Local & Area News

Highway 631 is open. Jan 27, 2025 at 14:43 The Highway remains closed at this time. Jan 27, 2025 at 08:36 Hwy 631 is closed from White River to Jct 631/11 due to weather conditions.

The highway is open Jan 27, 2025 at 14:43 The Highway remains closed at this time. Jan 27, 2025 at 09:08 Hwy 129 Closed from Chapleau to Thessalon due to weather conditions.

Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, issued the following statement in response to the government’s announcement on the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation: “While I welcome the additional funding for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), I am concerned about expanding eligibility to the entire District of Muskoka. Thousands of businesses, First Nations and communities in Northern Ontario apply to the ...

Jan 27, 2025 at 14:22 On the 24th of January 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot in the area of Jackson Crescent. Through the investigation, a 20-year-old male of Marathon, Ontario has been charged under the Highway ...

The Besner family sadly announces the tragic passing of Yvan of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Janet (née Sullivan). Proud father of Madeleine (Greg Murray) of Sault Ste Marie, Jérôme (Joëlle Plourde) of Pembroke, and Joseph (Lindsay Berthelet) of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Proud grand-papa of Maxime, Gabrielle, and Raphaël ...

Jan 27, 2025 at 11:20 One individual is facing criminal charges after a domestic dispute north of the city. On January 18, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Highway 17 in Goulais River. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old person from Goulais River ...

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the OPP were notified of the burgundy car with a black roof now travelling northbound on Highway 108 at a high rate of speed, passing unsafely, and driving erratically. Police intercepted the car and conducted a traffic stop near Mountain Road in Elliot Lake. While speaking to the driver, police also detected a ...

On January 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an apartment on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake. On January 3, 2025, police were called to the apartment regarding a broken window at one of the apartment units. The complainant had video footage of the male responsible. Terence ELLIOTT, 35-years-old ...

You know, being a politician is kind of a funny thing. I am proud to say that I work hard to get out and meet people where they live and work year-round. As a result, I am often readily recognized. I’ve noticed that many people feel comfortable striking up an immediate conversation with me on the spot. Often, people are ...

Être politicien, c’est quand même spécial, hein? Moi, je suis fier de toujours travailler fort pour aller à la rencontre des gens, là où ils vivent et travaillent, tout au long de l’année. Résultat : on me reconnaît souvent facilement. Et j’ai remarqué que beaucoup de gens se sentent à l’aise de venir jaser avec moi sur le champ. Souvent, ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Tonight – Flurries at times heavy becoming mixed with periods of  blizzard near midnight. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. Blowing snow overnight. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 50 gusting to 80 near midnight. Low -6. Wind chill near -16. Monday – Flurries at times heavy and periods of blizzard ending ...

Jan 27, 2025 at 06:36 6:27 AM EST Monday 27 January 2025 Blizzard Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Blizzard conditions continue today. What: Hazardous blizzard conditions due to a combination of snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. When: This morning through this afternoon. Additional information: ...

Jan 27, 2025 at 06:36 6:27 AM EST Monday 27 January 2025 Blizzard Warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Blizzard conditions continue today. What: Hazardous blizzard conditions due to a combination of snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. When: This morning through ...

Jan 27, 2025 at 06:36 6:27 AM EST Monday 27 January 2025 Blizzard Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Blizzard conditions continue today. What: Hazardous blizzard conditions due to a combination of snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. When: This morning through this afternoon. Additional ...

Jan 27, 2025 at 06:26 Due to the inclement weather and visibility concerns, all school-related transportation is cancelled today for the Northern area (including Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, Chapleau, & Hornepayne). Schools will remain open; however, no transportation will be provided.