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On October 26, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint involving an individual who was away from their residence on Queen Victoria Street in the Town of Desbarats. Police received information that the individual was in the area of Queen Victoria Street and Lake Huron Drive ...

The Algoma Family Services Foundation is excited to announce the launch of tickets for its annual Time to Travel Draw, a fundraising lottery that offers participants a full year of monthly opportunities to win a $4,000 travel voucher or one of two $150 cash prizes with a single ticket purchase, all while supporting children, youth, and families throughout the Algoma ...

On October 27, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a Mississauga Avenue apartment. Police seized over 28 grams of suspected cocaine, over 9 grams of suspected crack, over 5 grams of suspected Fentanyl, numerous suspected Oxycodone pills, Canadian currency (cash), digital scale, packaging materials, and multiple ...

On October 21, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after breaching release conditions. Police executed an arrest warrant at a residence on McQuarrie Place in Elliot Lake. After evading police for considerable time, the person was arrested after trying to run from police again. Timothy (Tim) MORAN, 44-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: Fail to ...

The Hornepayne Community Hospital is providing an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within the Hospital and Long-Term Care (Tuesday, October 27, 3:05 p.m.) We are actively working with Northeastern Public Health and taking all necessary steps to manage the situation, protect our Patients and Residents, and ensure the safety of our staff and community. To prevent further transmission: Universal ...

A traffic complaint has resulted in an impaired driving charge for one local individual. On October 15, 2026, at approximately 2:41 p.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie OPP was conducting stationary patrol on Highway 17 in Aweres Township, when they were approached by a member of the public reporting a possible impaired driver who had just left the ...

The Ontario government is investing $199,998 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Town of Thessalon make improvements to its municipal marina. This funding delivers on the government’s plan to protect Ontario through strategic investments in local infrastructure that supports tourism and recreation while improving quality of life across northern Ontario. “Our government is pleased to support the ...

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols on Highway 638 in the Town of Bruce Mines. At approximately 4:00 p.m., officers observed a white pickup truck and conducted a licence plate query. The query revealed the vehicle was not insured and that the temporary vehicle permit had ...

On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint involving an intoxicated individual who was threatening and chasing a group of eight to ten youths near a local school on Michigan Avenue in the Town of Blind River. A short time later, officers attended ...

Hornepayne is holding their Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, October 20th, at 630 p.m. at the Hornepayne Elementary and Secondary School gym. Each councillor candidate will be given time to present themselves and their vision. Mayoral candidates will do the same after the councillor candidates. Those in attendance will then be able to approach the mic and ask questions of candidates. ...

As of October 16, 2026, following provincial guidelines, the Hornepayne Community Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in partnership with Northeastern Public Health. Please help us to protect our Residents and Patients. We are asking all visitors to follow these important safety measures: Masks are required at all times. Use hand sanitizer upon entry and exit. Postpone non-essential visits. Thank ...

On September 18, 2026, at approximately 2:16 a.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in Garden River, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed near Belleau Lake Road. The vehicle was recorded travelling 122 km/h in a construction zone with a posted speed limit ...

Officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded a drug trafficking investigation that led to the arrest of a local resident. On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, shortly before 10:00 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a local residence, with assistance from Anishinabek Police Service (APS), ...

A traffic stop conducted during the OPP’s Thanksgiving weekend Operation Impact traffic campaign resulted in multiple charges after police determined a vehicle was speeding and displaying stolen licence plates. On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Causley Street in the Town ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an animal cruelty complaint after a dog was shot and later succumbed to its injuries in Thessalon First Nation. On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to an animal cruelty complaint on ...