ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Province of Ontario to ensure Northern communities are fully engaged as the government moves forward with its plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into nine regional organizations. The Province recently announced its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would create a regionalized conservation authority system ...