Local & Area News

Another stunt driver is without their Licence and vehicle after being caught travelling 149 Kilometers per hour on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon.   On July 20, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. Nipigon OPP members observed a vehicle travelling at 149 Kilometers per ...

Today, July 21, 2023, Ontario Parks is once again offering free day-use access to provincial parks to celebrate 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. Studies show spending time in nature can improve our mental, physical, and social well-being, including lower blood ...

July 21, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 24. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 7. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 27 (27 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 6 are under control and 21 are being observed. Chapleau 3 was confirmed on June 1. It is a 3,916 hectare ...

The committee of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament would like to say it special thank you to all of the businesses who, even after a tumultuous few years continue to provide tremendous support to our cause. We are truly humbled and words cannot express our gratitude for every contribution in helping make the tournament so successful. The Mitchell ...

A youth from Superior East is facing criminal charges following a domestic dispute. On July 12, 2023, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a threats occurrence on Pine Street in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old from Chapleau was arrested and charged with the ...

THURSDAY, JULY 20 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre – Awawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: BIRDING COMMUNITY SCIENCE – How many times have you come across a feathered friend in the park that you could not identify. Join Stuart to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology and learn how your contributions are so ...

July 20, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few showers ending near noon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 13. North East Forest Fire Update: There are ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision. On November 29, 2022, shortly before 6:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 519, approximately 40 kilometres north of Wawa. The investigation revealed that a ...

On Friday 14th July, 2023 the Michipicoten Golf Club was home to the 15th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. An amazing day welcomed 138 golfers. As always, the staff of the golf club worked diligently to ensure the day went off without a hitch. Karl, Monica, Dave, Hayli, Amelia, Danielle, Danica, and Kaisten provided exceptional service to the ...

From July 7, 2023, to July 14, 2023, Sault Ste Marie OPP charged three drivers with impaired driving. (TILLEY TOWNSHIP, ON)-On July 7, 2023, members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver operating a pick-up truck and travelling southbound on Highway 17 towards Chippewa Falls in ...

On July 12, 2023, shortly after 7:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a request from a local hospital in Richards Landing to locate a patient that left in a blue car. While on route to Richards Landing, OPP received information from members of the Batchewana First Nation Police Service (BFNPS) who ...

A Hornepayne resident is facing criminal charges after a domestic dispute. On July 14, 2023, shortly after 2:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Neesomadina Avenue in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested and charged with ...

July 19, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. A few showers beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Local amount 5 mm. Low 12. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 27 (27 yesterday) active ...

Police charges neighbour and within 10 minutes of being released the person breached their conditions. On July 15, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of on-going issues with one tenant at an apartment building on South Street in the Town of Hilton Beach.   Investigation determined that on July ...

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of Léo-Paul for 60 years. Precious mother of Lynn Kingston (Wilson), Annette Lytwenko (David) and Lorraine Albert (Fern). Loving and proud mémére of Alexander (Jake), Veronica (Chance), Mallory (Tyler), Shelby, Jamie (D.J.) ...