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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested numerous people after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at Tokyo Crescent residence on October 29, 2025. Police seized approximately 2.4 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 36 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 17 suspected Hydromorphone capsules, approximately 70 suspected methamphetamine tablets, approximately 42 suspected buprenorphine tablets, a prohibited crossbow, cash, digital ...

On October 23, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie and East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Units made an arrest following a sexual assault investigation. The investigation began on September 30, 2025 when police received a complaint of a sexual assault, which occurred on Whitefish Island in Batchewana First Nation. Extensive police investigation and canvassing revealed ...

Oct 23, 2025 at 15:08 The vehicle has been removed and the highway has been reopened. Oct 23, 2025 at 14:36 Hwy 17 closed in the Massey area due to vehicle removal. ON511 at 14:03. Oct 23, 2025 at 08:01 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane in the Massey area due to a collision. ON511 at 7:54 a.m. OPP – ...

Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from members of the NAPS Emergency Response Team and SE OPP Chapleau Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 16. As a result of the search police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and paraphernalia consistent with drug ...

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Blind River. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual involved in a dispute that resulted in criminal charges. While in custody, the individual required medical attention and was transported by ambulance ...

  BMI Group, an award-winning company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has officially completed its purchase of the former Espanola pulp and paper mill. The site will operate as Bioveld North Inc., a complement to BMI’s Bioveld Niagara Energy Innovation and Enterprise Park, dedicated to advancing energy and bioeconomy innovation. Since signing the asset purchase agreement in ...

On October 14, 2025, detectives with Investigation Services charged 40-year-old Eric Mearow with second degree murder. Around 10:40 a.m. on October 8, 2025, 911 Communicators received a report of the sudden death of a 25-year-old person in custody at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre (ATRC). An investigation revealed the accused started a verbal altercation with the victim before punching ...

On October 9, 2025, detectives with Investigation Services charged 40-year-old Derek Morgan with sexual assault and forcible confinement. On July 9, 2025, Sault Police received reports of an employee at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre (ATRC) having sexually assaulted inmates at the facility. An investigation revealed the accused, while employed by the ATRC, had sexually assaulted two victims on ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 17 in McKerrow. On Sunday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious single vehicle collision. Two individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene, and one individual was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. OPP Technical ...

Today, I am pleased to confirm that both the Federal and Provincial governments have agreed to provide support for the Kapuskasing Paper Mill. This decisive action means the previously announced mill closure—and the devastating economic consequences it would have brought to our region—will be avoided. While the wheels were already in motion for layoffs, and some immediate impact may still ...

October 3, 2025 The Towns of Kapuskasing, Hearst, Cochrane and Chapleau today thanked the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for agreeing to a path forward that provides near-term stability for Kap Paper while partners continue work on a long-term solution. The shared focus is protecting jobs and supporting the regional economy across Northeastern Ontario. Details will be ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting assistance from the public to locate a stolen Ontario Heritage plaque. The plaque was taken from the side lawn of Precious Blood Cathedral, located in the 700 block of Queen Street East, sometime between Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The plaque is described as 24 inches in height, ...

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17, east of the Town of Thessalon. The driver reported concerns about being followed by another vehicle. The driver was unable to provide their exact location and could only confirm their direction ...

Today, September 30th, the Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, announced an investment of $500 million to help Algoma Steel navigate changing market conditions and the impact of U.S. tariffs targeted at Canada’s steel sector. Through the Protect Ontario Financing Program, the province is providing a loan of $100 million, while the federal government is providing a loan ...

The global trade landscape is rapidly changing, as the United States fundamentally transforms all its trading relationships. While Canada retains the best overall deal of any U.S. trading partner, with 85% of our trade tariff-free, the impact on key sectors like steel is profound. That is why the government has introduced targeted measures to support Canada’s steel industry, protect Canadian ...