SCHREIBER, ON – Thanks to the Schreiber Fire Department for tweeting an update regarding this morning’s highway closure (see directly below). As of just before lunch the highway has been re-opened. #Hwy17 re-opened #Schreiber to #Nipigon. Sign trailers will be removed shortly. #ONHwys [Read more]
The May long weekend is approaching, marking the beginning of the beautiful summer months filled with camping, boating, and travelling to visit friends and loved ones. For many of us, before we set out on the water or the road, or even before we send our kids to school, we tune into The Weather [Read more]
Catlonite Road to be Closed for Repairs The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry advises that a section of a primary forest resource road south of Longlac and north of Terrace Bay, in Nipigon District, will be closed for bridge repairs. A portion of Catlonite Road will be barricaded while [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON — The Ministry of Transportation wishes to advise that motorists can expect short-term traffic delays due to ongoing construction at the Nipigon River Bridge on Highway 11/17 on Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28 between 9am and 8pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – The Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advises that Highway 101 is closed from Chapleau to Foleyet while they investigate multiple motor vehicle collisions due to deteriorating road and weather conditions. OPP advises motorists to exercise [Read more]
6:09 AM EST Special weather statement in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Kapuskasing – Hearst – Smooth Rock Falls Local snowfall amounts near 15 cm today for areas northeast of Lake [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Ontario Provincial Police Thunder Bay advise Highway 11, 25 Kms North of junction, has been re-opened in both directions, after the removal of the tractor trailer. (CLICK HERE for original release). Please use caution when driving, reduce speeds as required by [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Hwy 17 was completely closed earlier due to a serious motor vehicle collision half way between Marathon and Terrace Bay. OPP have since informed media that one lane is now open to let traffic through alternating back and forth between the east and west bound traffic. Please [Read more]
Here in Northern Ontario we know what winter driving is. Many in Northern Ontario must drive daily in dangerous conditions, to and from work, taking our children to school and sports practices, driving to medical appointments and so on. Yet-many of those making decisions on how our winter roads [Read more]
MARATHON ON –F riday March 27, 2015 officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon/Manitouwadge detachment received a report of a thief of fuel from Walsh’s Esso in White River ON. A vehicle description as well as a license plate number was provided to police. A check of the [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Winter driving conditions have been upon us and the Superior East Wawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urge drivers to avoid the risky behaviour of aggressive driving – slow down, give yourself more time to arrive at your destination and maintain distance between vehicles. [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind motorists to be careful as the region braces for a winter storm. Environment Canada has issued the following special weather statement for most of the Northwest Region. Snow associated with a weather [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – North Bay OPP has closed Highway 11 at Hearst to Longlac due to poor roads.(December 16, 2014 – 4:21pm) OntarioNewsNorth.com will be published updates as they are received from the OPP. [Read more]
UPDATE — 21:34pm THUNDER BAY, ON – Ontario Provincial Police have advised that Highway 11/17 at Pass Lake is now completely open. ____________________________ UPDATE 11/17 Passlake open to one lane — 16:49 THUNDER BAY, ON – Highway 11/17 was closed due to a tractor [Read more]
3:31 PM EST Wednesday 19 February 2014 Potential for 25 to 30 cm of snow starting Thursday night into Friday. An Alberta clipper and Texas low will be tracking towards the Great Lakes where they will merge and rapidly intensify into a major winter storm. This storm is expected to reach Lake [Read more]
