Jul 17, 2017 @ 22:13 Premier Kathleen Wynne released the following statement today on the U.S. federal administration’s release of its negotiating objectives in advance of NAFTA renegotiations: “As Premier, I am committed to standing up for Ontario workers and businesses. I see this as the next step in defending Ontario’s interests and strengthening our trading relationships across North ...
Read More »Other News
OPP use Unmanned Aerial System to investigate Fatal Collision near Mattawa
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) are investigating a fatal collision with the aid of the OPP Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Mattawa OPP responded to a collision which occurred on Hwy 17 near Hwy 630 in Calvin Township late this morning. OPP state that, “Preliminary information is that an eastbound SUV collided with a westbound pickup truck. The driver of the SUV ...
Read More »Impaired Driver injures Motorcyclist – Closing Hwy 11 for 9 Hours
On Sunday, July 16, 2017 at approximately 8:40 am, officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Greenstone Fire Service and Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle collision between a car and a motorcycle on Highway 11 at Kenogamisis Dam Road. Investigation had determined that a black car was travelling ...
Read More »Search Underway for Missing Boater on Whitesand Lake
On Sunday, July 16, 2017, OPP say that a 47-year- old man from Schreiber was missing on Whitesand Lake. He had been seen swimming toward his boat and went underwater. He did not resurface. The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit is enroute to Schreiber to assist in locating the male.
Read More »Hwy 11 One lane OPEN (Geralton & Longlac)
Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:29 Hwy 11 is now one lane open. Jul 16, 2017 @ 11:51 OPP have not issued anymore information via media release — however, Twitter is showing at tweet from OPPCommunicationsNWR – ADVISORY Ongoing collision investigation, #OPP advising not to pickup hitchhikers in #Geraldtonarea, there is no threat to public safety. Jul 16, 2017 @ 11:02 Greenstone Detachment of ...
Read More »Patrick Brown, Ontario PC Leader, Will Close Lobbying Loopholes
Patrick Brown, Ontario PC Leader, has announced that an Ontario PC government will strengthen the lobbying rules so that former ministry staff cannot lobby for any company that dealt with their ministry. “It used to be that if you worked hard and played by the rules, you could get ahead. That’s not the case in Kathleen Wynne’s Ontario,” ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – July 16
Weather – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. News Tidbits – The Forest Fire hazard is low to high with areas of most concern in the northern portions of the Northeast Region. Ontario continues to deploy fire management resources to assist with the forest fire situation in British Columbia. By the end of today, there ...
Read More »OPP Investigate Collision west of Ignace
Jul 15, 2017 @ 18:54 On July 15, 2017 at approximately 2:00pm CT officers from the Ignace Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision involving a westbound environmental waste collection truck and an eastbound pick up truck on Highway 17 approximately 20 km west of Ignace. The Ontario Provincial Police are currently on scene ...
Read More »Adventure Challenge at Pukaskwa National Park – Parks Day, July 16
Pukaskwa National Park is gearing up for the summer season and we are excited to host another Adventure Challenge event on Parks Day, July 16, 2016! Join Parks Canada for an active day outside with friends and family. The aim of the game is to solve tricky clues and conquer fun challenges. Complete this exciting adventure course to earn ultimate ...
Read More »No More Hidden Fees When Booking a Vacation
Jul 10, 2017 @ 22:46 Vacations should be relaxing, and planning one should be too. Ontario has taken steps to help people make informed decisions when booking travel by increasing consumer protection and transparency. As of January 1, 2017, Ontario travel agents and wholesalers are now required to display the total cost, including all taxes and fees, in any advertisements ...
Read More »Have you seen Emma? LOCATED
Jul 9, 2017 @ 10:32 Police have confirmed the safety of Emma MEEKIS and she is no longer missing. The Sioux Lookout OPP would like to thank the public and all media outlets for their assistance in locating her. Jul 7, 2017 @ 18:32 Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance ...
Read More »Ontario Strengthens Law to Deter Forest Fires – Increased Fines
Jul 7, 2017 @ 08:29 With forest fire season well underway in Ontario, the province has increased the maximum fines for individuals and corporations for starting forest fires. If found responsible, individuals can now be fined up to $25,000 for starting a forest fire, with fines for corporations that start a forest fire going up to $500,000. These increased maximum ...
Read More »California Man drowns in Lake of the Woods
Jul 6, 2017 @ 10:59 Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Kenora Detachment Marine and Trails Unit (MTU) are investigating a missing boater on Lake of the Woods. On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, OPP were notified that a 67-year-old California man was missing on Lake of the Woods. Police learned that two men from ...
Read More »Safety First when Handling Fireworks!
The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canada Safety Council are reminding all residents to put safety first when handling fireworks. With Canada Day long weekend approaching many people are getting ready to host firework exhibitions to celebrate. This is a great option to get out and enjoy the festivities, however the OPP wants to remind all ...
Read More »Ontario advancing Mining Technology by Supporting Development of New Mining Products and Services
Ontario is supporting the development of new, innovative mining technologies and helping to create new jobs for residents in the Sudbury area by expanding a state-of-the-art research mine. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury, made the announcement on behalf of Minister of Northern Development and Mines Bill Mauro this morning at the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT) Underground Centre in ...
Read More »