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Three individuals are facing drug charges following a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the Town of Marathon. On August 21, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Marathon OPP Detachment executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence ...

In April 2024, the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit began an investigation after receiving information regarding human trafficking of a female victim. Through a combined effort with the OPP’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHT) and the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), one person has been arrested and is facing criminal charges beyond human trafficking. A 56-year-old of ...

On August 21, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver travelling eastbound on Highway 17 from the Town of Iron Bridge. At approximately 8:30 a.m., police observed the eastbound car and conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 east of the Town ...

MPP Michael Mantha made the following statement in response to the Ontario government’s announcement on consumption and treatment services (CTS) sites: “Throughout Algoma-Manitoulin, and across Northern Ontario, we continue to experience devastatingly high numbers of opioid related overdoses and deaths. This is a crisis and has been a crisis for some time. The announcement by Minister Jones that the government ...

On August 20, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties near Lakeside Drive and Stanley Street in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately 2:30 p.m., police observed a grey pick-up truck with no plates attached to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The driver could not produce a valid driver’s licence and ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre is launching its latest fundraising campaign this weekend at the Wawa Salmon Derby. This is the first time the Foundation has raffled such a large prize package and fingers are crossed for its success. Every dollar raised goes to supporting the Lady Dunn Health Centre with purchases or upgrades of capital equipment. The needs are ...

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and North East Canine Unit responded to a family dispute on Maple Ridge Road in the community of Thessalon First Nation. Police attended the residence and a query revealed that the unwanted family member had an outstanding bench warrant and fled on ...

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to motor vehicle collision involving a silver SUV that struck a utility pole on Cunningham Street in the Town of Bruce Mines. The SUV left the scene with the air bags deployed and hanging out the windows. The vehicle continued westbound on ...

On August 16, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to suspicious vehicle/driver that pulled into a driveway of a local business on Highway 17 in the Town of Iron Bridge. The car had left in an eastbound direction on Highway 17 and was later travelling 40 kph in a 70 ...

We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Jim Walsh at the age of 73 years in Sault Ste Marie on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Jim was six months old when his first death certificate was issued. He gave death a tiny middle finger and went on to survive his parents Leo ...

March 9, 1958 – August 7, 2024 Despite the hand in life Gary was dealt and the many challenges he faced, he never complained. He always had a positive attitude. Gary was a great support to Dad and his brother Earl. Born in Wawa on March 9, 1958, Gary enjoyed his childhood and summers at the cottage, swimming and boating, ...

There is growing interest not only in mining lithium in Northwestern Ontario, but also in processing it locally. Northern Policy Institute’s latest publication finds that Northwestern Ontario can provide the labour needed for a lithium-processing facility. Lithium processing facilities require workers that are trained in numerous professions: mechanics, millwrights, instrument technicians, supervisors, control and process operators, steamfitters and electricians. To ...

MPP Michael Mantha made the following statement regarding the ONDP arbitration/Mortimer Investigation: “The last two years have been very challenging, but it is time to move past this matter. While I disagree with some of the characterizations made, on the advice of my legal counsel I will not be commenting further at this time. It is my honour to represent ...

Split the Pot Lottery is back with more winners than ever! From August 7 to September 18, this collaborative fundraising effort supports 62 participating hospitals across Ontario and offers players 64 total chances to win — 51 chances to win early bird prizes totaling $102,000 and 13 chances to win a split of the grand prize payout, estimated to be ...

Passed away suddenly with his family by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at the age of 58 years.   Beloved husband of Tracey (nee Dorey) Davidson for 14 years. Loving and proud father of Serenity. Dear son of Alva and the late William “Bill” Davidson. Brother of Cathy Edison (John), Douglas Davidson ...