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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Sault College to Host Dalton McGuinty in partnership with Wishart Law Firm and Village Media
Sault College, in partnership with Wishart Law Firm and Village Media, proudly presents “An Evening with Dalton McGuinty,” a special event celebrating the career and new book, Be a Good One: Words to Lead By, by the former Ontario Premier. Join us for a fireside chat as Mr. McGuinty shares the principles of leadership, character, and service that defined his more ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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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