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On September 18, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a collision on Highway 101, Keith Township, east of Foleyet, involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle.   One person, 38 years-old, of Chapleau was pronounced deceased at the scene and the driver of the second vehicle was transported by ambulance with life-threatening injuries. ...

On September 18th, 2024, at approximately 1:19 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay, Shabaqua, Armstrong & Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments along with the Municipality of Shuniah Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving two commercial motor vehicles (CMV) & two passenger vehicles, along Highway 11-17 between West Loon Road & East ...

On the 1st day of September 2024 at approximately 3:30am, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11&17, in the Township of Nipigon. The driver lost control of the vehicle near the entrance to Best Towing and went into the ditch causing damage to hydro poles and ...

On September 16th, 2024 at approximately 5:25 p.m., officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a vehicle that was stuck along a bush road off Highway 17, outside of the Township of Marathon. Throughout the interactions with the vehicle driver & passengers, a search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected cocaine ...

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m. East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties on Mississauga Avenue. Police recognized a four-door sedan with a Michigan plate as the driver had been previously charged with impaired operation in November of 2023. A subsequent vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was arrested. The vehicle was also towed ...

On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police stopped a grey pickup truck with a cracked windshield. The driver also had a suspended driver’s license and drugs in their possession. Brandon FOURNIER, 25-years-old, of Spanish was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine Driving while under suspension (two counts) The accused is scheduled to appear before ...

This year marks a significant milestone as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) prepares to celebrate Bushplane Days, with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and waterbomber demonstrations taking place on September 21st and 22nd, 2024. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds will go towards the renovation of the Children’s Centre. To show appreciation for your support, every $10 donation will include ...

Yesterday, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) held a ceremony and media availability on the final day of 2024 Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Gathering at the Anderson Farm Museum to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. The event also celebrated the signing of the Settlement Agreement for Past Compensation, in the RHT annuities case and ...

After the second peaceful opposition rally in as many weeks in front of Thunder Bay City Hall, a Council vote regarding a resolution to send a letter to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization urging them to pursue the option of managing used nuclear fuel waste closer to the reactor stations where the waste has been generated and is currently stored, thereby avoiding transportation of nuclear ...

On September 5, 2024, police responded to a dispute related call on Ste Camillus Crescent in the City of Elliot Lake. The complainant reported on-going disputes with a family member. On this date, there were numerous threats made to cause bodily harm and damage property belonging to the complainant. David WADE, 45-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was arrested and charged with: Uttering ...

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Pine Road. Police were conducting regular patrol duties near Spruce Avenue and Highway 108 when an alert was indicated by the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR). The vehicle was followed and subsequently stopped. Christopher SIMPSON-JOHNSTON, 31-years-old, of ...

On Monday, September 9, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) will hold a ceremony and media availability on the final day of 2024 Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering at the Anderson Farm Museum to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. The event will include an honouring and gifting for individuals and organizations that actively expressed their ...

The Manitouwadge Fire Depatment Chief Ian Portigal has sent this PSA to Wawa-news. The Manitouwadge Fire Department would like to remind all citizens that school has begun this week. Please watch out for children and slow down in school zones. Also be aware that school busses are operating in the town. Please buckle up.    

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that one individual has been apprehended and the Lockdown/Hold and Secures at Nipigon and Red Rock schools have been lifted. On September 4, 2024 at approximately 1:03 p.m., the OPP received a report of a threat against an individual. In the interest of public safety and in conjunction with Superior-Greenstone District ...

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a white pickup truck that had hit a tree and subsequently rolled onto its roof on V-Line Road. Police arrived a short time afterwards and observed beer cans, camping gear and gas cans scattered all over the area.  The driver exhibited obvious signs ...