Construction is underway at a new long-term care home at Wilson Memorial General Hospital in Marathon. This home is one of 67 long-term care home projects fast-tracked this fall with support from the Ontario government’s increased provincial construction funding subsidy for construction starts before August 31, 2023. This is part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build more than 58,000 ...
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Barney, Magic, Music and More! The 28th Annual Bushplane Days Returns This Weekend
Bushplane Days, the annual fundraiser for the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, returns this weekend, September 16 and 17. A family-friendly, weekend-long event filled with activity and excitement, Bushplane Days aims to raise $30,000 for the Bushplane Museum. Bushplane Days 2023 features returning favourites such as mini train rides as well as many new entertainers and activities. Two stages feature live ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – Arrest made in Break-and-Enters
Members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual in relation to several break-and-enters in the Manitouwadge area. On September 7, 2023, shortly before 12:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment received a report of a break and enter at two local businesses on Shebandowan Drive in Manitouwadge that occurred earlier ...
Read More »South Porcupine OPP – Investigation continues into fatal single motor vehicle collision
The Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision on Highway 144. On September 9, 2023, shortly before 8:00 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a collision on Highway 144, St-Louis Township, approximately 15 kilometers south of Gogama. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries and the passenger has ...
Read More »Ontario Replacing Little Current Swing Bridge
The Ontario government has completed the planning, preliminary design and environmental assessment for the replacement of the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The project will now proceed with the next steps – property acquisition, right-of-way designation, and detail design. “To keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently, our ...
Read More »Sault Police Constable in Fatal Off-Duty Collision
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Constable Orrette Robinson died in an off-duty motor vehicle collision. Orrette was 36 years old. While driving home on his motorcycle after working an overtime Dynamic Patrol shift, he was involved in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Farwell Terrace. The driver of the other vehicle did not ...
Read More »Elliot Lake OPP – Youth Arrested after Vehicle Fire
On June 16, 2023, at approximately 5:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist the Elliot Lake Fire Department at a vehicle fire in a hotel parking lot on Highway 108, Elliot Lake. Police arrived on scene and located a known person stumbling around incoherently who appeared to be high on drugs. The person was transported ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Impaired Driver caught Speeding
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment have laid impaired driving and stunt driving charges after receiving a traffic complaint of an erratic driver. On June 19, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment received a call for service regarding an erratic driver travelling westbound on Highway 17. Nipigon OPP members patrolled and found ...
Read More »Elliot Lake OPP – Charges laid dropped 911 Call
On June 16, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dropped 911 call at a residence on Bailey Lane in Elliot Lake. Police attended the residence and had to make sure nobody inside was in distress. While doing so, a known male was located who was wanted for previous domestic-related assaults and ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – Charges laid after complaint
One individual is facing multiple criminal charges after members of the Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a disturbance in the Town of Manitouwadge. On June 16, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge OPP responded to a report of a disturbance near Deer and Otter Avenue in the Town of Manitouwadge. Police attended and ...
Read More »Superior Projects Ltd. to construct Studio 6 Extended Stay Suites Hotel in Hornepayne
Studio 6 Hornepayne is pleased to announce that Superior Projects Ltd. of Steinbach, Manitoba, will be constructing the 44 suite Studio 6 Extended Stay Suites Hotel in Hornepayne. Over the last few months, Evan Schinkel and his team have been assembling the required sub trades and marshalling the process for construction. Our design features both spacious rooms, as well as ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP – Charges Laid after Collision
One individual is facing charges of Impaired Operation after members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 61. On June 9, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP detachment and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a MVC on ...
Read More »Algoma Highlands Conservancy Now has 3,300 acres of Protected Land
The Algoma Highlands Conservancy is set to acquire an additional 332 acres, bringing its total protected area to over 3,300 acres. Located 30 km north of Sault Ste Marie, the AHC holdings include the western portion of King Mountain which towers above the Goulais River Flats. Robertson Cliffs is a well-loved landmark to those who travel down the ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Numerous HTA Charges over weekend
Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment laid numerous Highway Traffic Act charges over the weekend. Over the course of the weekend, officers with the Nipigon OPP Detachment were busy conducting traffic enforcement to ensure safe roadways for the motoring public. Thirteen (13) charges were issued, including ten from a single commercial motor vehicle: Speeding – 128 Kilometers ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Officers Make arrest after Robbery and Assault
On May 5, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a robbery downtown Elliot Lake on Nova Scotia Walk. The complainant (an off-duty police officer) witnessed a known male assault a person who was sitting on a bench outside a retail store. The officer intervened, identified them-self, and attempted an arrest, but the male ...
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