Local & Area News

The Ontario Government’s new “ON Trans-Canada” Standard now requires bare pavement within 12 hours of the end of a winter storm. This is four (4) hours faster than the previous standard. “Our government is the first to create a new highway level of service that will ensure Highways 11 and 17 are cleared faster, while improving road safety for drivers ...

  You may have time today to go down to Scenic Magpie High Falls to see the beautiful winter wonderland that was created from the freezing rain of the weekend and the mist that naturally occurs at the falls before the snow changes everything. The significant ice accretions as seen on the bench to the right make everything beautifully glittery, ...

After not being able to have spectators last year – the organizers of this year’s 5th Annual Lori Johnson Memorial Hockey Tournament are looking forward to full stands of spectators enjoying some great hockey playing. Friday, November 18th 1 19:00 Moose on the Loose (Wawa) vs Excuses (Chapleau) 2 20:00 WA2 (Wawa) vs Danger Rangerzz (SSM) 3 21:00 The Vigilantes ...

Nov 18, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -5. Wind chill -16 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Flurries beginning early this evening. Flurries or snow squalls overnight. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. ...

At 6:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Snow Squall Watch for Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Snow squalls are expected to develop this morning and persist through Saturday afternoon as a result of southwesterly winds off Lake Superior. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected. Environment Canada warns that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

At 6:30 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Snow Squall Watch for Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls are expected to develop this morning and persist through Saturday afternoon as a result of southwesterly winds off Lake Superior. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected. Environment Canada warns that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy ...

Nov 18, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 22-11-18 5:09 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road ...

Dear Families of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board: As always, I hope this communication finds you and your families well. I write to you today regarding the recent announcement from CUPE indicating that they have intentions to fully withdraw their services in schools as of Monday, November 21, if a collective agreement is not reached. In light of this ...

The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting their annual Festive “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) campaign from Thursday, November 17, 2022 to Monday, January 2, 2023. The Festive RIDE Campaign has become a familiar part of the holiday season and is one of the OPP’s most important traffic safety initiatives. Impairment from alcohol, cannabis, prescription/illegal ...

November 17, 2022 Subject: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Strike Dear parent or guardian, The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) issued a notice of full strike action on Monday, November 21, 2022 if a new contractual agreement is not reached by then with the Ontario government. Within the CSC Nouvelon, this union represents janitorial and maintenance staff. All ...

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 2 2 AMOS, Tracy 2 1 1 CHIUPKA, Lorna 2 1 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 2 1 2 MATHIAS, Danette 2 1 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 7 0 1 PARSONS, Rochelle 8 0 2   Game Schedule for November 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice ...

Nov 17, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -6. Wind chill -14 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -12. Wind chill -18 this evening. News Tidbits: Conseil scolaire ...

Nov 17, 2022 at 06:26 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511: Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Date & Time Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Snow covered Good No 22-11-17 5:09 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of Nicolaas Veldt for 67 years. Loving mother of Nicolaas (Susan), Albert (Karen), John, Chris (Debbie) and Fred. Proud Oma of Nicolaas, Bill, Joe, Steve, Liisa, Justin, John Michael, late Jesse, Jordan, Aimie and Ryan. Great Oma to ...

Nov 16, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High -4. Wind chill -18 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -9. Wind chill near -13. ...