Local & Area News

Oct 11, 2018 @ 12:22 Highway 129 remains closed for repairs at a sinkhole. It is closed from the Junction of Hwy 129/Hwy 667 to the junction of Hwy 129/Hwy 17.   Highway 17 remains closed until the highway is repaired at Old Woman Bay (photos below). The highway is closed from Pinewood Drive (Wawa) to Batchawana. Highway 556 is ...

9:29 PM EDT Wednesday 10 October 2018 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Rain at times heavy this evening. Between 50 and 85 mm of rainfall has been reported since last night over areas east of Lake Superior. Additional rainfall amounts of 10 to 30 millimetres are possible. The heaviest rainfall should taper ...

3:37 PM EDT Wednesday 10 October 2018 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Rain at times heavy is expected to continue tonight. Over 60 mm rainfall has been reported today over areas east of Lake Superior. The rain will continue tonight with total rainfall amounts between 60 and 90 mm are likely by ...

Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding motorists to drive with extra care and caution as the first snowfall of the season is expected. OPP encourage all motorists to ensure their vehicles are fully prepared to meet the challenges winter driving brings. Motorists are advised of the following safety tips to help everyone arrive at their destination safely. Prepare ...

    The heavy rains predicted by Environment Canada have materialized. Since the rain started yesterday evening Wawa has received 71mm of rain. Wawa has received approx. 56mm of rain today (WawaWeather.net).  After a pause this afternoon, the rain is expected to redevelop, and if predictions from Environment Canada hold steady, Wawa is to expect another 34mm of rain by ...

The LDHC Foundation has a few tickets left to sell today at: The hospital admitting office until 2 PM or Valumart from 11:30 until 2 PM. The draw will take place in the hospital lobby at 4:30 PM today. Come out and see who the winner will be. Thank you to all for your continued support. For more information about ...

October 10th is World Mental Health Day; it is estimated that mental health conditions cost Canada $51 billion dollars annually. “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, ...

4:44 AM EDT Wednesday 10 October 2018 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Rain at times heavy is expected for areas near Lake Superior today and tonight as a strong low pressure system approaches the area. Total rainfall amounts between 50 and 90 mm are likely by ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship  at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-292 Sun.   Oct. 14    It has been suggested that the Bible Readings for the upcoming  Sunday might be welcomed: –                              Hebrews 4: 12 ...

Ontario Public Library Week will be held from October 14th to the 20th!  We will have our Book Sale starting on Oct. 15th through to the 20th during our regular library hours. If you have some small overdue fines, this is your chance to have them forgiven with “Food For Fines”.  Bring in non-perishable food items for the Food Bank and ...

Weather – Rain at times heavy. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Amount 30 to 40 mm. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Rain at times heavy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Temperature rising to 10 ...

This week is not looking good for weather unless you enjoy rain and snow. Enviornment Canada is warning of rain,  possibly heavy a times in a swath stretching from Pukaskwa National Park to St. Joseph Island, “A strong moisture laden low pressure system from the Southern Plains States will bring significant rainfall to the region today and Wednesday as it heads ...

Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Rain, at times heavy, is expected. A strong and moisture laden low pressure system from the Southern Plains States will bring a soaking rainfall to the region today and Wednesday as it tracks towards Lake Superior. Rain, heavy at times will result in widespread rainfall totals of ...

Weather – More Rain. Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Rain at times heavy. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 3.  Marine Weather – Gale warning in effect. Wind northeast 15 ...