Local & Area News

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 1, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Highway 17 near Nipigon. Nipigon OPP members patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle shortly thereafter. Officers spoke to the driver and determined that the driver was impaired by drug. The driver was ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother – Kathleen (Kathy) Margaret (Woods) Moore in her 87th year, at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Monday, August 5th, 2024. Beloved wife of the love of her life, of 68 years, William (Bill). Loving mother of Billy (late Monique), ...

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 ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 38 active fires in the Northwest Region in various stages of control: 5 are under control, 3 are being held, 6 are not under control and 24 are being observed. The fire hazard for ...

This Wednesday, August 7th at 7:30p.m. Rock Island will host fiddle player and singer / songwriter Irish Millie. Wawaites are invited to come and listen to this incredible 17-year-old who has been playing the fiddle since she was 6. She’s a three time nominee for the for Young Performer of the Year Award by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. She ...

A northern Ontario alliance opposed to plans to transport and bury nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is taking its message to more than a dozen communities across northern Ontario this month, doing one-day stops with an information table, displays and children’s activities. The all-volunteer effort organized by We the Nuclear Free North began an eight-day tour on August 1st, with ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 22. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 21 wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 16 are being observed, 2 are being held and 3 are not under control. In ...

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 ...

187 golfers enjoyed the course, with sunny skies and termperatures of 21C. 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin 30 2nd Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain Derek Shoppoff 31 3rd Steve Jozin Bill Carruthers Nick Alexopoulos 31 2nd Flight Score 1st Brayden Spooner Bill Matheson Jarret Ralph 32 2nd Jessy Dechamplain Derek Shoppoff Kysten Stevens 32 3rd Jeff ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. SATURDAY, ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 17 wildland fires ...

One person is in hospital and two youths have been charged following a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person with stab wounds in a parking lot on ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that being a safe, attentive driver means keeping an eye out for emergency vehicles and tow trucks on the roadside, slowing down and moving over a lane when it is safe to do so. Not only is it the law, but it’s the only way to ensure police and other emergency workers ...