On July 14, 2025, at approximately 3:29 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were notified of a single vehicle collision on Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay. Witnesses reported observing a motorcycle lose control, collide with a ditch and the driver fleeing the scene. Further investigation revealed the identity of the motorcycle driver. On July 15, 2025, ...
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East Algoma OPP – Person arrested for Impaired after crashing into median
On July 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to a vehicle stuck in the median and a loan male driver in an intoxicated state. Police attended, arrested the driver and the grey car was towed and impounded. Tyler MOISES, 31-years-old, from Echo Bay was charged with: Operation while impaired by ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges Laid after Collision
On July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a black Jeep all over the road travelling eastbound on Highway 17. A short time later, another call reported the black Jeep had crashed into the ditch. Police attended and subsequently arrested the driver. It was also learned the black Jeep ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Person Charged after disturbance at Beach
On July 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant about an older man who was intoxicated and making inappropriate comments to the lifeguards. When police arrived on scene, the man was located and arrested. Donald (Don) DAVIDSON, 76-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with: Operation while impaired by alcohol Operation while ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Traffic Stop
On July 17, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Mississauga Avenue. At approximately 2:25 a.m. police stopped the black car and recognized one of the passengers as being wanted. He was subsequently arrested and charged. Thomas RENNER, 34-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with: Failure to comply with Release Order – ...
Read More »New stamp draws attention to history of civilian internment in Canada
Canada Post unveiled a new stamp aimed at exploring the history of civilian internment in Canada. During both the First and Second World Wars, the Canadian government organized large-scale civilian internment operations, during which thousands of people were unjustly interned in camps across the country. Tens of thousands more had their freedoms restricted in the name of national security. Some ...
Read More »Marten Falls and Webequie FN Hold Ceremony to Mark Next Step in Indigenous-Led Development at Ring of Fire
Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have held a joint ceremony to take down a ceremonial teepee they erected last year. The act symbolizes a new phase in their partnership and a shared commitment to an Indigenous-led development process for the Ring of Fire, a significant mineral-rich region in Northern Ontario. Led by their respective Chiefs, Councils, Elders, ...
Read More »A strong delegation of Robinson Huron Treaty Chiefs call for immediate withdrawal of Bill C-5
A strong delegation of Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Chiefs and representatives, including spokespeople Dean Sayers and Chief Scott McLeod, attended the First Nation Summit 2025 in Gatineau yesterday. “As the agenda unfolded, it became clear this wasn’t about true partnership,” said Dean Sayers, spokesperson for the Robinson Huron Treaty Chiefs and member of the Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Political Working Group. ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Assistance Requested in Explosives Theft
On July 14, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft call at a business on Highway 17. Police are investigating a theft of explosives from Ontario Trap Rock Limited, located at 9630 Highway 17, in Bruce Mines. There is currently no immediate risk to public safety. The OPP is looking for any information relating to ...
Read More »Le premier ministre Carney annonce de nouvelles mesures pour protéger et renforcer l’industrie canadienne de l’acier
Le 16 juillet 2025 Hamilton (Ontario) Le Canada est l’un des pays les plus exposés à la restructuration fondamentale de l’industrie mondiale de l’acier, avec des exportations d’acier substantielles, une utilisation élevée par habitant et un marché d’importation ouvert de manière disproportionnée. Pour rester compétitif et développer son économie, le Canada doit accroître sa force à l’intérieur du pays. Notre ...
Read More »Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to protect and strengthen Canada’s steel industry
July 16, 2025 Hamilton, Ontario Canada is one of the countries most exposed to the fundamental restructuring of the global steel industry, with substantial steel exports, high per capita use, and a disproportionately open import market. To remain competitive and grow our economy, Canada must reinforce our strength at home. Our objective is to stabilize the domestic steel market and ...
Read More »Prime Minister Carney convenes the Incident Response Group
July 15, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the escalating wildfire situation affecting many parts of the country, particularly Manitoba and Ontario. The Prime Minister and the federal government remain in close contact with provincial counterparts, including the Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, and co-ordination ...
Read More »Le premier ministre Carney convoque le Groupe d’intervention en cas d’incident
Le 15 juillet 2025 Ottawa (Ontario) Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Mark Carney a convoqué le Groupe d’intervention en cas d’incident, composé de ministres et de hauts responsables, afin de discuter de la propagation des feux de forêt dans de nombreuses régions du pays, en particulier le Manitoba et l’Ontario. Le premier ministre et les responsables du gouvernement fédéral maintiennent un ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP – Arrest made in Shuniah Homicide Investigaion
The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person in connection with a homicide investigation in Shuniah. On Monday, July 14, 2025, shortly after 10:50 p.m., OPP officers responded to a residence on Blind Creek Drive, where one person was located deceased. One person was taken into custody. The deceased has been identified ...
Read More »Dryden OPP – CMV Driver Charged with Dangerous Operation after Collision closes highway
The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a driver following a single-commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collision that temporarily shut down Highway 17 in Dryden. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Dryden OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 between Johnston Road and Glengold Road, where a CMV trailer ...
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