Northern Ontario

Two individuals from Southern Ontario have been fined a total of $4,040 for multiple offences under the Ontario Fishery Regulations: Chunyang Liu of Scarborough pleaded guilty to catching and retaining walleye from the Black Sturgeon River during the closed season. He was fined $1,050 and ordered to permanently forfeit the walleye and his fishing equipment. Mifeng Li of East Gwillimbury ...

An individual from Northeastern Ontario has been fined $5,000 for the following moose hunting violations: Marc Jodouin of Mattawa pleaded guilty to hunting big game without a licence. He was fined $5,000 and received a one-year hunting suspension. The Ontario Court of Justice heard that on October 25, 2024, conservation officers investigated a bull moose carcass hanging at a camp ...

NDP MPP and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry, Guy Bourgouin, (Mushkegowuk—James Bay) released this statement (August 26th, 2026) following the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States of America on Ontario’s forestry sector: “The additional tariff support announced by the province is welcome news for Ontario businesses and for parts of our forestry sector facing tremendous ...

Aug 29, 2026 at 18:07 The reinforcement of police personnel within the Constance Lake First Nation comes to an end (4:27 p.m.). The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service thank the public for its cooperation. OPP is advising the public of a heavy police presence in Constance Lake First Nation. OPP officers and Nishnawbe Aski Police ...

28 août 2026 – Nipigon (Ontario) Après près de quatre décennies d’efforts de restauration, l’honorable Julie Dabrusin, ministre de l’Environnement, du Changement climatique et de la Nature et ministre responsable de l’Agence de l’eau du Canada, aux côtés de l’honorable Patty Hajdu, ministre de l’Emploi et des Familles et ministre responsable de l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord ...

August 28, 2026 – Nipigon, Ontario After nearly four decades of restoration efforts, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, alongside the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced that Nipigon Bay is no ...

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising that Highway 102 has now been fully reopened following a fatal single-vehicle collision involving a full-size SUV that left 2 individuals deceased and 1 injured. The OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) team have completed their on-scene ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is expressing concern following Rayonier Advanced Materials’ (RYAM) announcement that it intends to temporarily shut down its industrial complex in Témiscaming, Quebec, on September 15. The shutdown is expected to affect about 400 unionized workers, many with specialized skills and extensive experience in the forestry sector, as well as managers, contractors, suppliers, and ...

Members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a tractor trailer unit and passenger vehicle. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT, OPP officers along with emergency medical services responded to reports of a collision at the intersection of Mapleward Road and Highway 11-17. One individual, a ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) supports the Government of Canada’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, businesses, workers, communities, and our national sovereignty following the imposition of the latest U.S. tariffs. FONOM recognizes the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and Canada’s trade negotiating team. We also recognize the support provided by ...

Aug 24, 2026 at 08:08 On August 19, 2026, at approximately 11:54 p.m., a member of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment conducting traffic enforcement utilized a RaDAR speed measuring device and observed a white Chrysler Pacifica travelling at 113 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone. After stopping the vehicle, the officer observed a 3 year-old child not ...

Aug 24, 2026 at 08:08 A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver is facing charges after continuing to operate a vehicle despite being found to have a suspended driver’s licence and equipment violations. On August 14, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was requested by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to assist with a commercial motor vehicle operator who had previously ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is recognizing the municipal leaders who have decided not to seek re-election this fall, while thanking all new and returning candidates who have put their names forward to serve their communities. Serving on a municipal council requires a significant commitment of time and energy. Municipal leaders are often called upon to make difficult ...

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation stands in solidarity with the family of Barbara Kentner, a WLON member, in expressing profound outrage and disbelief at the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant full parole to Brayden Bushby. This decision is not only appalling—it is a painful reminder of the deep and persistent discrimination that continues to infect Canada’s justice system. Barbara ...

Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple impaired driving charges this past weekend through proactive enforcement efforts on local roadways. On Friday, August 7, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11-17 between Oliver Road and the Harbour Expressway. It was suspected the driver was impaired and through ...