Weather/Roads

Area Road Conditions – Nov. 8 at 6:25 a.m.

Nov 8, 2021 at 06:25 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Sault ) OPEN

Nov 6, 2021 at 08:19 ON511 has advised that the collision at Orphan Lake has been cleared and that both lanes are open. Nov 6, 2021 at 08:02 ON511 is advising that a collision on Hwy 17 has resulted in both lanes being closed at Orphan Lake (Lake Superior Provinical Park). The highway was closed at 7:51 a.m.

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Hwy 17 (White River to Marathon) OPEN

Nov 4, 2021 at 19:06 Hwy 17 in both directions from White River to Marathon – all lanes are reopened. Nov 4, 2021 at 18:11 ON511 is stating that Highway 17 is closed from White River to Marathon because of a collision. Other sources state that there has been a collision at Rouse Lake. “Collision on HWY 17 Both Directions ...

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Area Road Conditions – 6:57 a.m.

Nov 4, 2021 at 06:59 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. The data was posted to their site at 530ish this morning. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared for ...

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Area Road Conditions – 6:57 a.m.

Nov 3, 2021 at 06:57 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. The data was posted to their site at 530ish this morning. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared for ...

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Area Road Conditions – 5:30 a.m.

Nov 2, 2021 at 05:57 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. The data was posted to their site at 530ish this morning. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared for ...

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Rockfall closes Part of Highway 17 in Alona Bay area – Now Open

At 1:30 p.m. the highway was opened fully. Oct 24, 2021 at 07:43 A rockfall at 2 this morning has closed a portion of Highway 17 in the Alona Bay area. The eastbound shoulder and one lane is closed due to rock on the shoulder and lane. Looking at mapping shows the incident at Mica Bay, just before the hill ...

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Hwy17 (West of Mobert Road – White River) – OPEN

Oct 23, 2021 at 18:32 At 8:00 p.m. OPP tweeted that the highway was open. Oct 23, 2021 at 17:16 At 4:40 OPP tweeted “UPDATE: #NorthBayOPP #Hwy17 east of Hwy614 ONE lane is REOPENED. ” ON511 reports “HWY 17 is fully closed just west of Mobert Road due to a collision. Traffic control is in place, please use caution in ...

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L’Ontario investit plus de 2,5 millions de dollars pour protéger les Grands Lacs

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit plus de 2,5 millions de dollars dans 19 nouveaux projets pour protéger la santé des Grands Lacs dans le cadre de l’engagement qu’il a pris lors de la signature récente de l’Accord Canada-Ontario sur la qualité de l’eau et la santé de l’écosystème des Grands Lacs. Ces projets contribueront à améliorer la qualité de l’eau ...

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Ontario Invests Over $2.5 Million to Protect the Great Lakes

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The Ontario government is investing more than $2.5 million in 19 new projects to protect the health of the Great Lakes as part of its commitment in the recently signed Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health. These projects will help improve the water quality of the world’s largest freshwater lake system by helping farmers and landowners ...

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Fog Advisory

5:16 AM EDT Thursday 07 October 2021 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat City of Thunder Bay Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Cloud Bay – Dorion Kakabeka Falls – Whitefish Lake – Arrow Lake Areas of dense fog are occurring, especially in areas along the shores of Lake Superior. What: Visibility ...

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Fog Advisory

Oct 6, 2021 at 07:22 Fog advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Areas of dense fog are expected this morning. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be ...

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Frost Advisory Issued (ended)

Sep 18, 2021 at 09:25 The frost advisory ended at 9 a.m. Sep 17, 2021 at 20:50 At 8:19 p.m. Environment Canada issued a Frost Advisory for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Frost is likely tonight and into early tomorrow morning, as temperatures may fall to the freezing mark. As a result, the frost may damage some ...

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Significant rainfall expected Tuesday

3:54 PM EDT Monday 06 September 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant rainfall expected Tuesday into Wednesday. Significant rainfall is expected for the area from Tuesday morning and will persist into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are expected for this event, but some areas could see higher ...

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