Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) throughout the North East Region (NER) were out from November 17, 2022 to January 2, 2023 conducting Festive RIDE check points. As challenging as the weather has been in some areas, OPP officers were undeterred as they worked to take impaired drivers and other alcohol/drug-related driving offenders off the road, so travelers could ...
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Former Wawa Resident Charged with Number of CC Offences in Timmins
The Timmins Police Service has charged a local person with a number of Criminal Code offences stemming from a series of fraudulent acts undertaken between December of 2021 and February of 2022. A report was received by the Timmins Police outlining financial improprieties committed by an executive director of a local temporary housing facility. This triggered a comprehensive investigation undertaken ...
Read More »SE OPP White River – Impaired Charges laid after Single Vehicle Collision
A collision has lead to impaired charges for one individual. On December 24, 2022 at approximately 6:07 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 631 near White River. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Kyle DEAN, 30-years-of-age, ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Assault Charges laid after on Broadway
A youth is facing criminal charges after a physical altercation. On December 26, 2022 at approximately 10:34 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of an assault on Broadway Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old from Timmins was arrested and charged with the following: Assault, contrary to ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Spousal Assault Charges laid after Domestic Dispute
On December 29, 2022, at approximately 12:12 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Mackey Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the ...
Read More »In Memory – Janet Firlotte (nee Harron)
August 16th, 1948 – January 2nd, 2014 Although we are sad without you Janet, and wish that you were here. Within our hearts, your lovely smile still shines bright and clear. We miss you dearly – and you know we always will. Rest in peace. Margaret-Pat-Chris
Read More »Mittens and a Meal – Alzheimer’s Society Fundraiser
Education workers at Sir James Dunn participated in four evening lessons learning how to make fur and hide mittens under the guidance of Robin Marshall Davidson. The local teacher’s union ETFO sponsored the classes, as well as purchased food supplies to make their evening lessons into Mittens and a Meal to help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Delicious meals ...
Read More »EA OPP – Arrest made after Domestic Dispute
On December 24, 2022, at approximately 10:20 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Dieppe Avenue in Elliot Lake. Police were called by the complainant who stated they feared for their safety because their ex-spouse was at the residence in an intoxicated state and had just kicked in the door. In ...
Read More »Wanted Person From Elliot Lake arrested in Sudbury after fleeing collision in Chapleau
On December 15, 2022 the Greater Sudbury Police Service had occasion to deal with a wanted individual from Elliot Lake. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had numerous warrants for the person, who was returned and held for bail. The warrants were in relation to numerous previous charges from July of 2021 and failing to attend court in February and ...
Read More »SE OPP – credit card fraud
Members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like merchants to be vigilant for a type of credit card fraud that involves the suspect manipulating a point of sale (POS) terminal. In as little as 10 seconds, the suspect can alter the total amount being charged to a credit card. After the total amount is changed, ...
Read More »NOWAK, Stefan Michael “Mike”
Passed away at the Sechelt Hospital on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 64 years. After adventures in N. Ontario, BC and NWT, he spent the last 12 years living the dream in Garden Bay, BC. Survived by his sister Helen (late Bob) and Carol Nowak (Ken Halcro) and nieces Jennifer and Brenda. The family is respecting Stefan’s ...
Read More »St. Monica’s Catholic Church – Christmas Mass Schedule
St. Monica’s Parish would like to wish all a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2023. Christmas Eve Mass: Saturday, December 24th at 6:00 p.m. Note: there is only one Mass celebrated on Christmas Eve Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25th at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, December 31 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 1st at 9:00 a.m. Weekday Masses: Tuesday – ...
Read More »NFTP – the edge of the storm
For most of us, Christmas is one of the most treasured seasons of the year. It is a time steeped in tradition, warmth, and love. Whether you are a child, young at heart, or believe you have sat under more Christmas tree boughs than you’d like to admit, we can still witness incredible wisps of magic that somehow seem to ...
Read More »NFTP – le bord de la tempête
Pour beaucoup d’entre nous, Noël est l’une des saisons les plus précieuses de l’année. C’est un temps de tradition, de chaleur et d’amour. Que vous soyez un enfant ou un adulte, vous vous êtes probablement assis sous plusieurs d’arbres de Noël. On peut être témoin d’incroyable moment de magie qui semble en quelque sorte s’emmêler dans la réalité. Cependant, au ...
Read More »FORTIN, Ian Gilbert Henry
(Feb. 19, 1965 – Dec. 15, 2022) Despite the best efforts of doctors, nurses, and health staff at the Health Sciences North- Ramsey Lake Health Centre in Sudbury, Ian passed away suddenly with family at his side. Dear son of Rose Mary and the late Gilbert Fortin. He leaves behind his partner of many years Dianna. Ian was the beloved ...
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