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Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -9 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill near -8. Tue, 4 Mar ...

Weather: Wawa: Today Mainly sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High -12. Wind chill -34 this morning and -19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -24. Wind chill -21 this evening and -27 overnight. Sun, 2 Mar Sunny. Becoming a mix ...

St. Monica’s Church will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on March 5th, 2025 at 7 p.m.  

Mar 1, 2025 at 02:46 The highway was reopened at 2:30 a.m. Feb 28, 2025 at 20:18 The highway closure has been extended from Wawa to Foleyet at 20:13. Feb 28, 2025 at 16:10 At 15:36 the highway was closed again. Feb 28, 2025 at 14:24 The highway has been opened. Feb 28, 2025 at 10:38 Hwy 101 is closed ...

Mar 1, 2025 at 00:32 The highway has been opened. It was opened just before midnight. Feb 28, 2025 at 11:33 Poor weather conditions has closed Highway 17  between Wawa (Pinewood Drive) and Goulais River (Hwy 552). The highway was closed at 11:26 a.m.

Feb 28, 2025 at 16:15 The highway has been opened. It was opened at 15:54. Feb 28, 2025 at 12:40 The poor weather has extended the highway closure east to Blind River. Highway 17 is now closed from Sault Ste. Marie (Hwy 17B) to Blind River. Feb 28, 2025 at 11:33 Poor weather conditions has closed Highway 17  between Sault ...

A dynamic group of Project Managers, in collaboration with the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), is spearheading an initiative to explore the creation of the Algoma Project Management Chapter. This effort is designed to bring together PM professionals, students, and employers across the region to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. The ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public that Highway 17 from Thessalon to Sault Ste Marie is now closed in both directions due to poor weather conditions. The highway was closed at 11:26 a.m. The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public that ...

On February 24th, Jana Strouhalova walked out to the Goose carrying a Ukraine flag. It was a celebration of the resilience and strength that Ukrainians have shown since the Russian military invasion and occupation of Ukraine in 2022. Wawa residents were invited to bring candle out to the Goose where Jana would light them that night to honour all the ...

The snow has been falling steadily since early morning and road conditions are slowly getting worse. If you have to travel, ensure you are prepared for road closures. Please drive according to the road conditions. Snowmobilers should also take caution as visiblity may be poor out on the lakes.

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park.Today – Cloudy. Snow and local blowing snow beginning this morning. Amount 10 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northeast 30 gusting to 50 this morning. High -11. Wind chill near -23. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries this evening. Clearing overnight. Local blowing snow ...

Due to the impending inclement weather, and visibility concerns, all school related transportation will be cancelled in the following areas: Sault Ste Marie – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont Central Algoma – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island, Thessalon Northern – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne North Shore – including Iron Bridge, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Spanish ...

  Province Algoma-Manitoulin PC – Doug Ford 80 seats 41.30% PC – Bill Rosenberg NDP – Marit Stiles 26 27.20% NDP – David Timeriski LIB – Bonnie Crombie 14 14.50% LIB – Reg Niganobe GRN – Mike Schreiner 2 11.90% IND – Mike Mantha IND 1 2.60% NBP – Sheldon Pressey 2.50% GRN – Maria Legault

3:37 PM EST Thursday 27 February 2025 Snowfall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Significant snowfall expected on Friday. What: Total snowfall accumulations near 15 cm, with higher amounts possible. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An Alberta clipper will ...

3:37 PM EST Thursday 27 February 2025 Snowfall Warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Significant snowfall expected on Friday. What: Total snowfall accumulations near 15 cm, with higher amounts possible. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An ...