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The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project. The new bridge will replace the existing bridge on Highway 6 connecting Manitoulin Island to the mainland, providing reliable, year-round access to the provincial highway network and making it easier for workers and families to connect to jobs, housing and essential services. Earlier this ...

The Ontario government is investing $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the City of Elliot Lake make critical structural repairs and upgrades to the Rogers Arena to ensure it can once again host practices and games for the Elliot Lake Vikings Hockey Club. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) invites the whole family to Bushplane Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual celebration honours the legacy of aerial firefighting and bush flying with a full day of hands-on activities, live entertainment and an up-close look at the aircraft that helped shape the region. The day’s highlight is an ...

The Marconi Multicultural Event Centre is once again hosting the Original Recipe Rabbit Dinner, with all proceeds supporting the purchase of essential medical equipment for Group Health Centre (GHC). On Thursday, Oct. 1, guests will gather for an unforgettable evening featuring a traditional five-course Italian dinner, live entertainment by Vito Tassone, a silent auction, and inspiring stories about the impact ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident involving a youth that occurred at Blind River’s local arena. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police received information regarding an incident that had occurred earlier that evening during a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League game. The incident reportedly occurred shortly before the ...

The rocks of Lake Superior tell us dramatic stories of the past and have been a source of inspiration for generations of artists. This September, join us on Saturdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Visitor Centre to get inspired by the beautiful pebbles of Agawa Bay and create your own watercolour masterpiece! These workshops are beginner-friendly and all ...

On September 1, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI) to return two people back to Ontario. Both were former residents of Elliot Lake. On August 18, 2026, Charlottetown Police Service arrested two people who were breaching prior release conditions to not have any communication with each other. After further investigation, it was learned that each ...

One person is facing criminal charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at another person during a property dispute. On September 5, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call at a residence on Jody Lane in Aweres Township. As a result of the investigation, Blaine CUTHBERTSON, 65 ...

Please be advised that LSPP will be affected by an electrical service interruption scheduled by Algoma Power Inc. to conduct maintenance on Thursday, September 10th, 2026, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. As such, Comfort Stations and Visitor Centre washrooms will be unavailable during this time. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside family members, community leaders and partners gathered yesterday for a bridge dedication ceremony in honour of Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh who lost his life while serving in the line of duty. Provincial Constable Hovingh, aged 52, was tragically shot while responding to a call near Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island. He died on November ...

On September 6, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. the East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to an ATV collision on a gravel road in a remote location near Camp 8 Creek Road and Highway 546 north of Elliot Lake. A collision occurred resulting in an ATV roll over. A 62-year-old male from Elliot Lake was ...

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be increasing traffic enforcement throughout the Labour Day long weekend as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping motorists, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe on our roadways. With more people travelling to visit family, attend events, and enjoy the final long weekend of summer, officers will be actively patrolling highways and community roads with a ...

On September 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance from the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant on Federation Street in the Town of Thessalon. Police seized 103.8 grams of suspected cocaine, 4.8 grams of suspected ...

On August 31, 2026, police arrested a person in Elliot Lake after a reported sexual assault at a retail store.   On August 26, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a sexual assault call. The complainant reported that their young child was at a Hillside Drive South retail store a few days prior when an employee interacted with ...

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that had rolled over. After further investigation, it was determined the driver was operating in a careless manner. The vehicle was severely damaged and towed from the scene. Sebastien ROBILLARD, 26-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged ...