Local & Area News

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Flurries and local snow squalls. Local amount 10 to 20 cm. Local blowing snow late this morning and this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -9. Wind chill -22 this morning and -16 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local ...

The Superior East Hornepayne detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public of increased police presence in the area of Third Avenue, in Hornepayne.   The public is asked to avoid the area to allow police to conduct their investigation. There is no threat to public safety.   Updates will be provided as necessary. The OPP thanks ...

The highway has been reopened. Jan 21, 2025 at 17:55 Highway 17 remains closed at this time, and the weather appears to be moving north. Montreal River Hill is now snow-covered with poor visibility, and the highway at Red Rock Lake is also snow covered. The highway closure (south barricade has now moved north to Whispering Pines Road (Tilley Township) ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 4:57 PM EST Saturday 18 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park, Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake and areas shown to the right in bright red A prolonged period of extreme cold conditions is expected to last ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Extreme cold continues through Tuesday morning. What: Wind chill values minus 40. When: Continuing into Tuesday afternoon. Extreme cold may persist into Wednesday ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake A prolonged period of extreme cold is expected to last into Tuesday. It is currently -30C in Wawa. What: Wind chill values minus 40 ...

Jan 21, 2025 at 13:03 At 1:01 Tuesday, January 21st, the Extreme Cold Warning was cancelled by Environment Canada. 5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville A prolonged period of extreme cold is expected to last into Tuesday. It is currently -30C in Wawa. What: Wind chill values minus 40 ...

OutSpoken Brewing is thrilled to announce that we have been recognised with three awards  at the prestigious Ontario Brewing Awards 2024.   Our Mile Hill Lager has been awarded First Place in its category, “Standard American Beer”. This accolade underscores our commitment to brewing excellence and innovation within the vibrant Ontario craft beer scene. Mile Hill Lager, known for its ...

Weather: Extreme Cold Warning & Snow Squall Watch Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Clear early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with flurries beginning near noon. Risk of snow squalls this afternoon. Local amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -15. Wind chill -42 this morning and -19 this afternoon. Frostbite in minutes. Tonight ...

Due to the extreme cold temperatures in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, Chapleau, & Hornepayne.  All school related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards. Schools will remain open.  

4:14 PM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Schreiber – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls are possible beginning Tuesday afternoon. What: Heavy lake effect snow with accumulations of 15 to 25 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. When: Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Additional information: Lake effect snow off Lake Superior is ...

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The Wawa Fire Department was called after 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the trailer park. Firefighters were on scene for about fifteen minutes for what onlookers say was a kitchen fire. Firefighters were also seen inspecting the chimney as smoke was coming out of bottom end of chimney.

Weather: Extreme Cold Warning Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -21. Wind chill -42 this morning and -25 this afternoon. Frostbite in minutes. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -32. Wind chill -28 this evening and -42 overnight. Frostbite in minutes. Tuesday – Clear early in the morning then a mix of ...

5:39 AM EST Monday 20 January 2025 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park A prolonged period of extreme cold is expected to last into Tuesday. It is currently -30C in Wawa. What: Wind chill values minus 40 to minus 45. When: Continuing into Tuesday afternoon. Additional information: Unrelenting extreme cold conditions are expected to persist into ...