Jan 14, 2026 at 01:59 Highway 11: Nipigon to Hearst Highway 17: Heyden to Nipigon Highway 101: Wawa to Chapleau (Start Time 2026-01-14 1:20 AM) Highway 631: White River to Marathon to Jct 631/11 Highway 614: Highway 17/614 to Manitouwadge Jan 14, 2026 at 00:05 Highway 11: Nipigon to Hearst Highway 17: Heyden to Nipigon Highway 631: White River to ...
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East Algoma OPP – Person Charged in breach of prior release conditions
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 ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged after traffic complaint
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 ...
Read More »Yellow Warning – Rainfall (Montreal River – Searchmont)
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 ...
Read More »SSM Police Service – Wellington St. W. & Carmen’s Way Collision Investigation
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 ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – ATV Driver charged after trying to evade police
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, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Arrest made in break and enter
The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a business break & enter. On December 24, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m. police were called to a retail business store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. An employee reported that someone had broken into the store sometime overnight and stolen multiple items. A short time later, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with Impaired after Traffic Stop
A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle north of Blind River on Highway 557. On December 28, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to check sobriety of the driver. After failing a roadside screening test, the driver was arrested and the SUV was consequently ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with Traffic Complaint
The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Highway 17. On December 26, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police received a complainant regarding an older model silver pickup truck operating erratically and failing to remain in its lane. Police stopped the pickup truck a short time afterwards and spoke to the driver. A white ...
Read More »Postponement of the Pic Mobert Elections Due to Road Closures and Weather
Dec 29, 2025 at 09:34 Please be advised that due to the road closures and weather throughout the region, it has been deemed unsafe to travel. Election regulations require the polls be opened by 9:00 am and with current weather conditions, this will not be possible. Accordingly, the Election in Netmizzaaggamig Nishnaabeg will be postponed until Tuesday, December 30, 2025. ...
Read More »SSM – Closures & Storm Response
The City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to respond to a Significant Weather Event involving freezing rain with 5 to 10 mm of ice accretion and snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. The following updates are provided regarding municipal services and operations: Road Clearing Efforts: Crews continue to prioritize main and collector roads, followed by residential streets. Due to ...
Read More »Sault College Nursing Students Lead Innovative Community Projects
Third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at Sault College have successfully completed a series of social action projects that are making a measurable difference for vulnerable populations across the Algoma region. Working in partnership with local agencies, the students addressed priority social determinants of health including food insecurity, housing instability, mental health, and access to care. Guided by ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with Impaired Driving after Complaint
A person was charged after a report of an intoxicated female in vehicle at gas station on Lakeside Drive. On December 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to an intoxicated female and her young child in a small black sport utility vehicle. Police attended the location a short after ...
Read More »Rosenburg – District Hospitals receive funding increase
As MPP for Algoma Manitoulin, I am pleased to acknowledge that our government through the Budget for 2025 has announced an increase in funding across the hospital sector by 4% for 2025-26, ensuring Ontarians can continue to receive high-quality care in their Community.Hospitals received 3% of this funding envelope earlier this summer. As part of this investment, we are ...
Read More »NAPS lay charges in historic child abuse investigation
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has laid a series of charges connected to an ongoing investigation of historic child abuse. Members of the NAPS Northeast Crime Unit began an investigation into allegations of child abuse in May of 2025. The abuse allegations relate to a series of incidents that occurred between November 2024 and March 2025 in Brunswick House First ...
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