Local & Area News

DERASP, Yvonne Marie Aline

September 13, 1963 – January 19, 2026 Yvonne Marie Aline Derasp passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved sons, Jason (Naomi) and Kevin, who were the source of her strength and always her pride and joy. She leaves behind her cherished ...

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Wednesday Morning News – January 21

Weather: Yellow Watch – Snow Squall Today – Flurries. Risk of snow squalls late this morning and this afternoon. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this afternoon. High minus 10. Wind chill -25 this morning and -16 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries ending near midnight then mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Risk ...

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5th Annual Doubles Funspiel

Sixteen (16) Teams participated in the Doubles Funspiel, on Saturday, January 17th. Also included in the event were Quizzes to challenge the participants. Team Curl Scouts (Heather Rainville and Anya Switzer) were the 4th place team in the Funspiel – following a “draw-to-the-button” decision. Team Glow (Delmarr Lowe and Sarah Gauthier) the LBNL (Last But Not Least) winners. There were ...

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Monday Morning News – January 19

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of flurries early this morning. Flurries beginning this morning. Risk of snow squalls late this morning and this afternoon. Local amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -16. Wind chill minus 30 this morning and -20 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – Flurries and snow ...

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Bus Cancellations

Due to the extremely cold temperatures in the Northern area (including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne), all school-related transportation services are cancelled today. Schools will remain open; however, no transportation will be provided.

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Monday Morning News – January 19

Weather: Today – Flurries. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early this morning. Temperature steady near -11. Wind chill -17 this morning and -22 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low -24. Wind chill -22 this evening and -31 overnight. Risk of ...

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SE OPP – Two Chapleau Residents face multiple Drug Trafficking Charges

Two Chapleau residents are facing multiple drug trafficking charges after officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Chapleau residence, resulting in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and cocaine with an estimated street value of $50,000.   On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a joint investigation with Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – January 15

Team Rank Wins G.P. Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 6 8 TERRIS, Tom 1 6 8 BUCKELL, Chris 3 5 6 DUGGAN, Sarah 4 4 8 LESCHISHIN, Barb 4 4 7 MORRISON, Matthew 4 4 6 GLOVER, Justine 7 3 8 HALL, Spencer 7 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 7 3 7 HALL, Dave 10 2 6 HUFF, Amanda ...

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Saturday Morning News – January 17

Weather: Today – Flurries. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early this morning. Temperature steady near -11. Wind chill -17 this morning and -22 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low -24. Wind chill -22 this evening and -31 overnight. Risk of ...

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Friday Morning News – January 16

Weather: Today – Flurries. Local amount 5 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light late this afternoon. High -6. Wind chill -20 this morning and -10 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 11. Wind chill -10 this evening and -16 overnight. News Tidbits: the last freighter of the season (American Spirit) passed through the ...

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SOKOLOSKI, William

October 22, 1930 – January 11, 2026 After a short illness in his 95th year, Bill Sokoloski decided to embark on an extended fishing trip on his beloved Tukanee Lake, having enough of the hospital, homes and his pesky arthritic knee, with his wife and daughter Ivy by his side to see him off.   Bill lived most of his ...

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Thursday Morning News – January 15

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 34 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 60 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 17. Wind chill near ...

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LDHC Long Term Care Unit COVID-19 Outbreak UPDATE

Jan 14, 2026 at 17:00 The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over by public health officials. As the respiratory season continues, out of an abundance of caution, masking for all visitors, patients and staff is now in effect. We thank you for your support at this time. Dec 31, 2025 at 13:21 The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – January 13

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 7 8 MATHIAS, Danette 2 6 8 SPENCER, Diane 2 6 8 AMOS, Tracy 4 5 7 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 5 7 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 5 7 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 5 7 SZEKELY, Annik 9 4 8 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 4 8 CHIUPKA, Lorna 10 3 7 LESCHISHIN, Barb 10 3 7 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis ...

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Wednesday Morning News – January 14

Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Local blowing snow this morning. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -14. Wind chill -30 this morning and -25 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -21. ...

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