Local & Area News

On July 29, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) investigated an historical sexual assault where a 55 year old male was charged and placed on conditions not to communicate with the victim.   The next day, on July 30, 2020, the male contacted the victim indirectly and as a result on August 1, 2020, ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are happy to report that our members did not respond to any road, boating and drowning incidents over the Civic Holiday Long Weekend.   OPP officers laid numerous charges while targeting drivers who were not in compliance with Ontario’s Move Over law and who engaged in other risky driving behaviours ...

The Muncipality of Wawa has had to close the washroom at Lion’s Beach due to vandalism. Alex Patterson, Directer of Community Services and Tourism explains. “They will remain closed until staff can repair the facility and return it to a safe condition. Several items within the facility have been broken, causing unsanitary / unsafe conditions that forced staff to close ...

If you are anything like me – cooking meals for years on end, you have no idea of what to cook next. Here is a dish that I enjoy, you may as well.   It is summer time, and of course you don’t want to cook a pot roast – but here’s an idea… Put this on Saturday morning, grab ...

The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed off their Civic Long Weekend patrols while noticing a considerable increase in traffic on the roadways, waterways, trails and in our communities. Officers investigated yet another incident on our waterways that ended in a loss of life and tragedy for family members during this period.  It can’t be stated enough ...

Tragedy struck a number of families who lost loved ones in road, boating and drowning incidents over the Civic Holiday Long Weekend.   The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three separate drownings. Two other people died in boating/paddling incidents and motor vehicle collisions also resulted in the loss of two other lives.  OPP officers laid numerous charges while targeting ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Low 11. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area ...

On August 4, 2020, at 8:38 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police responded and located a victim who was transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. As a result of the investigation, Melissa ...

    In a socially distanced draw today, tickets & their corresponding cards were drawn to ‘chase the ace’. The draw had begun earlier this year, but was shut down admist the COVID-19 precautions. A ticket selling blitz ended yesterday, with tickets drawn today until the Ace was found. The 18th card revealed was the Ace of Spades, chosen by ...

On July 31, 2020, at approximately 8:36 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Bass Lake Road, Espanola. Police located the vehicle in the ditch with occupants inside who were not injured. After speaking to the driver, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and ...

On August 2, 2020, at approximately 8:32 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 540, Gordon Township. It was reported that MVC involved a driver that was ejected from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and had non-life threatening injuries. With the assistance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) the ...

On July 30, 2020 at approximately 9:36 a.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Highway 551 in Central Manitoulin Township. Police observed a vehicle driving erratically and the officer activated emergency lights to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop for police and drove down Tigmeg Road, off Highway 551, ...

147 Players 1st FLIGHT: Brandon McChristie, Jessy Larochell, Spare – 6 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Blair Mills Chris Buckell, Dave Hall – 4 under par 32 3rd FLIGHT: Derek Chapman, Matt King, Bernie Erechook – 3 under par 33 4th FLIGHT: John Simon, Chris Simon, Jeff Amos – 2 under par 34 5th FLIGHT: Dave Jennings, Luc Belanger, Jean Desgagne – 1 under par ...

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 09, 2020. Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers. Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b Remembering Joseph. Romans 10: 5-15. The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart. Matthew 14: 22-33 Jesus ...

Yes, August is here and we all hope that even now you can enjoy a bit of summer. But be careful and do the right things to avoid COVID-19. Partying is nice but make sure you do it with only family or those you have in your bubble. As only one person can make a whole bunch of people sick ...