Northern Ontario

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 ...

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities. The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. To that end, Minister ...

In the wake of the devastating wildfires across Northern Ontario, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has mobilized to support evacuated families and the animals in their care. A generous $28,500 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada® is helping strengthen those ongoing relief efforts, ensuring pets and the people who love them have access to the care and resources they ...

Aug 7, 2026 at 08:32 On July 29th, 2026, at approximately 4:25 p.m., a member of the Nipigon OPP Detachment conducting general patrol duties was passed by a White Mitsubishi Outlander at a high rate of speed. The officer then paced the vehicle at 150kmh in a posted 90 km/h zone. The driver was identified as an 18-year-old individual from ...

Aug 7, 2026 at 08:32 With increased traffic volumes during the Civic Holiday long weekend, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon and Schreiber Detachments conducted enforcement initiatives on local roads and waterways to promote safety and reduce the risk of collisions and injuries. Throughout the weekend, officers laid 162 charges related to traffic safety, including: 114 speeding charges ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a mobility scooter in West Nipissing. On August 1, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Nipissing West OPP, West Nipissing Fire and Emergency Service, and District of Nipissing Paramedic Services (EMS) responded to a collision on Highway 17 near Landfill Road in West ...

Two drivers are facing stunt driving charges after separate traffic stops on Highway 17 east of Mattawa. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 east of Mattawa when a pickup truck was observed travelling at 146 km/h in a ...

One person is deceased following a single motor vehicle rollover collision involving a pick-up truck north of Greenstone. On Thursday, July 30, 2026, shortly after 6:00 p.m. ET., the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service responded to a collision on Ogoki Road in the Unincorporated Territory north of Greenstone, ON. The lone ...

One person is facing several charges after failing to stop for a flagging person holding a stop sign and driving on a closed highway. On Thursday, July 30, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. ET, members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a collision investigation on Highway 17 at Steel River Bridge, when a driver ...

The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 17A.   On August 1st, 2026, shortly before 9:00 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17A involving a Tractor Trailer Unit (TTU) and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to ...