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Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual for impaired operation. On December 1, 2023, just before 9:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the area of Highway 11-17 near Lofty Davies Road. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the ...

Recently, Chief Daniel Foy of the Timmins Police Service and Scott Tod of the North Bay Police Service announced their retirements. They have served their respective communities with exemplary dedication. Earlier this year, FONOM partnered with the Four Police Chiefs in Northeastern Ontario and created Bail Reform and Property Crime Taskforce (previously Catch n Release). President Danny Whalen commented, “Daniel ...

The Feed Ontario (FO) 2023 Hunger Report (formerly known as the Ontario Association of Food Banks) was released this week. The report is a well-organized, user-friendly tool to access statistics on food bank use. The 2023 report confirmed that hunger is not just a big-city problem. It has just as firm a grip on smaller, rural and Northern communities like ...

Le Rapport sur la faim 2023 de Feed Ontario (FO) (anciennement connu sous le nom d’Association des banques alimentaires de l’Ontario) a été publié cette semaine. Le rapport est un outil bien organisé et convivial pour accéder aux statistiques sur l’utilisation des banques alimentaires. Le rapport de 2023 a confirmé que la faim n’est pas seulement un problème des grandes ...

A new study by Northern Policy Institute finds that the implementation of 2+1 roads in the regions of Northern Ontario presents a lower-cost solution that brings similar or superior road safety than twinning. This alternative solution could help address major gaps that still exist in the province’s northern highway network.   Closing the Gap: How 2+1 Roads Can Save Time, ...

Officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Daniel BORG, 47 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On 29 November 2023 the accused was arrested and held for a bail hearing, he has ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lonny on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 64. Lonny passed comfortably at the Sault Area Hospital with his family and loved ones by his side. He is survived by his beloved mom and best friend Astrid (nee Klockars), and predeceased by his dad Louis on November 22, 2022, and ...

  In 2022, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board built an additional play area for our Kindergarten students. With the generosity of Alamos Gold, Island Gold Mine, St. Augustine French Immersion invested in exploratory toys and tools to spark the interest and curiosity of our youngest learners, while enjoying the outdoors. They will be able to develop their knowledge and ...

Criminal charges have been laid on a White River resident following a domestic dispute. On November 26, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Winnipeg Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old person from White River was ...

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Chapleau. On November 22, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Martin Road in Chapleau. Investigation revealed an individual violated their release conditions by communicating with someone while on conditions not to. As a ...

On Sunday we had our service with Marathon United Church, the message was given by Rev. Richard  Bott from Burlington, Ont. “It is the beginning of Advent, a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.  It is a time to think about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in this day and ...

Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals following a break and enter and the theft of multiple firearms. On November 18, 2023, members of the Marathon OPP Detachment received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a local residence in the Town of Marathon between November 16, ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in relation to an assist call to check on the well-being of children at a residence in Blind River.   On November 10, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., police assisted another government agency with a wellness check. While at the residence, police observed an unsecure rifle leaning against ...

The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received an alert from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) about a new fraud targeting its members. RHTLF reports that beneficiaries have been receiving letters with Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, and RHTLF logos. The letters are requesting personal and banking information to confirm the individual’s eligibility for ...

A Festive RIDE check in Chapleau has led to multiple charges for several individuals. On November 21, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Festive RIDE on Highway 101 at Esher Healey Road, approximately 30 km west of Chapleau. Multiple vehicles were stopped and checked, with two ...