An individual has been charged in connection to a fatal fire that occurred in Deer Lake. On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service responded to a residential fire in Deer Lake First Nation. Three people were located deceased and two others were transported to the hospital with injuries. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Office of ...

Oct 9/25 Week #22 95 Golfers Sunny & Cold 8*C This was the last Men’s Night of the 2025 Season! Big thank-you to all of the Sponsors for donating Prizes, hope you will return to support us in the 2026 Season! *Cart Shack payments need to be paid immediately. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Joe McCoy James Morden Michel ...

On October 9, 2025, detectives with Investigation Services charged 40-year-old Derek Morgan with sexual assault and forcible confinement. On July 9, 2025, Sault Police received reports of an employee at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre (ATRC) having sexually assaulted inmates at the facility. An investigation revealed the accused, while employed by the ATRC, had sexually assaulted two victims on ...

Thursday October 9 2025 2023-2027/342 No. 151 Today, we are announcing that starting Saturday, October 11 at 6 AM local time, CUPW will move from a nation-wide strike action to rotating strikes. Locals that will be rotating out will be informed closer to the time when they will take action. While this will start mail and parcels moving, while continuing ...

Thursday, October 9, 2025 2023-2027/341 No. 150 Members of CUPW’s National Executive Board and Negotiating Committees met with the Minister responsible for Canada Post, Joël Lightbound, and his staff on the evening of October 8, 2025, for just over an hour. The Union spoke to Minister Lightbound about a number of issues regarding his recent announcement and its impact on ...

This is Fire Prevention Week, October 5th to 11th. Statistics reveal that kitchen fires are the leading cause of home fires. The Government of Canada offers the following tips: Cooking safety – general tips Do Remove all items from the stovetop when you’re done cooking. Use a heat-resistant surface to cool down cookware. Keep young children and pets away from ...

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres across the province will be welcoming over 40 dogs and cats from Northern Ontario over the next week to help them find loving homes.   A total of 14 dogs from the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society and Constance Lake First Nation have arrived at Ontario SPCA animal centres in Orillia, Durham, ...

As part of 90-day national consultations on the proposed Management Plan for Polar Bear in Canada, Ontario Nature’s new analysis  reveals the risks Bill 5 poses to the species’ survival. These risks include the repealing of the provincial Endangered Species Act, weaker habitat definitions and ending provincial recovery strategies.   Despite committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 37 percent ...

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services (MNSCHS) Northern Clinic marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the announcement of a new Indigenous System Navigator (ISN) service. This initiative will provide dedicated support to Indigenous patients and families as they navigate the health care system when admitted to hospital. The Navigator role will be embedded in Services de santé ...

Oct 2/25 Week #21 92 Golfers Sunny 18*C Saturday Men’s Night Closing on October 9th, Tee times are: 1:00 p.m. Early Round 4:00 p.m. Late Round Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid, and Cart Shack payments need to be paid immediately. Flight Winners: 0 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain Spare 29 2nd Brandon Case Dylan Buckell ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) held its Board of Directors meeting in Parry Sound on Friday, October 3rd, where the organization elected its new executive. Mayor Dave Plourde of Kapuskasing was acclaimed as President of FONOM, succeeding Danny Whalen, who was recognized for his 15 years of service on the Board, including the past eight years as President. ...

  If you could look into a crystal ball to see into the future, what questions would you want answered relative to how people get from A to B in Northern Ontario?   Would you ask what makes for an efficient, affordable and well-utilized transportation system that meets the needs of ordinary travelers? How about finding out where Northerners want ...

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in the Temagami North and Latchford area. On Friday, October 3, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an armed and dangerous individual at large in the area. An emergency alert and shelter in place order were issued, ...

Three individuals have been fined a total of $12,500 for the following moose hunting violations: Todd Cameron of Levac pleaded guilty to hunting moose without a licence and careless hunting. He was fined a total of $9,000 and received a one-year hunting licence suspension. Cameron must also retake both the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Hunter Safety Education Course ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting assistance from the public to locate a stolen Ontario Heritage plaque. The plaque was taken from the side lawn of Precious Blood Cathedral, located in the 700 block of Queen Street East, sometime between Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The plaque is described as 24 inches in height, ...