1 December 2025 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON To Algoma Steel workers: we will be there for you. I have spoken with the CEO of Algoma Steel, Mike Garcia, President of United Steelworkers local 2251, Mike Da Prat, President of United Steelworkers local 2724, Bill Slater, and Mayor Shoemaker today. Our shared priority is clear: working together to ensure ...
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East Algoma OPP – Three charged with drug offences after traffic infraction stop
On November 28, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., police stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Once stopped, the passenger was observed with a grinder and cannabis in hand. All three occupants were subsequently arrested and the vehicle search resulted in approximately 132 grams of suspected cocaine, almost $3000 in cash, numerous cell phones and suspected cannabis. Heiko SCHMITZ, 54-years-old, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged with Multiple Offences after being stopped for Speeding
On November 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding. After speaking to the driver, police learned they were breaching a current Probation Order and had a suspended driver’s licence. Jacob PEART, 21-years-old, of Sudbury, was arrested and charged with: Breach of Probation Order Driving while under suspension Speeding 1 ...
Read More »Tackle invasive Phragmites in your community: Invasive Phragmites Control Fund now open
The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to continue supporting on-the-ground Phragmites monitoring and management projects through the 2026/2027 Invasive Phragmites Control Fund. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and other incorporated not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. The Fund is made possible through an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and is co-delivered by the Invasive Species ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Two Arrested after Traffic Stop
Nov 25, 2025 at 07:59 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 108, just south of Elliot Lake. On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., police stopped a black 4-door sedan travelling northbound on Highway 108 towards Elliot Lake. Police located suspected Oxycodone pills, a scale, numerous cell phones, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid after lengthy ATV Crash Investigation
On November 15, 2025, an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator was charged after a lengthy crash investigation. On August 6, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Mississauga Avenue. The ATV hit a hydro pole, tangled in lines, and flipped onto a residential front yard ...
Read More »Sault College to Host Dalton McGuinty in partnership with Wishart Law Firm and Village Media
Sault College, in partnership with Wishart Law Firm and Village Media, proudly presents “An Evening with Dalton McGuinty,” a special event celebrating the career and new book, Be a Good One: Words to Lead By, by the former Ontario Premier. Join us for a fireside chat as Mr. McGuinty shares the principles of leadership, character, and service that defined his more ...
Read More »Constable Logan Lewis (Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg) a Hero Beyond the Badge
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with General Motors OnStar Canada, is proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Constable Logan Lewis of the Anishinabek Police Service. The Heroes Beyond the Badge Program honours an individual or team in a police service whose contributions to policing excellence deserves to be known and appreciated. Individuals and/or teams ...
Read More »Community-based immunization clinics Continue – Goulais Clinic on Dec. 6
Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services, in partnership with Sault Area Hospital (SAH), has successfully delivered a series of community-based immunization clinics this fall, improving access to vaccines and strengthening local health system capacity. To date, 1182 vaccines have been administered across by Community Paramedics at free immunization clinics in our district, including 471 RSV, 422 influenza, and 289 COVID-19 doses. ...
Read More »Arrests Linked to Drug Trafficking In Chapleau Cree, Brunswick House
Two people face charges after police located cocaine and codeine from a home in Chapleau, Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the NAPS Emergency Response Team, OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit, and frontline NAPS and OPP officers, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau, Ont., in the afternoon hours ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Multiple B & E’s being Investigated
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple reports of break and enters (B&Es) in the Peshu Lake and Aubrey Falls areas within Root Township. This area is located approximately 117 kilometres north of Thessalon and is accessible via Peshu Lake Road off Highway 129. Sometime between Thursday, September 4, 2025, and Monday, October ...
Read More »Armstrong OPP – Have you seen Rene King?
Members of the Armstrong Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person from Gull Bay First Nation as search efforts continue. The last seen date and time on the attached picture has been updated to reflect the most current information regarding this ongoing search. Rene KING, 58 years old, was last ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – Arrests made during RIDE Check
An individual has been charged after police conducted a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) check in the Township of Manitouwadge. Members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a RIDE program on Thursday, October 30, 2025. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a motorist entered the RIDE program where an officer suspected the driver to be impaired. The ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Multiple Arrests made after executing CDSA Warrant in Elliot Lake
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested numerous people after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at Tokyo Crescent residence on October 29, 2025. Police seized approximately 2.4 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 36 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 17 suspected Hydromorphone capsules, approximately 70 suspected methamphetamine tablets, approximately 42 suspected buprenorphine tablets, a prohibited crossbow, cash, digital ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Arrest made in Sexual Assault Investigation
On October 23, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie and East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Units made an arrest following a sexual assault investigation. The investigation began on September 30, 2025 when police received a complaint of a sexual assault, which occurred on Whitefish Island in Batchewana First Nation. Extensive police investigation and canvassing revealed ...
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