Local & Area News

Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, December 10th

Dec 10, 2025 at 06:15   Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River partly snow covered Bare and wet road, Snow covered Good No 2025-12-10 05:10 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-10 05:21 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Snow covered Good No 2025-12-10 05:19 From Hinckler ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) OPEN

Dec 9, 2025 at 09:30 ON511 is no longer stating that Hwy 17 is closed from Batchawana to White River. However, the barricade remains in place at White River. It could just be because there is a delay in getting it removed by MTO/Ledcorp staff. Dec 9, 2025 at 02:04 Highway 17 has been closed from Wawa to White River ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 9th

Weather: Snow Squall Warning Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm with locally higher amounts possible. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Today – Flurries or snow squalls ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local blowing snow this morning. Local amount 10 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming ...

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WOODS, Dorothy

Dorothy Woods, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; Dorothy’s life was defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for those around her. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years Peter Woods, and her children Natalie (Sean), Jamie (Jess), ...

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GRATTON, Andre Joseph

Passed away suddenly at the age of 79 on December 5, 2025, in Wawa. Andre is survived by his spouse, Claudette. Loving father to Annette Paquette (Pierre), Renee Spooner (Reg). Cherished grandpapa to Glenn (Nicole), Alicia (Mariusz), Devon (Racheal), Joel (Jessie), Tyrel (Jenna), Sara (Tyler), Lyanne and great grandpapa to Xavier, Chloe, Andie, Jayce. Andre worked as a logger for ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – December 4

Standings as of December 4th, 2025. Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 4 5 TERRIS, Tom 1 4 5 BUCKELL, Chris 3 3 3 DUGGAN, Sarah 3 3 5 FAHRER, Tom 3 3 5 GLOVER, Justine 6 2 5 MORRISON, Matthew 6 2 4 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 6 2 4 HALL, Spencer 9 1 3 HUFF, Amanda 9 1 4 ...

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Monday Morning News – December 8th

Weather: Lake effect snow continues between Montreal River and the Sault witht otal local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. Environment Canada warns that motorists may experience significantly reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -8. Wind chill ...

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Saturday Morning News – December 6th

Weather: Today – Flurries ending early this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Clearing this morning. Risk of snow squalls early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -21 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy late this evening. Wind up to ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Saturday, December 6th

Dec 6, 2025 at 06:03 From Wawa to the Soo, lake effect snow continuing into the afternoon with total local snowfall amount of 10 to 15 cm. This may cause significantly reduced visibility.   Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Bare and wet road, Partly snow ...

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Friday Morning News – December 5th

Weather: Snow Squall Warning: Snow squalls continuing into early this afternoon. Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm. Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Continuing into early this afternoon. Today – Snow squalls or flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Flurries beginning this afternoon. Risk of snow squalls ...

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LDHCF Launches Wish Campaign 2025

There’s a chill in the air, and that means it’s time for the LDHCF’s annual Wish Campaign! The campaign launches on Friday, December 5, 2025, and runs until Thursday, January 15, 2026. Every household in Wawa, White River, Hawk Junction, Missanabie, and Dubreuilville will receive a flyer in their mailbox asking for support to purchase 10 new hospital beds. Most ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – December 4th

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 4 4 MATHIAS, Danette 1 4 4 PARSONS, Rochelle 3 3 4 SPENCER, Diane 3 3 4 AMOS, Tracy 5 2 3 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 2 3 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 2 4 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 5 2 4 SZEKELY, Annik 5 2 4 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 2 4 CHIUPKA, Lorna 11 1 3 TAVELLA, Debbie ...

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Thursday Morning News – December 4th

Weather: Today – Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -28 this morning and -13 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow and local blowing snow. Risk of snow squalls before morning. Local amount ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Thursday, December 4th

Dec 4, 2025 at 06:02 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-04 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Snow covered Good No 2025-12-04 05:20 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Bare and ...

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