Local & Area News

We share our deepest condolences with the family and loved ones affected by the deadly collision near Opasatika that claimed the lives of three people. This tragedy is part of a much bigger pattern of neglect on Highways 11 and 17. Northern highways are lifelines. There are no alternate routes. When roads are unsafe or closed, communities are cut off, ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High -1. Wind chill m-22 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle early this ...

Dec 24, 2025 at 06:36 At this time there are no closures on Hwy 11 or Hwy 17. Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:20 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-24 05:28 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

As MPP for Algoma Manitoulin, I am pleased to acknowledge that our government through the Budget for 2025 has announced an increase in funding across the hospital sector by 4% for 2025-26, ensuring Ontarians can continue to receive high-quality care in their Community.Hospitals received 3% of this funding envelope earlier this summer.   As part of this investment, we are ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon then 40% chance of flurries later this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. ...

Dec 23, 2025 at 06:10 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, Partly ice covered Good No 2025-12-23 05:28 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Good No 2025-12-23 05:48 From Highway 651 to Wawa Hwy 129 From Thessalon ...

Thank you Manitoulin Transport! The Wawa Public Library received a very generous donation from Manitoulin Transport. This donation allows us to provide amazing crafts materials, equipment and supplies for our Adult Craft Club which in turn benefits other programs as well. We are very grateful. Upcoming in January: January 6th – Join us, as we kick off the New Year ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -22 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Snow beginning overnight. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low -8. Wind chill -15 this evening. News ...

Dec 22, 2025 at 06:05 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed, Partly ice covered Fair Yes 2025-12-22 05:22 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-22 05:30 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and wet ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 10 10 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 6 10 MORRISON, Matthew 2 6 10 TERRIS, Spencer 4 5 10 HALE, Ron 5 2 10 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 6 1 10 Game Schedule for Monday, January 26th. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 BUMSTEAD LESCHISHIN S. TERRIS HALE MORRISON T. TERRIS

Dec 20, 2025 at 10:18 Poor weather and road conditions on Hwy 631 between Hornepayne (Roundhouse Road) to the Junction of Hwy 631 and Hwy 11 has been closed. The highway closed at 10:14 a.m.

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 ...