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Jul 29, 2026 at 8:05 Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 527 which led to multiple charges and the arrest of three individuals. On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, shortly after 1:00 p.m., officers with the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with ...

Jul 29, 2026 at 8:05 The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance involving an assault and uttering threats. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police responded to a residence on Hirshhorn Avenue in the City of Elliot Lake. Officers spoke with the complainant, who reported that her younger sibling, for ...

Jul 28, 2026 at 14:43 On Monday, July 27, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) recovered the body of Brian McLean in the waters east of Spruce Beach in Elliot Lake. On July 26, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the East Algoma OPP and the Elliot Lake Fire Department responded ...

A backyard retreat, cottage upgrade, or $40,000 could soon belong to one lucky winner through the Group Health Centre (GHC) Trust Fund’s 2026 Bunkie Lottery. The popular fundraiser gives participants the chance to win one of two Bunkie Life packages, paired with $30,000 in cash (valued at $50,000) or a $40,000 all-cash prize, while raising funds for vital medical equipment ...

A person was charged after numerous traffic complaints involving a red motorcycle on Highway 17, Johnson Township.   On July 21, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when a red motorcycle was captured on radar travelling over 160 km/h. A traffic stop was initiated but the motorcycle failed to stop for police. The ...

Two additional people have died as a result of injuries sustained in a fatal collision west of Marathon last week. On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m. ET, OPP officers along with Emergency Medical Services responded to reports of a collision on Highway 17 near Prairie River, west of Marathon. A 58-year-old male from Marathon was pronounced deceased ...

A person is facing impaired driving charges after police observed a suspicious vehicle parked on a sidewalk. On July 19, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Riverside Drive in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately 12:50 a.m., officers observed a white pickup truck parked partially on the sidewalk and partially on the roadway. While ...

A person was arrested after police responded to a car crash on Milliken Mine and Lookout Tower Road.   On July 16, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dark brown Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that was crashed in the ditch off Lookout Tower Road. Once on scene, police observed the vehicle in ...

One person transported to hospital with serious injuries. On July 19, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Algoma Paramedic Services, Township of Jocelyn Fire Department and St Joseph Township Fire and Rescue responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 548 between A Line Road and Hilton Road. Upon arrival, emergency crews located a grey ...

A 19-year-old driver is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Shuniah. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 6:27 p.m., an officer with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11/17 at Highway 527 in Shuniah. During the traffic stop, the officer observed open containers of alcohol ...

Jul 17, 2026 at 13:38 Emergency Sewer Force Main Failure and Temporary Wastewater Bypass The Township of Manitouwadge is currently responding to a sewer force main failure within the municipal wastewater collection system. Since the issue was identified, municipal staff and contractors have been working to restore normal operation of the sewer system. The complexity of the failure and the ...

On July 15, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a wanted person in Elliot Lake. At approximately 11:15 p.m. police received a disturbance call on Chalmers Crescent. It was later learned that one of the people involved was wanted from Kirkland Lake for failing to attend court to answer to prior charges. Alex BLACK, 20-years-old, of Elliot ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers to slow down, have some patience, respect the workers, and pay extra attention in construction zones. It’s that time of year, road construction and maintenance is in full swing. In these areas, the roadway is not only shared with other motorists, but construction workers and equipment as well. Speed limits are ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) has raised nearly 70% of the $5.6 million needed to make critical building improvements. While fundraising efforts have reached a significant milestone, it also represents a continued need to raise the remaining $1.3 million. The Future Impact Project, will replace roofing, and add climate control and insulation to the downtown staple ensuring a safe, ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge a person after a threats complaint. On July 4, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m. the complainant reported that a known person was at their front door with a knife attempting to gain entry. When the person could not get in, they departed on foot, and the incident was captured on the ...