Local & Area News

Tuesday Morning News – December 2nd

Weather: Snow Squall Warning Snow Squalls continue this morning with an additional of 5 to 10 cm of snow expected until early afternoon Today – Flurries. Risk of snow squalls this morning. Local blowing snow early this morning. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High -3. Wind chill -15 this ...

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Snow Squall Warning (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Dec 2, 2025 at 06:14 5:40 AM EST Tuesday 2 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Snow squalls continue this morning. Additional local amounts of 5 to 10 cm Continuing into this morning or early afternoon. Snow squalls are expected to weaken through the morning and early afternoon. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due ...

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Snow Squall Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

Dec 2, 2025 at 06:14 5:40 AM EST Tuesday 2 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Snow squalls continue this morning. Additional local amounts of 5 to 10 cm Continuing into this morning or early afternoon. Snow squalls are expected to weaken through the morning and early afternoon. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due ...

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Snow Squall Warning (White River – Dubreuilville)

Dec 2, 2025 at 06:14 5:40 AM EST Tuesday 2 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Snow squalls continue this morning. Additional local amounts of 5 to 10 cm Continuing into this morning or early afternoon. Snow squalls are expected to weaken through the morning and early afternoon. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, December 2nd

Dec 2, 2025 at 06:02 Snow Squalls continue this morning with an additional of 5 to 10 cm of snow expected until early afternoon. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road Good No 2025-12-02 05:22 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare ...

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Poor Conditions at Montreal River Hill close Highway 17 – OPEN

Dec 1, 2025 at 11:12 ON511 has notified that Highway 17 is open. ‘Find my Plow’ is showing 6 plows working between Wawa and the Sault at this time. Please be aware of changing road conditions and travel safely. Dec 1, 2025 at 11:02 OPP have been seen removing the barricade preventing travel south on Highway 17. ON511 has not ...

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2025 CPKC Holiday Train

The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. Nov. 19 through Dec. 21, raising money, food and awareness to support food banks across our network. It will be a country music Christmas this year with Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse performing from the decorated boxcar stage. CPKC donates to the local food bank at each stop and ...

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Monday Morning News – December 1st

Weather:   Snow Squall Warning Today – Flurries. Risk of snow squalls this afternoon. Local blowing snow late this morning and this afternoon. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High -4. Wind chill -17 this morning and -10 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local blowing snow ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Monday, December 1st

Dec 1, 2025 at 06:50 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-12-01 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-01 05:25 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Partly snow packed Good ...

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North Shore Shakedown – Playoff Schedule

The action continues as we cheer on our REC division teams: the Wawa Coasters and the Wawa Feather Dusters. Which local crew will take the title? In the Open Division, things are heating up with the Golden Nuggets going head-to-head with Duffman — a talented combo squad from Wawa and Dubreuilville. Meanwhile, the Flyers from Sault Ste. Marie will take ...

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Giving Tuesday – Support the LDHCF this year!

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has participated in the Giving Tuesday initiative for the past 7 years. It is a time when people around the world come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and non-profits; to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. Every act of generosity ...

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Saturday Morning News – November 29th

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -4. Wind chill -19 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries late this evening and overnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h before morning. Low -11. Wind chill -11 this evening and -18 overnight. News ...

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DOUGHERTY, Allen James

December 27, 1954 – November 25, 2025 Allen passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday November 25, 2025 at the age of 70 years.   He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.   Cremation took place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie. A celebration of his life will be held ...

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North Shore Shakedown – This Weekend

The North Shore Shakedown Men’s Hockey Tournament is this weekend. Come cheer on the teams, enjoy some great hockey, and support Wawa Minor Hockey! The bar will be open Friday and Saturday night so stick around, grab a drink, and enjoy the Leafs’ game against Pittsburgh – the perfect way to end a full day of hockey! Bring your friends, ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – November 28

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 3 3 MATHIAS, Danette 1 3 3 SPENCER, Diane 1 3 3 AMOS, Tracy 4 2 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 2 2 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 2 3 CHIUPKA, Lorna 7 1 3 LESCHISHIN, Barb 7 1 3 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 7 1 3 SZEKELY, Annik 7 1 3 TAVELLA, Debbie 7 1 3 TREMBLAY, Cheryl ...

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