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Nipigon OPP – Assistance asked for in Fatal Collision

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the assistance of the public to provide any information or dash camera footage they have regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision. On October 10, 2032, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment, along with Emergency Medical Services and Fire, responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid after Traffic Stop

On October 8, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., police observed an eastbound minivan travelling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver the officer detected a strong odour of cannabis marihuana ...

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Manitoulin OPP – Arrest made in connection with Death in Sagamok FN

Police have arrested and charged one person in connection with a death in Sagamok First Nation. On September 24, 2023, shortly before 6:00 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault with a weapon on Sagamok Road in Sagamok First Nation. Upon arrival, police learned that one person received life-threatening injuries from ...

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East Algoma OPP – Public Assistance Requested in Locating Marc

Members from the East Algoma OPP Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.   On Wednesday October 12, 2023, shortly after 4:00 a.m., the East Algoma OPP received a report of a missing person from the Town of Spanish.   Investigation determined Marc, 34-years-old, was last seen going for a ...

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Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Marathon

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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