Local & Area News

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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), ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

The Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services has advised that due to poor weather and road conditions, the following buses are not running: Wawa, White River, Chapleau & Hornepayne. Schools will remain open. Chapleau N12 École séparée Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau),Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Chapleau) N2 École séparée Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau),École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau),Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Chapleau),Chapleau High ...

Yellow Advisory – Blowing Snow 5:36 AM EST Wednesday 14 January 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Including: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake, and other regions in yellow to the right. Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues in some locations. What: Significantly ...

June 19, 1928 – December 16, 2025 With family and friends by her side, Lucy leaves her earthly home to join her partner of 57 years, Ed Latoski. Lucy came to Wawa with her husband Maurice Lachapelle, who was killed in an industrial accident at Algoma Ore. She leaves behind a lifelong friend, Gerry Rose, who cared for Lucy until ...