Local & Area News

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 10:00 am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with assistance from Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Dorion/Hurkett Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Wolf River Bridge, Highway 11&17, in Dorion Township. Initial investigation indicates two sport ...

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September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to flurries this afternoon. Local snowfall amount of 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to -10 this afternoon. Wind chill -20 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – ...

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:05 If you are travelling towards Sudbury be aware that the bus consortium there has cancelled school buses in the Sudbury, Espanola and Massey area Wednesday due to poor road conditions on most rural and side roads. Due to the poor road conditions and in the interest of safety, Route E026 servicing École Sainte-Anne (Spanish) will be cancelled today.   ...

At 5:47 a.m. a Winter Weather Travel Advisory was issued for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Snow will continue through this afternoon before tapering to flurries from west to east this evening. An additional 10 – 15cm is possible. A flash freeze is possible this morning as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass which could lead to icy conditions. ...

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash ...

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash freeze warnings are issued ...

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash freeze warnings are ...

Feb 14, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clear. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 3. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this evening. Rain beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. ...

At 5:25 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement warning of snow for regions of Ontario including  Manitouwadge – Hornepayne. A low-pressure system originating from the Four Corners (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico)) is expected to impact the region tonight into Wednesday night. Precipitation associated with the low may begin as rain or a mix of rain and snow ...

Feb 14, 2023 at 06:37 Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:14 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:36 AM Highway 101 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and dry ...

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will resume sitting again on February 21st. Personally, I am very excited to return to the Legislature with Marit Stiles as the newly elected Leader of the Official Opposition. I’ve known Marit since she was first elected in 2018. Her strength and commitment to improving the lives of all Ontarians have always impressed me. She ...

L’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario reprendra ses travaux le 21 février. Personnellement, je suis très heureux de revenir à l’Assemblée législative avec Marit Stiles comme chef nouvellement élue de l’opposition officielle. Je connais Marit depuis qu’elle a été élue pour la première fois en 2018. Sa force et son engagement à améliorer la vie de tous les Ontariens et Ontariennes, elle ...

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