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Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa with her family by her side Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the age of 87 years.   Beloved wife of the late Donald Lewis Pott. Loving mother of; Craig Spooner, Glyn Spooner (Diane) and Andrew Spooner. Loving grandmother of Devon (Rachael Amos), Tyrel (Jenna Pozzebon), Brayden, Hayli (Travis Terris) and ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care Home is now in a COVID-19 Outbreak. Residents will continue to be supported by two essential caregivers with masking in effect on the long-term care unit. General visitors are not permitted at this time until further notice. We thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation. If you have any questions or ...

The winter storm that began on December 28th at 8:15 p.m. with the road closures of Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana), and Hwy 101 (Wawa to Chapleau) has passed through the province, and the only highways to remain closed at this time are: Hwy 577: Hwy 101 to Hwy 11 Hwy 566: closed in the Matachewan area due to weather, ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High -16. Wind chill near -28. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light ...

Born on March 21, 1957 in Chapleau, passed away on December 25, 2025 in Stratford   Come with me, all who labor and have heavy laden and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28   It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rochelle Michaud, at the age of 68, peacefully in her sleep on Christmas morning. Rochelle ...

We will experience a staffing pressure for Physician services in the Emergency Department (ED) on January 1st, 2026. The Emergency Department will remain open; however, we ask that you visit the ED only if you have an emergency. We will be leaning on a local Physician to provide unscheduled coverage, therefore, please only visit the ER if you have an ...

August 1, 1968 – December 25, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Bernadine with family by her side. She was daughter to the late Randall and Kathleen Pike. Loving wife of Vincent Burton for over 25 years. Proud mother of Thomasina Pike (Stratton Campbell), Dillan Burton and Jasmine Burton. She leaves her ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High -13. Wind chill -29 this morning and -21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -17. Wind chill near -25. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Louise Cormier of Elliot Lake wo is $50,000 richer after winning with INSTANT 25 DAYS ...

Dec 30, 2025 at 07:00 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow packed Snow covered Poor Yes 2025-12-30 05:24 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Good Yes 2025-12-30 05:31 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Good No 2025-12-30 05:31 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler ...

Dec 29, 2025 at 19:56 The storm warning eded at 18:19 Dec 29, 2025 at 16:54 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 4:14 PM EST Monday 29 December 2025 Impact Level: High Forecast Confidence: High Hazardous winter storm expected to continue tonight. What: Snowfall amounts of 40 to 60 cm. Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h. Blizzard conditions. When: ...

Dec 29, 2025 at 16:46 This warning ended at 16:20. Dec 29, 2025 at 05:21 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:02 AM EST Monday 29 December 2025 Impact Level: High Forecast Confidence: High Hazardous winter storm continues today. What: Freezing rain with 5 to 10 mm of ice accretion. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Northwesterly wind gusts of ...

Dec 29, 2025 at 16:32 This warning ended at 16:14. Dec 29, 2025 at 05:18 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:06 AM EST Monday 29 December 2025 Impact Level: High Forecast Confidence: High Hazardous winter storm expected today into tonight. What: Snowfall amounts of 40 to 60 cm. Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h. Blizzard conditions. When: Today ...

Dec 29, 2025 at 14:17 This warning ended at 13:04 Dec 29, 2025 at 05:12 Yellow Warning – Winter Storm 5:08 AM EST Monday 29 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Hazardous winter storm continues into this afternoon. What: Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of 60 to 80 km/h Blizzard conditions. ...

Dec 29, 2025 at 08:56 The Muncipality of Wawa has advised that the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center, Town Hall and 24hr Gym will be closed this morning due to the ongoing snow squalls affecting the area. The Muncipality asks residents to please avoid all non-essential travel as Municipal staff work to keep roadways and sidewalks clear. Staff will provide updates ...

Dec 28, 2025 at 06:05 Freezing rain/rain has been falling in Wawa for the past two hours. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Partly ice covered Good No 2025-12-28 05:28 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-28 05:35 From Highway 101 to Missinabi Snow packed Fair ...