Local & Area News

The Wawa Fire Department was called to École Saint-Joseph this afternoon. The firefighters were there for a couple of hours, and then left. There was a ladder, so they were investigating inside as well as on the roof.  

Dec 26, 2025 at 13:43 The highway has been reopened (13:13). Dec 26, 2025 at 08:52 Hwy 101 Closed from Chapleau to Foleyet due to poor weather conditions. Motorists are reporting 4″ of snow and very poor visibility.

Dec 26, 2025 at 13:43 The highway has been reopened (13:13). Dec 26, 2025 at 10:00 At 9:14 Hwy 101 from Foleyet to Jct 101/Hwy 144) was been closed due to weather and road conditions.

Dec 26, 2025 at 13:10 The highway was opened at 12:53 p.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:23 At 9:14 a.m. Hwy 101 was closed from Wawa to Chapleau due to poor weather and road conditions. Although ON511 do not say that Hwy547 (Hawk Junction) and Hwy 651 (Dalton/Missinabie), Wawa-news would advise residents not to travel.

Dec 26, 2025 at 12:01 The highway was opened at 11:44 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:45 OPP North East Region reposted this at 9:28 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 08:08 Highway 17 has been closed from Marathon to Nipigon due to poor road and weather conditions. The highway was closed at 7:54. For motorists headed east at Nipigon along ...

Dec 26, 2025 at 11:17 Highway 129 is now closed from Chapleau to Ranger Lake Road/Hwy 556 due to poor weather and road conditions.

Dec 26, 2025 at 11:06 This portion of Hwy 17 from White River to Marathon was opened at 10:43 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 09:45 OPP North East Region reposted this at 9:28 a.m. Dec 26, 2025 at 08:26 According to ON511: Highway 17 has been closed from White River to Mobert to due to poor road and weather conditions. ...

Weather: Today – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow ending early this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon. Amount 10 cm. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. High -3. Wind chill -20 this morning and -5 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of ...

North East Region OPP is advising drivers to take extra caution on the roads this weekend due to winter weather conditions. Motorists are urged to:/ Be ready for low visibility and slippery conditions Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles Turn on your full headlights Monitor www.511on.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather alerts In case of emergency, ...

Dec 25, 2025 at 08:06 7:49 AM EST Friday 26 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Significant snowfall continues. What: Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm, with locally higher amounts possible near Lake Superior. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.   When: Ending later this morning. Additional information: Areas near Lake Superior will ...

We share our deepest condolences with the family and loved ones affected by the deadly collision near Opasatika that claimed the lives of three people. This tragedy is part of a much bigger pattern of neglect on Highways 11 and 17. Northern highways are lifelines. There are no alternate routes. When roads are unsafe or closed, communities are cut off, ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High -1. Wind chill m-22 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle early this ...

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 ...

Dec 24, 2025 at 06:36 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:20 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:28 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

As MPP for Algoma Manitoulin, I am pleased to acknowledge that our government through the Budget for 2025 has announced an increase in funding across the hospital sector by 4% for 2025-26, ensuring Ontarians can continue to receive high-quality care in their Community.Hospitals received 3% of this funding envelope earlier this summer.   As part of this investment, we are ...