Local & Area News

Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Local blowing snow this morning. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -14. Wind chill -30 this morning and -25 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -21. ...

The Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services has advised that due to poor weather and road conditions, the following buses are not running: Wawa, White River, Chapleau & Hornepayne. Schools will remain open. Chapleau N12 École séparée Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau),Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Chapleau) N2 École séparée Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau),École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau),Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Chapleau),Chapleau High ...

Yellow Advisory – Blowing Snow 5:36 AM EST Wednesday 14 January 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Including: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake, and other regions in yellow to the right. Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues in some locations. What: Significantly ...

June 19, 1928 – December 16, 2025 With family and friends by her side, Lucy leaves her earthly home to join her partner of 57 years, Ed Latoski. Lucy came to Wawa with her husband Maurice Lachapelle, who was killed in an industrial accident at Algoma Ore. She leaves behind a lifelong friend, Gerry Rose, who cared for Lucy until ...

August 8, 1971 – January 10, 2026 Peacefully at home, she begins her journey to the Spirit World as the Spirit Woman “Manidoo Kwe”. Born in Wawa, Ontario to Leona Delores Swanson and Gilbert Joseph Stone. Mother of Brandon, Tiffany and Xavier. Eldest sister of Sherry, Melanie, Gilbert, Leon, Sharon and Karen. Niece of Frank (Agnes), Sam (Angela), Donald (Donna), ...

Great News! The Dolly Parton Imagination Library that is proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wawa is expanding to Hawk Junction. This means that any child between the ages of newborn to 5 years old can sign up to receive free books each month. The parent can sign up by emailing Cathy Cannon Coordinator for this program at [email protected] ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this morning. Snow beginning this morning. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 1. Wind chill -5 this morning. Tonight – Periods of snow ending near midnight then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60 % chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle late this morning and this afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening with risk of freezing drizzle. Wind becoming ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 5 7 TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 BUCKELL, Chris 3 4 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 3 4 6 MORRISON, Matthew 3 4 6 DUGGAN, Sarah 6 3 7 GLOVER, Justine 7 2 7 HALL, Dave 7 2 5 HALL, Spencer 7 2 4 HUFF, Amanda 7 2 7 RAINVILLE, Heather ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High -5. Wind chill near -15. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow ending after midnight then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of ...

Jan 10, 2026 at 06:35 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, Partly snow covered Good No 2026-01-10 05:15 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow packed Bare and wet road Good No 2026-01-10 05:22 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Good No 2026-01-10 05:22 Hwy 129 From ...

Weather: Today – Snow ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 5 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature falling to -3 this afternoon. Wind chill -10 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low -8. Wind chill near -11. Special ...

Jan 9, 2026 at 06:49 4:42 AM EST Friday 9 January 2026 Snow continue today. What: Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Ending this afternoon. Additional information: Temperatures will fall to below the freezing mark this morning. Any water on roadways and walkways will freeze, creating icy and slippery conditions. Jan 8, ...

Due to the inclement weather and road condition concerns in the Chapleau area, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Note: all school-related transportation is running for schools in Wawa, White River & Hornepayne Editor’s Note: Hwy 11 corridor communities from Hearst to Temagami, Timmins included. ALL school buses cancelled.

Jan 9, 2026 at 06:28 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Good No 2026-01-09 05:13 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Good No 2026-01-09 05:26 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Poor Yes 2026-01-09 ...