Local & Area News

Dec 20, 2025 at 08:52 Hwy 614 (Junction of Hwy 17/615 to Manitouwadge) has been closed due to poor weather and road conditions. The highway was closed at 8:45 a.m.

Weather: Today – Snow and local blowing snow. Risk of snow squalls late this morning and this afternoon. Amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 50 becoming southwest 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High -2. Wind chill -19 this morning and -9 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 30% ...

Dec 20, 2025 at 07:28 A Yellow Snowfall Warning is in effect for most of the area (at the time of this report): Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. An Alberta Clipper passing through the region is expected to create hazardous travel conditions today near the shores of Lake Superior ...

Dec 20, 2025 at 06:06 A Yellow Snowfall Warning is in effect for most of the area (at the time of this report): Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. An Alberta Clipper passing through the region is expected to create hazardous travel conditions today near the shores of Lake Superior ...

The Wawa Municipal Cemetery Committee regretfully announces the cancellation of the annual Ice Candle Celebration this year due to a shortage of committee members and volunteers. This decision was not made lightly. The Ice Candle Celebration has been a meaningful annual event for our community, and we sincerely appreciate the support and participation it has received over the years. Unfortunately, ...

Weather: Today – Periods of snow and local blowing snow ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near -14. Wind chill near -24. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then snow beginning before morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming southeast 20 near midnight. Low -17 with ...

Dec 19, 2025 at 06:09 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public of poor weather conditions expected to continue both the North East Region and North West Region of Ontario today. Several communities may experience heavy rainfall, snowfall, whiteout conditions on open stretches of highway, and periods of freezing rain, resulting in slippery and icy road surfaces as ...

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Dec 18, 2025 at 07:57 Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Snow changing to drizzle or periods of rain this morning then to periods of snow or rain near noon. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm except 5 cm over higher terrain. Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this morning then becoming ...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Coffee and Culture last Wednesday! Johanna led us through the 200-year history of the fur trade post at Michipicoten and the deep imprint it continues to have on the Wawa landscape.  Economic activity, social ties with the Michipicoten residents, environmental impacts and continued archaeological interest make the Michipicoten Post a legendary ...

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wednesday, December 24th 6:00 p.m. (there is only one mass Christmas Eve) Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th No Mass Friday, December 26th No Mass Saturday, December 27th 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28th 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 29th No Mass Tuesday, December 30th No Mass Wednesday, December 31st 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1st ...

Weather: Today – Flurries ending early this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 9 this morning then rising. Wind chill near minus 15. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly ...

1947-2025 The family of Marilyn Eva (Scott) Bugyra share the sad news of her sudden passing on the evening of Thursday, December 11th in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Marilyn passed away with 78 years filled of life. Her loving son, Patrick, was by her side the moment of her passing… in her home, as she always hoped, in the company ...

It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ellen on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Chapleau at the age of 76 years, peacefully surrounded by her family. Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Rae-Ellen (Mike), grandchildren Jonathon (Jasmine) and Nicole, great grandchildren; Ava-Rayne, Cashis, Angela, Jacob and Nina, her brother Mike and many friends. ...

Passed away suddenly at the age of eighty-four on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the F. J. Davey home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He was born in London, Ontario on May 16, 1941, to Albert and Cecilia Jerrard. He will be deeply missed by his three children Terri Beaulieu (Mike), Jeff (Sarah), and Gary (Karen). He will be fondly ...