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Nipigon OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired

On August 9th, 2022 at approximately 5:55 p.m., an officer from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 11-17, in the Township of Nipigon after noting suspicious driving behavior. It was determined the operator of the motor vehicle had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The officer made a demand for an approved screening ...

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Nipigon OPP – Driver Arrested after Speeding and refusing Sample

On August 9th, 2022 at approximately 9:09 p.m. an officer from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in the Township of Nipigon for speeding 136kmh in a posted 90kmh zone. While speaking with the driver, it was determined that they had been consuming alcohol. The officer made a demand for an approved screening device ...

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Ontario Calls Out Unfair Duties on Softwood Lumber, Defends Forestry Workers and Industry

Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement: “Ontario’s forest sector and its workers are vital to the prosperity of this province. To deliver on our plan to build Ontario, our government is standing up for families, businesses, and communities by speaking out against unfair ...

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L’Ontario dénonce les droits injustes et défend les travailleurs forestiers et l’industrie

Graydon Smith, ministre des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts, et Vic Fedeli, ministre du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce, ont fait la déclaration suivante : « Le secteur forestier et ses travailleurs sont essentiels à la prospérité à l’échelle de la province. Pour concrétiser notre plan visant à bâtir l’Ontario, nous défendons les familles, les entreprises ...

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Un chercheur de l’Université de l’EMNO reçoit une subvention de l’Agence spatiale canadienne pour étudier les effets des vols spatiaux sur le corps humain

David MacLean, professeur à l’Université de l’EMNO, a reçu une subvention de 150 000 $ sur deux ans de l’Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) pour étudier les effets des vols spatiaux sur le corps humain et voir comment contrer les risques connexes pour la santé. L’étude, intitulée Investigating the role of a multi-targeted dietary supplement on attenuating radiation and microgravity-induced tissue ...

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NOSM University researcher receives grant from Canadian Space Agency to study the effects of space on the human body

Dr. David MacLean, NOSM University Professor, received $150,000 over two years from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to study the effects of space flight on the human body and gain insights into counteracting associated health risks. The project, titled Investigating the role of a multi-targeted dietary supplement on attenuating radiation and microgravity-induced tissue damage, will study how the combined effects ...

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Nipigon OPP – Road Raid Incident leads to 16 charges including trafficking

Two individuals face a total of sixteen charges after a road rage incident on Highway 17 in the Nipigon area. On July 29, 2022 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment received a call about a passenger vehicle that rammed a motorcycle and pushed it off the road. The vehicle failed to stop following the collision and was ...

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Statement by Ministers Miller, Hajdu and Vandal at the conclusion of Pope Francis’ visit to Canada

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; and, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, issued the following statement today: “As Pope ...

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Déclaration par les ministres Hajdu, Miller et Vandal au sujet de la conclusion de la visite papale au Canada

L ‘honorable Marc Miller, ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones, l’honorable Patty Hajdu, ministre des Services aux Autochtones et ministre responsable de l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario, et l’honorable Daniel Vandal, ministre des Affaires du Nord, ministre responsable de Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies et ministre responsable de l’Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord, ont ...

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Les gouvernements se penchent sur les problèmes de main-d’œuvre afin de renforcer la sécurité alimentaire et les chaînes d’approvisionnement

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Les gouvernements du Canada et de l’Ontario investissent 4 millions de dollars afin de continuer à renforcer la solidité et la compétitivité de la main-d’œuvre agroalimentaire. La deuxième ronde de l’Initiative ontarienne de soutien pour les carrières en agroalimentaire, qui s’amorce aujourd’hui et qui prendra fin le 8 septembre 2022, offre une aide financière aux projets pilotes innovateurs qui sont ...

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Governments addressing agri-food labour challenges to strengthen food security and supply chains

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The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $4 million to continue building a strong and competitive agri-food workforce. The second round of the Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative, which opens today and closes on September 8, 2022, provides funding for innovative pilot projects that are tailor-made to address employee needs at a local level. “By working together through the Canadian ...

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Missanabie Cree FN – Development Partner for Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors in Toronto

Mayor John Tory and Chief Jason Gauthier, from the Missanabie Cree First Nation, have announced the Missanabie Cree First Nation as the development partner for new housing at 140 Merton St., Toronto. Mayor Tory and Chief Gauthier were joined by Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão (Davenport), Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee, Nicholas Gefucia, Vice President, EllisDon Community Builders, and ...

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Electronic Filing of Criminal Charges Now Available Provincewide

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The Ontario government has expanded the use of the eIntake digital platform to include the Eastern region, making the platform available right across the province. eIntake expedites the process for law enforcement officers to file criminal charges electronically and streamlines the information shared between police, other enforcement agencies and courts in real time. It also allows Justices of the Peace ...

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le dépôt électronique d’accusations criminelles est désormais accessible à l’échelle de la province

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a étendu l’utilisation de son Système de transmission électronique des dossiers à la région de l’Est, rendant ainsi la plateforme accessible dans toute la province. Le Système accélère le processus de dépôt électronique des accusations criminelles par les agents de la paix et simplifie le partage en temps réel des renseignements entre la police, les autres ...

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Pope Francis’ speech and apology

Madam Governor General, Mr. Prime Minister, Dear Indigenous peoples of Maskwacis and of this land of Canada, Dear brothers and sisters! I have been waiting to come here and be with you! Here, from this place associated with painful memories, I would like to begin what I consider a penitential pilgrimage. I have come to your native lands to tell ...

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