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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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, ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – November 24
Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 4 4 TERRIS, Tom 2 3 4 BUCKELL, Chris 3 2 2 DUGGAN, Sarah 3 2 4 FAHRER, Tom 3 2 4 GLOVER, Justine 3 2 4 MORRISON, Matthew 3 2 4 HUFF, Amanda 8 1 3 RAINVILLE, Heather 8 1 3 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 8 1 3 DERESKI, Daryl 12 0 2 HALL, ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – November 28th
Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this morning. High -6. Wind chill -17 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -11 this evening and -16 ...
Read More »Winter Road Conditions – Friday, November 28th
Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Partly snow packed Fair Yes From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 17 From Sault ...
Read More »Highway Closures (7:04)
Highway From Time of Closure Notes Closed 655 Jct 11/655 to Kidd Creek Mine 2025-11-26 08:37 Weather Conditions Closed 11 Kqpuskasing to Longlac 2025-11-27 21:26 Weather Conditions
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – November 27
Last Sunday was the Reign of Christ Sunday. We joined service with St.John’s United in Marathon and the guest Speaker was Melody Duncanson-Hales. She serves as Community of Faith Support Minister on the Canadian Shield Regional Council. Here is a portion of her Sunday message. “And is it true? The most tremendous tale of all, seen in a stained-glass windows ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – November 27th
Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Periods of snow. Blowing snow early this morning. Local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -4. Wind chill near -16. Tonight – Periods of snow. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -8. Wind chill near -15. News Tidbits: The Sault College Women’s Hockey ...
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