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Joint statement on the situation in the West Bank

May 22, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario “Statement by the leaders of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the United Kingdom on the situation in the West Bank. Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli government, including a further entrenchment ...

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Déclaration commune sur la situation en Cisjordanie

Le 22 mai 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) « Déclaration des dirigeants du Canada, de l’Allemagne, de l’Australie, de la France, de l’Italie, de la Nouvelle-Zélande et du Royaume-Uni sur la situation en Cisjordanie. Au cours des derniers mois, la situation en Cisjordanie s’est considérablement détériorée. La violence exercée par les habitants des colonies atteint des niveaux sans précédent. Les politiques et ...

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East Algoma OPP – Impaired driver arrested after traffic complaint

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Nation. Prior to police arrival, the suspect vehicle had left the area. Police later received an updated location ...

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Nipigon OPP – Driver arrested, Suspected Drugs Seized

An investigation by members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), has resulted in charges being laid against one person. On May 18, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP conducted a traffic stop within the Town of Nipigon. As a result of the investigation, ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest Made after Suspect entered home and assaulted resident

Shirtless individual arrested after attempting to enter homes and assaulting youth. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple complaints of a shirtless individual attempting to enter homes on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Nation. At approximately 8:30 a.m., ...

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PM Carney breaks ground on Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine

May 19, 2026 Saint‑Michel‑des‑Saints, Québec In an increasingly divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy – an economy built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and workers. To that end, Canada’s new government launched the Major Projects Office (MPO) last year to get ...

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Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering to Welcome Home Sacred Treaty Items

First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory will gather in Manitowaning for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering, May 19–21, 2026, a three-day event focused on treaty relationships, cultural revitalization, and the return of sacred historical items to our traditional territories. A central part of the gathering will be the ceremonial “bringing ...

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Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) – LitFest 2026

Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to celebrate all things literary this weekend (May 22/23) at LitFest 2026 along with award-winning author Waubgeshig Rice! “NOWW is thrilled to be running our 28th LitFest,” says NOWW president Alex Marino. “With Waubgeshig Rice as our keynote speaker, our 3rd Book Fair/Literary Market, 3 wriVng workshops, a public reading, and our Literary ...

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Data Centers, Water Use and the Great Lakes Compact

As interest in data centers continues to grow across the Great Lakes region, questions about water use, review standards, the role of the Great Lakes Compact, and the importance of its terms continue to shape public discussion. Join this free webinar for a practical, nonpartisan conversation about data center developers’ perspectives, stakeholder concerns, the challenges States face, and the relevance of ...

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Schreiber OPP – ALPR Alert detects Stolen Vehicle

The Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following an ALPR (Automated Licence Plate Reader) alert for a stolen vehicle and trailer. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers on general patrol were alerted by the ALPR to a stolen vehicle travelling westbound along Highway 17 near Terrace Bay. Officers attempted to ...

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SSM OPP – Traffic Stop leads to recovery of stolen side-by-side

Sault Ste. Marie OPP stop suspects pickup truck towing stolen side-by-side linked to Desbarats break and enter. On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a pontoon store in Desbarats. The investigation determined that three individuals used an ATV to ...

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Canada and Alberta strike agreement to diversify our exports, reduce emissions, & build a stronger economy

May 15, 2026 Calgary, Alberta The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building an affordable, competitive, and sustainable Canadian economy. To that end, we must build our strength at home and diversify our export markets abroad. To advance these shared missions, in November, Canada and Alberta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that ...

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Le Canada et l’Alberta concluent un accord visant à diversifier nos exportations, à réduire les émissions et à bâtir une économie plus forte

Le 15 mai 2026 Calgary (Alberta) Le monde est en mutation rapide. Face à cette situation, le nouveau gouvernement du Canada se concentre sur ce qu’il peut contrôler : bâtir une économie canadienne abordable, compétitive et durable. À cette fin, nous devons consolider notre force au pays et diversifier nos marchés d’exportation à l’étranger. Pour favoriser la réalisation de ces missions ...

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East Algoma OPP – Suspected drugs seized and charges laid after traffic stop

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., police stopped a small grey 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Police located and seized approximately 259 grams of suspected cocaine with an approximate street value of $25,900. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested and charged. Scott Alex CUTHBERTSON, 55-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance ...

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