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Members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a wanted individual’s vehicle parked outside a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. On Friday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., police observed the individual leave the bar in a grey sedan and travel northbound on Woodward Avenue. Officers initiated a ...

The Township of Manitouwadge and Santé Manitouwadge Health wish to remind residents that funding for the myRide program will conclude on March 31, 2026. The MyRide service, originally volunteer run, was created to support seniors and persons with disabilities in accessing essential services. The Township of Manitouwadge secured a 100% funded provincial Community Transportation Grant from the Ministry of Transportation ...

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:56 The highway has been reopened at 12:44. Jan 22, 2026 at 10:07 Hwy 11 Closed in the Kenogami area due to weather. The highway was closed at 9:55.

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:02 The highway was opened at 11:40. Jan 22, 2026 at 10:32 Hwy 556 – Closed from Heyden to Aurbrey Falls due to weather. The highway was closed at 10:12.

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge a person after a threats complaint. On January 10, 2026, police received a call in relation to a man verbally threatening people and threatened one person with a hammer at a work location on Federation Street. The man had departed prior to police arrival but was arrested a short time ...

Jan 16, 2026 at 04:03 The highway is open. Jan 15, 2026 at 19:54 Hwy 17 – from Nipigon to Marathon the hwy is closed due to poor weather conditions.

Ontario NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) welcomed the return of the Northlander passenger train to Northeastern Ontario, while noting that people in Northwestern Ontario continue to face limited transportation options. “I want to congratulate communities in the Northeast on the return of the Northlander between Toronto and Timmins,” said Vaugeois. “People have fought hard for this service, and ...

Wahkohtowin Development will host the annual Indigenous Lands Symposium from February 2–6, 2026, at Science North in Greater Sudbury, bringing together Indigenous leaders, land stewards, practitioners, and partners from across Turtle Island to advance Indigenous-led land stewardship, governance, and relationships. Now in its fourth year, the Indigenous Lands Symposium has grown into one of Canada’s leading gatherings focused on Indigenous ...

Adam Moreau of Hornepayne won “Ontario’s jackpot” – $737,186.50 in the November 29, 2025 LOTTARIO draw.   Adam, a foreman and welder, said he has been playing LOTTARIO for the past four years. “One day, I checked my ticket at the retailer and boom — I won! I was shaking in disbelief,” the 40-year-old shared while visiting the OLG Prize Centre ...

A person was charged after police received a traffic complaint. On January 13, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant regarding a possible impaired driver in a small red car. The vehicle was located at a residence on Paris Drive and the driver failed an initial roadside test. They were subsequently arrested ...

On January 9, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hillside Drive South who was in breach of prior release conditions. At approximately 3:00 p.m. officers were on general patrol and recognized a small white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) from previous traffic complaints. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was breaching numerous release ...

Driver charged after traffic complaint from Philip Walk Bar. On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a Philip Walk bar. The red Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was stopped a short time later and female driver spoken to. Her roadside test registered an alert ...

Jan 8, 2026 at 09:50 Yellow Warning – Rainfall 9:06 AM EST Thursday 8 January 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Significant rainfall expected tonight through Friday. The frozen ground has reduced the ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm. When: Tonight through Friday. Additional information: A low pressure system is expected ...

Jan 7, 2026 at 12:42 The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is seeking witnesses of a motor vehicle collision which took place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a collision between a blue SUV and a black pickup truck at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Carmen’s Way. No serious physical injuries were ...

A person was charged after police stopped an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at Highway 17 and Highway 129. On January 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an approaching ATV that attempted to avoid police. A traffic stop was conducted, the operator was arrested and charged, and the ATV was towed and impounded. Shawn TURCOTTE, ...