Local & Area News

As temperatures begin to drop across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds all motorists to prepare for the winter season. A few proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk of traffic incidents, especially during icy and snowy conditions. Motorists are encouraged to: Install winter tires for improved traction and control Schedule routine maintenance checks, including brakes, battery, fluids ...

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed. After the driver attempted to flee from police, officers later found both the vehicle and the driver at ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 60% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -3. Wind chill -16 this morning and -5 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -12. Wind chill -8 this evening ...

Nov 7, 2025 at 06:02 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-11-08 05:28 Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow covered Good No 2025-11-08 05:36 Highway 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road ...

At 23:46 the highway was opened. Nov 7, 2025 at 22:22 Westbound lane and shoulder is open. Nov 7, 2025 at 20:55 A collision on Highway 17 just west of Black Trout Lake (8km west of Wawa) has blocked both lanes. The closure began at 20:20.

This weather alert has ended (Nov 7, 20:00). Nov 7, 2025 at 16:30 3:47 PM EST Friday 7 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Accumulating snow continues. Total snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm. Tapering off this evening. Travel may be difficult due to accumulating snow and reduced visibility at times. Nov 7, ...

Nov 7, 2025 at 16:25 At 2:28 p.m. this warning ended. Nov 7, 2025 at 06:01 5:40 AM EST Friday 7 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Accumulating snow today. Total snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm. Tapering off late this afternoon or early this evening. Travel may be difficult due to accumulating snow ...

At 3:47 p.m. this warning ended. Nov 7, 2025 at 06:01 5:40 AM EST Friday 7 November 2025 Special Weather Statement in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Accumulating snow today. Total snowfall amounts of 8 to 12 cm. Tapering off late this afternoon or early this evening. Travel may be difficult due to accumulating snow and reduced visibility at ...

On November 5, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a small red 4-door car operating with no plates at numerous known addresses in Elliot Lake. Police stopped the car a short time afterwards and the driver was spoken to, charged, and vehicle towed. Chrystal RELLINGER, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with: Drive ...

On November 3, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person with multiple outstanding arrest warrants. Police observed a wanted person operating a small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and conducted a traffic stop on Hillside Drive South. The driver, who also had a suspended license, was subsequently arrested and the SUV was towed and impounded. Brian ...

Weather: The first winter weather is hitting our area – since last night there have been seveeral incidents that have caused lane closures in the area.: Hwy 631 reduced to one lane in the White River area (Tukanee Lake Road and White River Air Service Base Road) due to a collision. Hwy 17 reduced to one lane in the White ...

Nov 7, 2025 at 06:00 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Region Hwy 101 Shawmere River to Hwy 651 Snow packed Snow covered Good No 2025-11-07 05:43 NER – Chapleau – 87 Hwy 101 Hwy 651 to Wawa Bare and wet road Snow covered Fair No 2025-11-07 05:43 NER – Wawa – 85 Hwy 129 Thessalon to Hinckler ...

The Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund is launching their annual holiday hamper program for families within our communities that need a helping hand. This year, it is our intent to do what we do best in Wawa – come together as a community to support each other. For over 60 years we have been operating this program through our charitable organization. ...

O God, Our Help: at the Cenotaph: O God, our help in ages past, you are our hope in years to come. We gather today to remember the Canadians who paid with their lives – in world wars, in Korea, in Afghanistan, and on peace-keeping missions – for the freedom we enjoy. We give thanks for all the service people, ...

  Congratulations to Karlyne Andersen of Wawa who won $1,000 in September on the Split the Pot Lottery early bird draw. “I began playing Split the Pot to support our local hospital through the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation. It feels especially good to be a winner!” Everyone benefits when they play Split the Pot Lottery! The Lady Dunn Health ...