Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 12. Marine Weather: Wind southwest 10 ...
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The Case of the Mysterious Blockade at Government Dock
Aug 23, 2024 at 11:41 UPDATE: The barricade has been removed. It had been placed there by concerned citizens because of the amount of human waste that was being left in the bushes adjacent to the beach A group is being formed that will be approaching the Municipality for permission to install a self-composting outhouse A request will be made ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Drug Charges Laid After Search Warrant Executed
Three individuals are facing drug charges following a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the Town of Marathon. On August 21, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Marathon OPP Detachment executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence ...
Read More »Ladies Night Golf – August 21st
We had 99 golfers! It was another beautiful day on the course! Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants! **Notice: Beginning August 28, 2024, Ladies Night tee times will begin at 1:00 pm and end at 5:12 pm** 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich – 36 2nd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Amos, Spare – 37 3rd: Diedre ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges Laid, Cash Seized
On August 21, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver travelling eastbound on Highway 17 from the Town of Iron Bridge. At approximately 8:30 a.m., police observed the eastbound car and conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 east of the Town ...
Read More »OPP – Mattawa Person Charged with criminal charges beyond human trafficking
In April 2024, the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit began an investigation after receiving information regarding human trafficking of a female victim. Through a combined effort with the OPP’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHT) and the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), one person has been arrested and is facing criminal charges beyond human trafficking. A 56-year-old of ...
Read More »Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Friday, Saturday & Sunday Events)
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. Friday, ...
Read More »MPP Mantha calls on Ford government to treat addiction crisis with urgency
MPP Michael Mantha made the following statement in response to the Ontario government’s announcement on consumption and treatment services (CTS) sites: “Throughout Algoma-Manitoulin, and across Northern Ontario, we continue to experience devastatingly high numbers of opioid related overdoses and deaths. This is a crisis and has been a crisis for some time. The announcement by Minister Jones that the government ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – August 23
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches developing this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 15. Marine Weather: Wind southwest 15 knots diminishing to southwest 10 this ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Vehicle with no plates – Suspended Driver Charged
On August 20, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties near Lakeside Drive and Stanley Street in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately 2:30 p.m., police observed a grey pick-up truck with no plates attached to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The driver could not produce a valid driver’s licence and ...
Read More »Wheels and Waves!
The Lady Dunn Health Centre is launching its latest fundraising campaign this weekend at the Wawa Salmon Derby. This is the first time the Foundation has raffled such a large prize package and fingers are crossed for its success. Every dollar raised goes to supporting the Lady Dunn Health Centre with purchases or upgrades of capital equipment. The needs are ...
Read More »Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Thursday & Friday Events)
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. Thursday, ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – August 22
Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers before morning. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 35 active wildland fires ...
Read More »Frost Advisory – ENDED
Aug 21, 2024 at 09:02 At 8:59 a.m. Environment Canada cancelled the Frost Advisory. Aug 20, 2024 at 13:30 It is hard to believe but Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for overnight. “Temperatures are expected to drop to near zero degrees Celsius overnight into Wednesday morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Frost advisories are issued ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Arrests made after Break & Enters, and Robbery
On August 15, 2024, around 2:20am members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call in the area of Hogan Road, Nipigon Township where they located two injured males. Further investigation revealed a second residence had been broken into by the same two suspects. Around 9:00am, members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment located ...
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