Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Thunder Bay OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Laid after Traffic Stop

Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Shuniah. On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, shortly before 11:30 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for a violation under the Highway Traffic Act. During the investigation, officers located 18 kilograms of suspected cocaine inside ...

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Nipigon OPP – Two Residents Charged with Drug Trafficking

In July 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment launched an investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the Nipigon area. As a result of this investigation, on November 17, 2025, officers arrested and charged two individuals: Brady BORG, 24, of Nipigon, Ontario, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with: Trafficking in a Schedule I ...

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Nipigon OPP – Impaired Charges Made after Traffic Complaint

On November 17, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual sleeping in a running vehicle in the town of Nipigon. Officers spoke with the occupant and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by a controlled substance. The individual was ...

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Nipigon OPP – Arrest made in Theft of Gas

On November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment responded to a report of gas theft from a business on Rock Bay First Nation. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and discovered it had been reported stolen from Thunder Bay. Further investigation revealed additional offences. As a result, two individuals from Thunder ...

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Wedneday Morning News – November 19

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 3. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries overnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this evening. Low zero. News Tidbits: The Wawa Goose ...

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Tuesday Morning News – November 18

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -14 this morning and -3 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -8. Wind chill -11 this evening. News Tidbits: The Boil Water Advisory in the Mission continues. Don’t forget to purchase a Smile ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, November 18th

Nov 18, 2025 at 06:30 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:08 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:22 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-18 05:20 From ...

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Monday Morning News – November 17

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this afternoon. High -2. Wind chill -12 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -9. Wind chill near -14. News Tidbits: The Boil Water Advisory in the Mission continues. ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Monday, November 17th

Nov 17, 2025 at 06:15 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-11-17 05:14 From Shawmere River to Hwy 651 Bare and dry road Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-17 05:28 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and ...

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Wawa Fire attend to Garage Fire

Nov 17, 2025 at 06:02 The firefighters left the scene after extinguishing the fire at 2:15 a.m. Nov 16, 2025 at 23:23   Just after 10 p.m. this evening, Wawa Fire was called to a garage fire on Magpie Avenue. By 10:15 p.m., the garage was fully engulfed, and firefighters were hosing down the shed.   Flames were visible from ...

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Hwy 17 (Jones Landing) Hwy Blocked – OPEN

Nov 16, 2025 at 23:19 At 23:07 ON511 reported that incident had been cleared. Nov 16, 2025 at 21:31 A collision between a TTU and a smaller SUV has blocked the highway on the east side of Jones Landing. A heavy tow will be required to remove the transport. The electronic messaging sign at Pinewood Drive for south/eastbound travellers warns ...

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Poor weather expected for Hwy 11 corridor today

Nov 15, 2025 at 15:09 Hwy 11 reduced to one lane in the Moonbeam area due to a collision. Nov 15, 2025 at 11:51 Hwy 11 has been reopened. Nov 15, 2025 at 07:05 ON511 is reporting that Hwy 11 between Hwy 64W (Marten River) and the junction of Hwy 11/Hwy 65 (New Liskeard) has been closed following a collision. ...

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Saturday Morning News – November 15

Weather: Today – Periods of rain ending late this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this afternoon. High 6. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of rain showers or flurries changing to 40% chance of flurries this evening. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -5. Wind chill -12 ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Saturday, November 15th

Nov 15, 2025 at 06:05 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly ice covered Fair No 2025-11-15 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Good No 2025-11-15 05:39 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and dry road Good No ...

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