Local & Area News

The Wawa Municipal Cemetery Committee regretfully announces the cancellation of the annual Ice Candle Celebration this year due to a shortage of committee members and volunteers. This decision was not made lightly. The Ice Candle Celebration has been a meaningful annual event for our community, and we sincerely appreciate the support and participation it has received over the years. Unfortunately, ...

With winter weather continuing to impact the North East Region, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that road closures due to hazardous weather conditions are implemented for public safety and must be obeyed. During severe winter weather, OPP officers and partner agencies may temporarily close roads and highways when conditions deteriorate and pose a significant risk to motorists, ...

Weather: Today – Periods of snow and local blowing snow ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near -14. Wind chill near -24. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then snow beginning before morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming southeast 20 near midnight. Low -17 with ...

Dec 19, 2025 at 06:47 Northern Area  Due to the inclement weather, poor road conditions, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa, White River, Chapleau & Hornepayne will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area Due to the flash freezing concerns, icy road conditions, ...

Dec 19, 2025 at 06:21 Highway 614 has been reopened. Dec 18, 2025 at 21:41 Poor weather and road conditions have closed Hwy 614 (Jct 17/614 to Manitouwadge). Dec 18, 2025 at 11:52 The highway has been reopened. Dec 18, 2025 at 00:58 Poor weather conditions on Hwy 614 have closed it from the Jct 17/614 to Manitouwadge. North West ...

Dec 19, 2025 at 06:09 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public of poor weather conditions expected to continue both the North East Region and North West Region of Ontario today. Several communities may experience heavy rainfall, snowfall, whiteout conditions on open stretches of highway, and periods of freezing rain, resulting in slippery and icy road surfaces as ...

Yellow Warning – Winter Storm 2:31 PM EST Thursday 18 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Winter storm expected through Friday morning. What: Total snowfall amounts are expected to range from 10 cm near the shore of Lake Superior, including Wawa, to 15 to 20 cm for areas inland and over the higher terrain. Reduced visibility in heavy ...

Dec 18, 2025 at 13:36 11:26 AM EST Thursday 18 December 2025 Rain today, followed by a possible flash freeze tonight into Friday. Total rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm. Flash freeze. Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm from Montreal River to Earlton and north. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow for some areas. When: This ...

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Dec 18, 2025 at 07:57 Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Snow changing to drizzle or periods of rain this morning then to periods of snow or rain near noon. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm except 5 cm over higher terrain. Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this morning then becoming ...

Dec 18, 2025 at 06:41 Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Hornepayne will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: transportation is running as per normal schedule for schools in Wawa, White River & Chapleau.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Coffee and Culture last Wednesday! Johanna led us through the 200-year history of the fur trade post at Michipicoten and the deep imprint it continues to have on the Wawa landscape.  Economic activity, social ties with the Michipicoten residents, environmental impacts and continued archaeological interest make the Michipicoten Post a legendary ...

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wednesday, December 24th 6:00 p.m. (there is only one mass Christmas Eve) Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th No Mass Friday, December 26th No Mass Saturday, December 27th 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28th 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 29th No Mass Tuesday, December 30th No Mass Wednesday, December 31st 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1st ...

Weather: Today – Flurries ending early this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 9 this morning then rising. Wind chill near minus 15. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly ...

1947-2025 The family of Marilyn Eva (Scott) Bugyra share the sad news of her sudden passing on the evening of Thursday, December 11th in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Marilyn passed away with 78 years filled of life. Her loving son, Patrick, was by her side the moment of her passing… in her home, as she always hoped, in the company ...