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On Friday March 18, 2022, shortly after 5:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a an assault in progress at a residence on Lorne Street in the Town of Thessalon.   Investigation determined two victims were stabbed, one victim sustained serious injuries to the neck and the other received superficial cuts ...

On March 15, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Township to arrest a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation. On February 21, 2022, police were conducting follow-up for the original historical sexual assault investigation which commenced on November 10, 2021. Additional information was disclosed to police and ...

On March 21, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an indecent act related occurrence on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a male was in the laundry room of the apartment complex exposing himself. Police attended and recognized the male. After further investigation, police also learned the male was wanted from a previous break, ...

NEW BOOKS ON THE 7 DAY SHELF this week are; “The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley, “Nothing to Lose” by J.A. Jance, “Until Leaves Fall in Paris” by Sarah Sundin and “The Magnolia Palace” by Fiona Davis. STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK is “Finding Ashley” by Danielle Steel. From book jacket: Melissa Henderson is leading a quiet life. Once a ...

Mar 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 18 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this evening. Low ...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear Mother, Thia (Auntie), our fashionista, and our beautiful, classy mom, and friend. Fotena left this world peacefully at home on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 with her children by her side. Fotena is reunited with her loving husband Basile “Bill”. She was also the loving ...

The Ontario government is introducing a suite of new measures to protect international border crossings from unlawful disruptions that hurt people and businesses. These new measures include legislation that, if passed, would enable law enforcement to better protect jobs that rely on international trade and shield the economy from future disruptions like the recent illegal blockade of Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge, ...

On Sunday March 20, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a westbound pick-up truck tailgating and driving aggressively on Highway 17 near Dean Lake Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores.   A short time later, police located the pick-up truck parked at ...

On March 19, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic related complaint of a possible impaired driver in the Timmins Road and Dieppe Avenue area in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a vehicle was in the ditch and the driver appeared to be drunk. A short time later, police located the Sport ...

March 10th is always a special day in my life – no, it is not my birthday, wedding or other memorial day. It is the beginning of my second life. On this day in 1962, I arrived in Canada having lived through horrible war and the even worse aftereffects of hunger and brutalities of Russian allies. I had my trade ...

The Ontario government is launching a new program through the Northern Fire Protection Program to reimburse municipalities that provide protection services in parts of the province that don’t fall under any municipal boundaries, known as unincorporated areas. Through this reimbursement program, the province is allocating funds to help northern municipalities recover costs associated with responses into areas without fire protection ...

Mar 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 14 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 12. Wind chill minus 16 overnight. COVID-19 Statistics: Current Previous Change from previous report ...

The Mercantile Playoffs begin tonight at 8 p.m. at the MMCC. Final standings for the playoffs are: Northern Lights Ford Trans Canada Chrysler Mission Motors Wawa Legionnaires First-round schedule: Game 1 Northern Lights Ford vs Wawa Legionnaires on Sunday, March 20 at 8:00 Trans Canada Chrysler vs Mission Motors on Monday, March 21 at 9:00 Game 2 Northern Lights Ford ...

Mar 19, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High 7. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 8 this evening. COVID-19 Statistics: Current Previous Change from previous report Tested 244,930 244,685 245 Confirmed ...

As innovation and technology drive dramatic changes to the world’s economy, Ontario is positioning itself to be a global leader in supplying the critical minerals that will fuel that change with the release of its first-ever Critical Minerals Strategy. “The Critical Minerals Strategy is our government’s blueprint to connect industries, resources and workers in our province’s north to the future ...