Local & Area News

Highway 17 (Agawa Bay to Batchawana)

The highway is open. Jan 27, 2025 at 18:01 As of 6 p.m. OPP were manning the barricade at Pinewood Drive preventing travel on Hwy 17S towards Sault Ste. Marie. Jan 27, 2025 at 16:39 Highway 17 is now closed from Agawa Bay to Batchawana. Jan 27, 2025 at 14:43 The Highway remains closed at this time. Jan 27, 2025 ...

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MPP Michael Mantha Raises Concerns about Changes to NOHFC

Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, issued the following statement in response to the government’s announcement on the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation: “While I welcome the additional funding for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), I am concerned about expanding eligibility to the entire District of Muskoka. Thousands of businesses, First Nations and communities in Northern Ontario apply to the ...

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Marathon OPP – Parking Lot Donuts lead to Stunt Charges

Jan 27, 2025 at 14:22 On the 24th of January 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot in the area of Jackson Crescent. Through the investigation, a 20-year-old male of Marathon, Ontario has been charged under the Highway ...

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BESNER, Yvon Daniel “Yvan”

The Besner family sadly announces the tragic passing of Yvan of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Janet (née Sullivan). Proud father of Madeleine (Greg Murray) of Sault Ste Marie, Jérôme (Joëlle Plourde) of Pembroke, and Joseph (Lindsay Berthelet) of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Proud grand-papa of Maxime, Gabrielle, and Raphaël ...

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Sault Ste. Marie OPP – Individual charged after disturbance

Jan 27, 2025 at 11:20 One individual is facing criminal charges after a domestic dispute north of the city. On January 18, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Highway 17 in Goulais River. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old person from Goulais River ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged after numerous traffic Complaints

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the OPP were notified of the burgundy car with a black roof now travelling northbound on Highway 108 at a high rate of speed, passing unsafely, and driving erratically. Police intercepted the car and conducted a traffic stop near Mountain Road in Elliot Lake. While speaking to the driver, police also detected a ...

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East Algoma OPP – Individual charged with Mischief

On January 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an apartment on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake. On January 3, 2025, police were called to the apartment regarding a broken window at one of the apartment units. The complainant had video footage of the male responsible. Terence ELLIOTT, 35-years-old ...

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A Good Idea is a Good Idea – No Matter Where it Comes From

You know, being a politician is kind of a funny thing. I am proud to say that I work hard to get out and meet people where they live and work year-round. As a result, I am often readily recognized. I’ve noticed that many people feel comfortable striking up an immediate conversation with me on the spot. Often, people are ...

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Monday News Tidbits – January 27

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Tonight – Flurries at times heavy becoming mixed with periods of  blizzard near midnight. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. Blowing snow overnight. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 50 gusting to 80 near midnight. Low -6. Wind chill near -16. Monday – Flurries at times heavy and periods of blizzard ending ...

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Blizzard Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) Continues

Jan 27, 2025 at 06:36 6:27 AM EST Monday 27 January 2025 Blizzard Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Blizzard conditions continue today. What: Hazardous blizzard conditions due to a combination of snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. When: This morning through this afternoon. Additional information: ...

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