Monthly Archives: March 2026

East Algoma OPP – Driver arrested after Vehicle Stop

Driver arrested after pickup truck stopped on Hergott Avenue. On March 1, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop with a known black pickup truck. Police knew the owner/driver was not to be operating a motor vehicle. The driver also had suspected cocaine in his possession and was subsequently arrested. Timothy ...

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Tuesday Morning News – March 3

Weather: Today Becoming cloudy this morning. A few flurries beginning late this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this evening. Fog patches developing ...

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PM Carney s’entretient avec le président des Émirats arabes unis, Son Altesse le cheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Le 3 mars 2026 Sydney (Australie) Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Mark Carney s’est entretenu avec le président des Émirats arabes unis, Son Altesse le cheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Le premier ministre a exprimé la solidarité du Canada avec les Émirats arabes unis face aux attaques à la roquette et au drone que mène l’Iran contre des civils à ...

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PM Carney speaks with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

March 3, 2026 Sydney, Australia Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Prime Minister expressed Canada’s solidarity with the UAE against Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilians across the Middle East, which both leaders condemned. The Prime Minister conveyed his gratitude ...

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Split the Pot Lottery “Marches Into Gold”

Split the Pot Lottery, Ontario’s charitable lottery supporting 84 hospital and healthcare foundations (including the Lady Dunn Health Centre), is launching its most gold-filled month yet. The March campaign brings the luck of the Irish to players across the province with 3,000+ prizes, a doubled Early Bird cash prize of $50,000, and a guaranteed minimum $500,000 Grand Prize Jackpot Payout. ...

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New leaders take helm of United Steelworkers union

The United Steelworkers union (USW) installed a historic slate of leaders today, led by new International President Roxanne Brown and National Director for Canada Marty Warren. Roxanne Brown becomes the 10th International President of the USW, North America’s largest industrial union since its founding in 1942. Elected last fall, she replaces David McCall, who did not seek re-election after serving ...

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East Algoma OPP – Weapons Charges Laid

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance involving a grandparent requesting the removal of their adult grandchild from the residence. On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police were called to a Cobden Avenue residence and recognized a person walking away. The individual brandished several knives and police were able to safely make an ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver charged after collision on a clear day

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of an impaired driver who crashed his car. The small green wagon was travelling northbound on Highway 108 towards Elliot Lake ski hill and failed to navigate a corner just before Nordic Mine Road. The driver emanated a strong odour of alcoholic ...

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Nipigon OPP – Driver charged with stunt

On March 1st, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment utilizing a RADAR speed measuring device, located a 2020 BMW car travelling 145 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted. A 21-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ontario has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed ...

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Monday Morning News – March 2

Weather: Today Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Periods of snow and local blowing snow beginning this morning. Local amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High -2. Wind chill -20 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind west ...

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Celebrate Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie from now until March 31!

The Dialogue Network and its partners are proud to launch the 28th edition of Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF). This year’s theme? Activate Your Francophonie! All through March, the 2026 RVF co-spokespersons, Katherine Plouffe and Mehdi Cayenne, will be activating their Francophonie. And while they’re celebrating from east to west, hundreds of activities will be taking place across the ...

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