Olivia Levesque

Reporter/Editor and Newsreader

Olivia is a Reporter/Editor based in her hometown of Thunder Bay, Ont. She is proud to live and work along the north shore of Lake Superior in Robinson-Superior Treaty Territory. Hear from Olivia on CBC Radio 1 where she delivers the news weekdays on Superior Morning. You can contact her by emailing olivia.levesque@cbc.ca

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Traffic reduced after crews find source of water main leak near Thunder Bay, Ont., polling station

Work is underway near an Elections Ontario polling station for the Thunder Bay-Superior North riding after a water main break earlier this week.

Parts of northwestern Ontario in for 15 to 25 cm of snow by Friday morning

Environment Canada is forecasting significant snowfall for parts of northwestern Ontario beginning Thursday night into Friday morning. A snowfall warning was issued early Thursday for Thunder Bay and areas west toward the Manitoba border.

Arctic air taking toll on northwestern Ontario, with frigid temperatures expected for another day

Northwestern Ontario has been hit with extreme cold this week, with temperatures in the –40 C range across much of the region. The extreme weather began to settle in at the end of last week and is expected to hold on until at least Tuesday afternoon. 

Ontario set to deploy waterbomber planes from Dryden to California to help battle wildfires

Ontario is expected to deploy two waterbomber planes from Dryden on Thursday to help battle the devastating wildfires in California. The provincial government announced last week it would be sending a number of resources to the U.S. state, including supplies and personnel. 

Multiple weather warnings in effect as significant snowfall continues in northwestern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued several weather warnings for the northwest region stretching from the Manitoba border and east to Wawa, Ont.
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Some rural schools closed and buses cancelled after overnight snowfall in northwestern Ontario

Significant snowfall and blowing snow have created dangerous conditions in the region. Here's the latest information you need to know about bus service and school closures across northwestern Ontario.
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Some school buses cancelled in northwestern Ontario after overnight snowfall

With blowing snow and dangerous conditions, here's the latest information you need about bus service and school closures across northwestern Ontario.

Winter weather advisory in effect as northwestern Ontario expects 10 to 15 centimetres of snow

People in northwestern Ontario will want to have their shovels ready as much of the region prepares for heavy snowfall on Tuesday. Environment Canada issued a weather advisory for the northwest with about 10 to 15 centimetres of snow forecasted.

Ginoogaming First Nation opens temporary bridge to better connect members to region

Ginoogaming First Nation in northwestern Ontario has found a temporary fix to an issue that left people without a key access point to and from the community. The First Nation opened a modular bridge across the Making Ground River Thursday, after the previous structure was forced to close earlier this month, prompting community leadership to declare a state of emergency.

Warm and wet November makes for a challenging start to Thunder Bay, Ont., ski season

Record breaking rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures this month have some winter sport enthusiasts wondering about the season ahead. Much of northwestern Ontario has seen little to no snow so far this November, and that's been challenging for people looking to get a start on the ski and snowboard season.