Local & Area News

If it isn’t bitterly cold – it’s snowing. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning and Winter Weather Travel Advisory for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay An Alberta Clipper moving through northern Ontario will bring hazardous travel conditions to areas along the north shore of Lake Superior beginning ...

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is surveying the Veteran community to find out how you learn about and access VAC programs and services. They’re looking for Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, former RCMP members, family members and caregivers. Even if you have never contacted VAC or do not currently receive VAC benefits and services, they want to hear from you. ...

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning & Snowfall Warning Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 36 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight ...

On February 14, 2022 at approximately 3:37 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Wawa. Through investigation, the driver of one motor vehicle was determined to have intentionally made contact with a second motor vehicle. No injuries were sustained by anyone involved. As a result, a ...

With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner, with the next phase of measures being eased on February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. “Given how well Ontario has done in the Omicron wave we are able ...

Les indicateurs de la santé publique et du système de santé continuant de s’améliorer, le gouvernement de l’Ontario, en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef de la province, assouplira de façon progressive et prudente certaines mesures de santé publique. Les mesures assouplies entreront en vigueur plus tôt que prévu, soit le 17 février 2022 à 0 h 1. « ...

The Extreme Cold Warning continues for all of Northern Ontario. Temperatures vary with Wind chill values between minus 35 and minus 40. Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and ...

Feb 14, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning Today – Flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 31 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries early this evening then clear. Wind up to ...

Feb 12, 2022 at 12:32 Just after 12 Noon today, the Wawa Fire Department were called to a residential fire on McKinley Avenue.   Four OPP cruisers are providing traffic control. McKinley Avenue from Algoma Street to Mackay Street, and Laurier Avenue to McKinley Avenue.    

Paul Calandra, Minister of Long- Term Care announced significant funding for long term care beds across Northern Ontario.  Northern Ontario will be the recipient of 228 beds for residents. As PC candidate for Algoma Manitoulin, Cheryl Fort stated “I am delighted to know that both Manitouwadge and Elliot Lake were part of today’s announcement.   Elliot Lake’s St. Joseph’s Manor will ...

Feb 12, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 19. Wind chill minus 38 this morning and minus 26 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...

Feb 11, 2022 at 12:17 Highway 17 has been reopened. Feb 11, 2022 at 10:29   Highway 17 from Schreiber to Nipigon has been reopened according to OPP; but ON511 says closed. Whatever the situation really is, Terrace Bay Fire/Emergency Services is warning that road conditions are treacherous. “We are receiving mixed messages from 511 and OPP about the highway ...

Winter weather is upon us and the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists that adverse weather conditions put extra demands on you as a driver and on your vehicle’s performance. STAY ALERT. SLOW DOWN. STAY IN CONTROL. These are three key elements to safe winter driving. Motorists are advised of the following safety tips to help everyone arrive ...

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A Winter weather travel advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet   Most of northern Ontario is being affected by this Alberta Clipper – check Environment Canada for ...