Local & Area News

CORNISH, Mark Edward Frederick

August 13, 1944 — November 17, 2025 It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the death of Mark Edward Frederick Cornish on Monday, November 17, at the Chattanooga Memorial Hospital. He was 81. Born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, Mark was employed as a news reporter at a daily newspaper in Sudbury before going on to work as ...

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Hwy 101 (Chapleau – Foleyet) OPEN

Nov 21, 2025 at 05:35 The highway has been reopened. It opened at 3:27 a.m. Nov 20, 2025 at 20:48 Nov 20, 2025 at 20:24 Posted by OPP at 19:26. Social Media posts are saying that there are four (4) truck involved in the collision. Nov 20, 2025 at 18:59 Hwy 101 (Chapleau to Foleyet) has been closed due to ...

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The Goose is Loose!

Do you remember? For many years, Wawa had a Moonlight Madness… Many stores, the By Hands – all coordinated for the same evening in a blitz of shopping experiences. But like many other Wawa events, it faded away. Tomorrow, in what may be the start of a new tradition,  Canadian Tire is holding a shopping event “The Goose is Loose”, ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 20

Weather: Today – Periods of rain. Rain with periods of snow this morning and with periods of drizzle this afternoon. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 4. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle ending this evening then cloudy with 40% chance of drizzle changing to 30% chance of flurries near midnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Thursday, November 20th

Nov 20, 2025 at 05:45 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-20 05:05 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-20 05:20 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-20 05:18 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Bare and dry road ...

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SE OPP – Festive RIDE Campaign Begins

This holiday season, the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and keeping Ontario roads safe for everyone. The Festive RIDE campaign has become a familiar and important part of the holiday season and will begin on Thursday, November 20, 2025, and continues throughout the holidays until Thursday, January 1, ...

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Hwy 631 (White River to Hornepayne) OPEN

Nov 19, 2025 at 16:45 The highway has been reopened. Nov 19, 2025 at 09:16 Hwy 631 from White River to Hornepayne is closed at this time due to a collision that is blocking both lanes. ON511 reported this collision at 8:57.  

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Stick Curling Clinic

What is Stick Curling and who should use a Delivery Stick? Stick Curlers use a delivery stick which provides an optional method of delivering stones for anyone who may have issues with the traditional slide. There is no limit to who may use the device. Many will transition to using a stick when they’ve sustained an injury or their flexibility ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – November 19

What are your biggest worries right now? What is your spiritual practice when you have fears and worries? God did not promise us a perfect life once we believe and are part of God’s people. Even as followers of Jesus, we will find ourselves in situations where our faith is tested by a world that pushes us into uncomfortable circumstances ...

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LAVOIE, Jean Roch

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (Long Term Care) on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of the late Denise. Loving father of Tammy Nelson (John) and Chad Lavoie. Cherished grandfather of Justin Lavoie, Cora and Hanah Nelson. Dear brother of Germaine Proulx (Marcel), Gerry Lavoie (Cathy), Laureat Lavoie (Lise), late Pierette ...

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Wedneday Morning News – November 19

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 3. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries overnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this evening. Low zero. News Tidbits: The Wawa Goose ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 18

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 TERRIS, Spencer 2 2 3 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 4 1 3 MORRISON, Matthew 4 1 3 HALE, Ron 6 0 3 Game Schedule for Monday, November 24th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALE LESCHISHIN MORRISON S. TERRIS BUMSTEAD T. TERRIS

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Tuesday Morning News – November 18

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -14 this morning and -3 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -8. Wind chill -11 this evening. News Tidbits: The Boil Water Advisory in the Mission continues. Don’t forget to purchase a Smile ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, November 18th

Nov 18, 2025 at 06:30 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:08 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:20 From ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – November 17

Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 GLOVER, Justine 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 BUCKELL, Chris 4 1 1 DUGGAN, Sarah 4 1 2 HUFF, Amanda 4 1 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 4 1 2 TERRIS, Tom 4 1 2 DERESKI, Daryl 9 0 1 HALL, Dave 9 0 1 HALL, Spencer 9 0 1 MORRISON, ...

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