Local & Area News

North East Region OPP is advising drivers to take extra caution on the roads this weekend due to winter weather conditions. Motorists are urged to:/ Be ready for low visibility and slippery conditions Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles Turn on your full headlights Monitor www.511on.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather alerts In case of emergency, ...

Dec 25, 2025 at 08:06 7:49 AM EST Friday 26 December 2025 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Significant snowfall continues. What: Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm, with locally higher amounts possible near Lake Superior. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.   When: Ending later this morning. Additional information: Areas near Lake Superior will ...

We share our deepest condolences with the family and loved ones affected by the deadly collision near Opasatika that claimed the lives of three people. This tragedy is part of a much bigger pattern of neglect on Highways 11 and 17. Northern highways are lifelines. There are no alternate routes. When roads are unsafe or closed, communities are cut off, ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High -1. Wind chill m-22 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle early this ...

June 19, 1928 – December 16, 2025 With family and friends by her side, Lucy leaves her earthly home to join her partner of 57 years, Ed Latoski. Lucy came to Wawa with her husband Maurice Lachapelle, who was killed in an industrial accident at Algoma Ore. She leaves behind a lifelong friend, Gerry Rose, who cared for Lucy until ...

Dec 24, 2025 at 06:36 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:20 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:28 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

As MPP for Algoma Manitoulin, I am pleased to acknowledge that our government through the Budget for 2025 has announced an increase in funding across the hospital sector by 4% for 2025-26, ensuring Ontarians can continue to receive high-quality care in their Community.Hospitals received 3% of this funding envelope earlier this summer.   As part of this investment, we are ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon then 40% chance of flurries later this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. ...

Dec 23, 2025 at 06:10 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, Partly ice covered Good No 2025-12-23 05:28 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 2025-12-23 05:48 From Highway 651 to Wawa Hwy 129 From Thessalon ...

Thank you Manitoulin Transport! The Wawa Public Library received a very generous donation from Manitoulin Transport. This donation allows us to provide amazing crafts materials, equipment and supplies for our Adult Craft Club which in turn benefits other programs as well. We are very grateful. Upcoming in January: January 6th – Join us, as we kick off the New Year ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -22 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow beginning overnight. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low -8. Wind chill -15 this evening. News ...

Dec 22, 2025 at 06:05 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed, Partly ice covered Fair Yes 2025-12-22 05:22 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-22 05:30 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

Dec 21, 2025 at 23:32 23:20 – Highway 11 has reopened between Hearst and Cochrane. All Highway 11 closure between Nipigon and Cochrane related to yesterday’s collision and weather/road conditions have now reopened. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. Hwy 631 from Hornepayne to Nagagami is also open. Please drive with care! Dec 21, 2025 at 13:37 ...

The highway has been reopened Dec 20, 2025 at 09:32 Poor road conditions on Hwy 17 have closed the highway between Marathon and Terrace Bay. The highway was closed at 9:29 a.m. Roads within the community of Marathon are not great. At 9:14 a.m. an anynomous person posted on social media that a Manitoulin tractor trailer was stuck on Peninsula ...

Dec 20, 2025 at 10:18 Poor weather and road conditions on Hwy 631 between Hornepayne (Roundhouse Road) to the Junction of Hwy 631 and Hwy 11 has been closed. The highway closed at 10:14 a.m.