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On August 27th, 2021, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver in the City of Elliot Lake. Shortly after 2:15 p.m., police observed the suspect vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 108 (south of Mountain Road) and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver police ...

Alors que dix-sept Canadiens meurent chaque jour de causes liées aux opioïdes, Carol Hughes, candidate du NPD d’Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, souligne la Journée internationale de sensibilisation aux surdoses comme une occasion pour les Canadiens de reconsidérer leur impression de la dépendance. ” La dernière année et demie a été plus difficile que d’habitude. Pour certains, l’isolement a conduit à une augmentation de ...

With seventeen Canadians dying every day from opioid related causes, Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing NDP candidate Carol Hughes is marking International Overdose Awareness Day as an opportunity for Canadians to reconsider their impression of addiction. “The last year-and-a-half was harder than usual. For some, the isolation led to an increase in drug and alcohol consumption,” said Hughes.  “While many may realize they need ...

On August 25h, 2021, shortly after 9:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Mississauga First Nation Police Services responded to a domestic disturbance at a local gas station on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined a couple were having an argument in the gas station parking lot ...

Changemakers – Creating livable communities in Northern Ontario is presented by the Northwest Business Centre, in partnership with NORDIK Institute and Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (SEE). This event explores two pathways to social change: unique ways two changemakers are intentionally making a significant difference by building relationships and networks to creatively increase engagement, resilience and liveability. Roots to Harvest created ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library invites you to participate in our new virtual program, ‘Mindfulness Mondays @ the Library’ with the course Mindfulness for Daily Life beginning Sept. 13, 2021. This is an introductory course and is suitable for beginners or those with limited experience (14 years of age or older). Explore the practice of mindfulness and how it ...

It may seem odd to share with Northern Ontarians a recent article I wrote for the Toronto Star about a transportation agency in Southern Ontario.  But the reasons are many and my concern from a northern viewpoint is extreme because this politically-driven juggernaut has been expanding its empire out of sight – with billions of our tax dollars – through ...

Aug 25, 2021 at 09:50 On August 25th, 2021, at approximately  4:25 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information from Sault Ste Marie Police Services of a possible a possible impaired driver that left Sault Ste Marie and may be driving east on Highway 17.   At approximately 5:11 a.m., police observed ...

Aug 24, 2021 at 13:44 On August 23rd, 2021 members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a catalytic converter from a car that was parked overnight at the Hilton Beach Marina in the Town of Hilton Beach. On August 10th, 2021, OPP members responded to a theft of a catalytic ...

On August 22nd, 2021, shortly after 9:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to threats complaint at McCarthy Lake Boat launch south of the City of Elliot Lake.   Investigation determined an argument ensued between the two victims and another camper. The argument became heated resulting in the couple being threatened.   As ...

On August 24th, 2021, shortly after 11:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that was all over the road and driving aggressively on Scott Road in the City of Elliot Lake. Police located the pickup truck on Pearson Drive and initiated a traffic ...

Aug 23, 2021 at 19:55 On August 23, 2021 at 6:29 p.m., Highway 144 has be re-open in both directions after members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal single motor vehicle collision on Highway 144, north of Windy Lake Motel and south of Cartier, in the District of Sudbury. The ...

Aug 23, 2021 at 15:25 The highway has been reopened at 3:08 p.m. Aug 23, 2021 at 13:05 Highway 17 is closed at Beharriel Street (Iron Bridge) due to a collision. Google Maps is showing a collision at the entrance to Fauteux Lumber (about 10 km east of Iron Bridge).

I really enjoy watching sports.  I love taking in Leaf or Blue Jays games as often as I can.  Spending so much time in Toronto, people often assume that I take in a good number.  Well, I wish that were true.  Quite simply, it is just hard to plan ahead so far because invariably something always comes up so I ...

J’aime beaucoup regarder les sports. J’aime aller aux matchs des Leafs ou des Blue Jays aussi souvent que possible. En passant tellement de temps à Toronto, les gens pensent souvent que je peux m’y rendre souvent. Eh bien, j’aimerais que ce soit vrai. Tout simplement, c’est difficile de planifier à l’avance parce qu’il se passe toujours quelque chose, alors je ...