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On August 2, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were on general patrol conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. Officers located a vehicle travelling at 160 Km/Hr. A traffic stop was subsequently completed and through investigation, a 27-year-old male from Surrey, British Columbia has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle ...

On August 3, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties when officers observed a westbound car travelling at a high rate of speed on Trunk Road in the City of Sault Ste Marie. A traffic stop was initiated and while the officer was speaking to the driver, ...

On August 2, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to complaint of a possible intoxicated individual and their off-leash dog who were causing a disturbance at a local beach on Harmony Beach Road in Goulais River. OPP were advised that the dog owner and dog had left the beach ...

On August 1, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person that had left their residence in Elliot Lake the day prior. Family requested police to conduct a wellness check on the individual.   On August 1, 2024, shortly after 9:30 p.m., police located the ...

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for public assistance regarding a theft of goods from a transport truck trailer. On July 20th, 2024, the Thunder Bay OPP initiated an investigation into a report of a transport truck trailer that had been broken into while parked at the Flying J Truck Stop located at 3200, ...

  Terry Sheehan, Member of Parlament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, announced Government of Canada investments totaling $972,057 to help create and advance community economic development opportunities in Northcentral Ontario. The funding will support four projects that will diversify and grow the economy, while helping to maximize the economic potential of ...

On July 23, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to the residence regarding a family dispute. The complainant reported being threatened by a family member. That member then smashed into the complainant’s vehicle when departing in a green pickup truck. Police stopped the pickup truck a short time after on Hirshhorn Avenue. The driver ...

On July 21, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic services responded to a collision involving two boats on the Mississagi River near a boat launch south of Mississaugi Crescent and Glen Street in the Town of Iron Bridge. Investigation determined four youths had launched their boat ...

OPP have reported that Darren has been located in good health. The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), is currently investigating a missing 29-year-old. On July 17, 2023, shortly after 11:00 a.m., East Algoma OPP responded to a missing person complaint. Darren SIMPSON, 29 years-of-age from Wikwemikong First Nation left the Camilus Centre at 9 Oakland Boulevard in ...

The Ontario government is making it easier to explore provincial parks and experience the benefits of spending time in nature by offering free day-use access on Friday, July 19, to mark Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. This annual celebration is part of a global movement to promote the incredible health benefits of getting outside in nature. “I invite all Ontarians ...

Jul 16, 2024 at 07:23 The motorcycle driver was a 74 yr old male from Kaministiquia ON. Jul 15, 2024 at 18:41 Members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a collision involving a motorcycle and a moose. On July 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Schreiber OPP Detachment, along with ...

The Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuously patrolling roadways and trails in the area, resulting in several charges and the recovery of two stolen all-terrain vehicles. As summer is underway, members with the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment have been busy responding to numerous traffic complaints relating to off-road vehicle usage in the Township of Manitouwadge. As a ...

On July 11, 2024, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake. Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with no lights lit travelling on Pearson Drive. The driver who is known to police fled the area. Approximately 30 minutes later OPP conducted a traffic ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is thrilled to announce the release of a landmark publication, an extensive guide to the aircraft of the Ontario Provincial Air Service (OPAS). Authored by the late John Stephens, a dedicated volunteer and aviation enthusiast, the book arrives as part of the centre’s OPAS 100th Anniversary celebrations. John Stephens, who began his volunteer journey ...

The Council of the Township of Ignace has announced that it will hold a “special meeting” Wednesday (4 pm Eastern, Wednesday July 10) to receive a consultant’s report and the recommendation of an “Ad Hoc Willingness Committee”, immediately after which they will make a decision on the community’s “willingness” to continue in the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s site selection process. ...