Local & Area News

Feb 28, 2025 at 16:15 The highway has been opened. It was opened at 15:54. Feb 28, 2025 at 12:40 The poor weather has extended the highway closure east to Blind River. Highway 17 is now closed from Sault Ste. Marie (Hwy 17B) to Blind River. Feb 28, 2025 at 11:33 Poor weather conditions has closed Highway 17  between Sault ...

A dynamic group of Project Managers, in collaboration with the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), is spearheading an initiative to explore the creation of the Algoma Project Management Chapter. This effort is designed to bring together PM professionals, students, and employers across the region to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. The ...

On February 24th, Jana Strouhalova walked out to the Goose carrying a Ukraine flag. It was a celebration of the resilience and strength that Ukrainians have shown since the Russian military invasion and occupation of Ukraine in 2022. Wawa residents were invited to bring candle out to the Goose where Jana would light them that night to honour all the ...

The snow has been falling steadily since early morning and road conditions are slowly getting worse. If you have to travel, ensure you are prepared for road closures. Please drive according to the road conditions. Snowmobilers should also take caution as visiblity may be poor out on the lakes.

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park.Today – Cloudy. Snow and local blowing snow beginning this morning. Amount 10 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northeast 30 gusting to 50 this morning. High -11. Wind chill near -23. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries this evening. Clearing overnight. Local blowing snow ...

Due to the impending inclement weather, and visibility concerns, all school related transportation will be cancelled in the following areas: Sault Ste Marie – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont Central Algoma – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island, Thessalon Northern – including Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Hornepayne North Shore – including Iron Bridge, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Spanish ...

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3:37 PM EST Thursday 27 February 2025 Snowfall Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Significant snowfall expected on Friday. What: Total snowfall accumulations near 15 cm, with higher amounts possible. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An Alberta clipper will ...

3:37 PM EST Thursday 27 February 2025 Snowfall Warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Significant snowfall expected on Friday. What: Total snowfall accumulations near 15 cm, with higher amounts possible. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An ...

3:47 PM EST Thursday 27 February 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning Friday morning. What: Total snowfall accumulations near 10 cm. Reduced visibility in snow. When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An Alberta clipper will bring snow over the area Friday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Friday ...

3:47 PM EST Thursday 27 February 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning Friday morning. What: Total snowfall accumulations near 10 cm. Reduced visibility in snow. When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An Alberta clipper will bring snow over the area Friday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Friday ...

3:47 PM EST Thursday 27 February 2025 Weather Advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning Friday morning. What: Total snowfall accumulations near 10 cm. Reduced visibility in snow. When: Friday morning into the evening. Additional information: An Alberta clipper will bring snow over the area Friday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Friday ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature falling to -9 this afternoon. Wind chill -3 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Periods of light snow beginning late this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High plus 1. Wind chill -17 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Risk of freezing drizzle overnight. Amount 2 ...

On Monday, February 24, 2025, at approximately 10:18 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a collision between two commercial motor vehicles on Highway 101 near Foleyet, Ontario, in Ivanhoe Township.   Currently, highway 101 is closed in both directions between Chapleau and Foleyet, until OPP complete their investigation.   Assisting with the ...