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Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, welcomed the news that the government of Ontario has finally listened to hundreds of Northerners who’ve called for improvements to the Northern Health Travel Grant (NHTG). “After years of advocacy and raising the issues of inadequate coverage by the NHTG, the government has recognized the importance of making sure that Northerners have equitable access to medical ...

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Gary Richard James, on April 15, 2024, in Victoria, B.C. at the age of 83. Gary was born on November 12, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Dora and Cecil and was raised in Wawa, Ontario. He had many interests growing up including hockey, curling, ...

As impaired driving occurrences continue to increase in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions, the OPP is taking its strongest measures yet to detect, investigate and remove impaired drivers from our roads. Impaired driving collisions and charges are up close to 30 per cent when compared to the previous five-year average. In OPP Highway Safety Division Greater Toronto Area (GTA) jurisdictions, ...

With 370 motorcyclists losing their lives in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions in the past 10 years, the OPP is casting light on causal factors and other relevant data, with the aim of helping motorcyclists and other drivers recognize how they can avoid contributing further to these preventable deaths. Between 2014 and 2023, excessive speed, failing to yield right of ...

The Wawa Public Library celebrates it’s 70th Anniversary in May 2024! The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library soon outgrew the space in the school and a place in ...

Passed away unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 68 years. Loving husband to Eleanor. Devoted father to Kelly and Cindy (Ryan). Grandpa to Keenan, Danica, Rylee and Linkin. Proud son of Edna and the late Gerard. Brother to Yvon (Micheline), Ronald (Victoria), Réjean (Kathy) and Mario (late Jenny). Uncle to ...

A call for service has resulted in one individual facing multiple charges including impaired driving. On April 27, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service regarding a possible impaired driver in the Town of Terrace Bay. Officers patrolled and observed the vehicle on Terrace Heights Drive in Terrace ...

An individual is facing a Stunt Driving charge after being caught travelling 109 Kilometers per hour in a 60 Kilometer per hour zone through the Community of Lake Helen First Nation. On April 24, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP on general patrol, located a vehicle travelling on Highway 11 through Laken Helen First Nation at ...

Two individuals are facing charges following a stolen motor vehicle incident in Marathon. On April 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Peninsula Road. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver failed to stop for ...

The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. On March 27, 2024, NAPS received a report of a missing person, who was last seen on Highway 11 near Constance Lake First Nation on March 18, 2024, at around 9:30 a.m. Dean MATTINAS, 27 years-of-age, was last ...

From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean. In the last four years, automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31 billion in investments in electric vehicle manufacturing across Canada. They want a reliable partner with ...

Qu’il s’agisse de l’extraction des minéraux critiques ou de la fabrication d’automobiles et de batteries, les entreprises et les travailleurs du Canada attirent des investissements sans précédent qui contribuent à maintenir et à créer des emplois, à faire croître notre économie et à garder notre air pur. Au cours des quatre dernières années, les fabricants d’automobiles et de batteries ont ...

On April 23, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Nipigon Detachment conducted a proactive traffic stop resulting in one person being arrested and criminally charged with impaired operation and driving while under suspension. At approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment were on general patrol in the Town of Nipigon in the area of Greenmantle Drive. ...

An individual is facing stunt driving charges after travelling at excessive speeds. On April 21, 2024, just before 2:30 p.m., members with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 east of Mill Road in the Township of Terrace Bay. Officers observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, approximately ...

On April 22, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious, single All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision on Red Rock Road in Sault Ste. Marie. The driver of the ATV, a 34-year-old person from Sault Ste. Marie, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance ...