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The Ontario government is looking to partner with police services across the province to expand the coverage of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, a key tool in the fight against guns and gangs and other criminal activity. The investment of $6 million over three years will be made available through the Ontario CCTV Grant, a new program designed to further support ...

On August 4, 2020, shortly after 6:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person pacing with a long-gun concealed in a backpack outside a local convenience store on Paris Drive in the City of Elliot Lake.   The person entered the store and purchased some items and left and ...

On July 30, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 108.   Shortly after 8:30 p.m., police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. A query revealed the driver was suspended and the vehicle uninsured.   As a result of the ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario accorde plus de un million de dollars pour appuyer le secteur de la technologie, créer des emplois et stimuler l’économie numérique dans le Nord. Le financement est consenti à huit entreprises par l’entremise de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO). « Tandis que nous mettons l’accent sur la relance ...

The Ontario government is providing more than $1 million to support the technology sector, create jobs and help boost the digital economy in the North. Funding is being delivered to eight companies through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). “As we focus on economic recovery, our government is proud to make targeted investments in growing sectors and businesses here ...

On August 1, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Government Road within the Johnson Township.   Shortly after 9:00 p.m., police observed a westbound All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on Government Road with two occupants. The officer observed the driver not to be wearing a helmet and the ATV had the right ...

On July 31, 2020, shortly after 12:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint where a victim was contacted by her ex who was on an Undertaking with conditions not to communicate directly or indirectly with her.   On August 4, 2020, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the ex was located ...

Le premier ministre Doug Ford et le ministre du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce, Vic Fedeli, ont fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante concernant la décision des États-Unis d’imposer de nouveaux tarifs sur les importations d’aluminium canadien : « Nous sommes déçus que les États-Unis aient décidé d’imposer de nouveaux tarifs sur les importations de produits d’aluminium en provenance ...

T Premier Doug Ford and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on the U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports: “We are disappointed that the U.S. has re-imposed tariffs on imports of aluminum products from Canada, particularly at a time when our trade partnership will be essential to our economic recovery. These tariffs ...

The Ontario government is providing more than $1 million to help two companies in Sudbury develop new treatments, devices and technologies to support the health sciences sector. The funding will be delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and create eight new jobs. “Supporting the health sciences sector across Northern Ontario is an important part of our government’s ...

On July 29, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) investigated an historical sexual assault where a 55 year old male was charged and placed on conditions not to communicate with the victim.   The next day, on July 30, 2020, the male contacted the victim indirectly and as a result on August 1, 2020, ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are happy to report that our members did not respond to any road, boating and drowning incidents over the Civic Holiday Long Weekend.   OPP officers laid numerous charges while targeting drivers who were not in compliance with Ontario’s Move Over law and who engaged in other risky driving behaviours ...

The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed off their Civic Long Weekend patrols while noticing a considerable increase in traffic on the roadways, waterways, trails and in our communities. Officers investigated yet another incident on our waterways that ended in a loss of life and tragedy for family members during this period.  It can’t be stated enough ...

The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million through the new Tourism Economic Development Recovery Fund and offering promotional incentives at provincial attractions to help the province’s tourism industry and welcome back visitors after the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, made the announcement during a fireside chat with tourism stakeholders at the Metro Toronto ...

On August 4, 2020, at 8:38 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police responded and located a victim who was transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. As a result of the investigation, Melissa ...