Northern Ontario

Jan 26, 2026 at 14:29 On 24 January 2026, officers from the Nipigon and Schreiber Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in a traffic initiative focusing on the “Big Four” – impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving (including speeding), and seatbelt compliance.   Officers issued 61 charges and 5 warnings against non-compliant drivers in the Nipigon Detachment area. ...

The James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11. On Sunday, January 25, 2026, officers responded to reports of a collision on Highway 11 eastbound, east of Red Pine Road North in Cochrane. When police arrived, one of the involved vehicles had already left the area. The collision occurred approximately between 7:00 p.m. and 7:15 ...

Jan 24, 2026 at 09:12 Members of the Thunder Bay—Superior North New Democratic Party Riding Association met Monday evening to elect a full slate of delegates and adopt key resolutions ahead of Canada’s NDP Convention 2026, taking place March 27–29 in Winnipeg. The well-attended Federal General Membership Meeting confirmed a complete delegation to Convention and included presentations from all federal ...

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation following a single vehicle collision. On Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m. EST, members of the Nipigon OPP spotted a tractor trailer in the ditch along Highway 17 near Red Rock while on patrol. The officer had reasonable ...

NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) and MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) released the following joint statement following reports of the indefinite shutdown of the Ignace sawmill, leaving another group of forestry workers without jobs, and further eroding the fabric of our Northern Ontario communities. “Communities like Ear Falls, and now Ignace, deserve better than ...

Ontario NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) welcomed the return of the Northlander passenger train to Northeastern Ontario, while noting that people in Northwestern Ontario continue to face limited transportation options. “I want to congratulate communities in the Northeast on the return of the Northlander between Toronto and Timmins,” said Vaugeois. “People have fought hard for this service, and ...

Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30 ON511 is reporting that a disabled vehicle on Hwy 144 Northbound at Arctic Water Shed Plaque (W), Gogama. Lane and NORTH shoulder closed. A facebook post clarifies the incident. A box truck is partially in the ditch, blocking the shoulder and the lane. Road conditions look to be poor. In addition, Marilyn notes, “Highway 101 ...

A federal review of one of the largest projects in Canadian history commenced on January 5th, and the public has just 30 days to complete an initial review. The comment period on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) description of their project was announced on the federal Impact Assessment Agency’s website on Monday afternoon, launching the 30-day public comment period ...

The roar of engines and the spirit of endurance will once again take center stage as the International Snowmobile Race Week returns to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, from February 1–7, 2026, proudly presented by GFL Environmental. Recognized as the largest and longest single snowmobile race in the world, this iconic international event has attracted thousands of racers, teams, and fans ...

Jan 7, 2026 at 12:45 Two individuals have been pronounced deceased after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 144 in Sudbury. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a head-on collision involving a pick-up truck and a minivan on Highway 144, just ...

On January 4, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Scott Road. At approximately 11:40 p.m. police were conducting a Reduced Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) check when a vehicle turned down another street, attempting to avoid police interaction. Police followed the older model green mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and conducted ...

A person was charged after police were called to a vehicle in the ditch on Birch Street.   On January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:20 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended Birch Street to find a beige pickup truck in the ditch still running and the driver passed out at the wheel. Police woke him up and ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people and recovered stolen property from multiple Break & Enters (B & E’s). On December 27, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie OPP was conducting proactive patrols and located an encampment with a large amount of stolen property in a bush area near the intersection of Highway 556 and Highway 129.  These members were ...

On January 3, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple reports of a vehicle driving aggressively at high speed on Highway 17. The vehicle was located and confirmed by RADAR to be travelling at 157 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Further investigation determined the driver was ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in Head, Clara and Maria Township. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the North Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of suspected human remains discovered on North River Road, north of Cedar Lake in Head, Clara and Maria Township. ...