Northern Ontario

Chief and Council of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) have issued this statement in response to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) decision to proceed with the Site Characterization Process for the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in WLON’s traditional territory. For over a decade, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has been involved in discussions and information sharing through a “Learn ...

Today, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and the Township of Ignace as the host communities for the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. In July, Ignace resident voted yes to move forward in the process. Earlier this month, the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation voted voted ...

Today, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) and nine First Nation partners, joined by municipal leaders, officially broke ground on the Waasigan Transmission Line project. This important milestone is the result of several years of collaboration and engagement with Indigenous communities, government agencies, local organizations, interest groups and community residents.   “We are thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone with our ...

Members of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) voted in a willingness decision/referendum to determine if the Nation will progress into a site characterization process for NWMO’s proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in WLON’s traditional territory. For over a decade, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has been involved in discussions and information sharing through a “Learn More Agreement” with the Nuclear Waste ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, joined regional First Nations Chiefs to mark the completion of critical highway infrastructure improvements in the Greenstone area in Northern Ontario. These highway upgrades at the gateway to the Ring of Fire region will improve connections to the provincial ...

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford et Greg Rickford, ministre du Développement du Nord et ministre des Affaires autochtones et de la Réconciliation économique avec les Premières Nations, se sont joints aux chefs des Premières Nations de la région pour souligner l’achèvement de la modernisation des infrastructures essentielles apportées aux autoroutes dans la région de Greenstone dans le Nord de ...

Three individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Town of Marathon. On November 7, 2024, members from the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Marathon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at an address on Howe Street in the Town of Marathon. ...

On October 13, 2024, at approximately 1:00pm., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver near Dorion ON. Officers patrolled the area and observed the suspect vehicle on Black Sturgeon Road. As a result of the investigation, Norman ESQUEGA 56-years-old, of Thunder Bay has been criminally charged with: Operation While Impaired – Alcohol ...

At approximately 8:30 pm on October 24, 2024 police responded to a call for assistance at a residence on Kenogami Road. A female in distress entered the residence then abruptly left with four individuals in a vehicle. Police located the suspect vehicle in Terrace Bay and arrested three people, two with outstanding warrants. Upon search of the motor vehicle, police ...

On October 20, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified by a Conservation Officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of a subject being detained, on Mill Road, near Terrace Bay. As a result of the investigation, Donald BEDARD 43-years-old, of Terrace Bay has been criminally charged with: Operation While Impaired ...

Oct 23, 2024 at 12:24 The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is conducting a virtual hearing today – October 23 – to consider Canadian Nuclear Laboratories application to renew their decommissioning license for the Whiteshell Nuclear Laboratories near Pinawa, Manitoba. Indigenous and public interest interveners will present during the afternoon session, outlining concerns with the application, including the failure of the ...

The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after failing to stop for police as a result of a traffic stop on Highway-17. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on two motor vehicles travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway-17 on October 22, 2024 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Both vehicles fled at ...

On October 17 & 18, 2024, Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), conducted a search warrant on a motor vehicle which led to another search warrant at a residence on Wadsworth Drive in the Town of Nipigon. Two people were arrested and charged during this search warrant. Suspected Cocaine and Fentanyl were seized ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recognizes the importance of transparency and accurate information regarding operations during possible demonstrations. The OPP’s Provincial Liaison Team (PLT) is an integral part of our response to events such as demonstrations, rallies and marches. The PLT’s primary function is not to assist demonstrators; instead, their role centers around facilitating lawful, peaceful and safe events by ...

Red Rock Indian Band invites you to join us in this action in support of our cause. Together, we can stand united in our fight for justice and respect for our ancestors. RRIB believes that this action is necessary to bring awareness to the ongoing neglect of our heritage and the importance of repatriating our ancestors. This is a call ...