Local & Area News

Men’s Curling Standings – December 10

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 FAHRER, Tom 2 4 6 McCOY, Joe 2 4 6 HALE, Ron 4 3 6 TERRIS, Spencer 4 3 6 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 6 2 6 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 2 6 LESCHISHIN, Mark 8 1 6 Game Schedule for Monday, December 16, 2024 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 FAHRER ...

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Invasive Phragmites Control Fund opens 2025 call for proposals

The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF) call for proposals. IPCF was made possible by an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. These funds will support local on-the-ground action on Phragmites and amplify and expand control activities as part of a provincial-scale, coordinated Phragmites program. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous ...

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MPP Mantha Demands Improved Winter Maintenance for Northern Highways

Today during Question Period, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha raised the need for better winter maintenance on Northern Ontario highways.   “Northern Ontario has been getting snow for the last three weeks and since the first snowfall we’ve experienced numerous, extensive closures on Highway 17 and Highway 11.” Said Mantha. “Clearing highways after a snowfall isn’t a matter of convenience for ...

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Wild weather and wildlife: Surviving Ontario’s forest roads

Driving on forest roads is not like driving on the highway. Ontario’s forest roads are rugged unpredictable. These roads are rough, with sharp turns, wildlife, and large trucks. They often don’t have emergency services or cell phone coverage and have different challenges to regular highways. “Every year there are severe and fatal accidents on Ontario’s forest roads,” says Chris Serratore, ...

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Morning News Tidbits – December 10

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High m-8. Wind chill -16 this morning and -11 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 15. Wind chill -14 this evening and m-21 overnight. Wednesday – Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning near noon. Wind ...

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Hwy 631 (White River – Hornepayne) OPEN

Dec 9, 2024 at 17:57 ON511 has notified that Highway 631 between White River and Hornepayne has been opened. Dec 9, 2024 at 14:53 At 2:43 p.m. weather conditions meant that Highway 631 has been closed between White River and Hornepayne. The highway was closed at 2:43 p.m.

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BTU Metals Announces Drill Program at the Echum Project

BTU Metals Corportation announces an update on exploration efforts at its’ 100% held Echum project, an extensive gold prospect located adjacent to Alamos Gold Inc. and Red Pine Exploration  in the active Wawa gold area of northern Ontario (Figure 1). The Company expects it will provide a progress update on the Kinross (K-TSX) option adjacent to the Great Bear gold ...

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St. Monica’s Parish Christmas Mass Schedule 2024

Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 6:00 p.m. Nativity of the Lord, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 No Mass Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, 2024 No Mass Friday, December 27, 2024 No Mass Saturday, December 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024 9:00 a.m Monday, December 30, 2024 No Mass Tuesday, December 31, 2024 6:00 p.m. New Year’s Day, Wednesday, ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa – Batchawana Bay) OPEN

Dec 8, 2024 at 21:14 Highway 17 has been opened. Please drive with care. Dec 8, 2024 at 18:46 Dec 8, 2024 at 17:52 Hwy 17 remains closed at this time. On511 states that it is due to weather. The highway has now been closed for more than 24 hours. Dec 7, 2024 at 16:52 At 4;47 p.m. Highway 17 ...

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Snowfall Warning (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

5:46 PM EST Sunday 8 December 2024 Weather Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Winter weather travel advisory in effect for late tonight through Monday evening. Hazard: Snow, at times heavy. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Timing: Late tonight through Monday evening. Discussion: Snow is ...

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Snowfall Warning (White River – Dubreuilville)

5:41 PM EST Sunday 8 December 2024 Snowfall Warning in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Significant snowfall expected late tonight into Monday night. Hazard: Snow, at times heavy. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Total accumulations of 15 to 20 cm. Timing: Late tonight through Monday evening. Discussion: Snow is expected to begin late tonight. ...

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Snowfall Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

5:41 PM EST Sunday 8 December 2024 Snowfall Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Significant snowfall expected late tonight into Monday night. Hazard: Snow, at times heavy. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Total accumulations of 15 to 20 cm. Timing: Late tonight through Monday evening. Discussion: Snow is expected to begin late tonight. ...

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