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East Algoma OPP – Another arrest made in March 2nd Stolen Pickup Incident

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested another person in relation to the stolen pickup truck incident from March 2, 2025. Police located a stolen pickup truck in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Hillside Drive North and arrested three people inside. The driver was also charged impaired operation and possession of drugs. On March 8, police ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after harassment complaints

On November 7, 2024, the complainant reported a neighbor from Mississauga Avenue following them in their vehicle, giving them the middle finger, aggressively follow, verbally berate, and dangerously passing on the roadway. At that time, the person was arrested and charged with criminal harassment, resist peace officer, and two counts failing to comply with probation order. On March 7, 2025, ...

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Message de la gouverneure générale à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes

Dans le cadre de mon travail, j’ai eu le privilège d’échanger avec de nombreuses leaders inspirantes, notamment des chefs d’État, des diplomates, des militantes, des athlètes, des militaires et des dirigeantes d’entreprise dans divers secteurs d’activité. J’ai également rencontré des femmes remarquables qui jouent un rôle majeur en tant que bénévoles ou chefs de famille au sein de leurs communautés. ...

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Message from the Governor General on International Women’s Day

Through my work, I have had the privilege of meeting many inspiring women leaders, including heads of State, diplomats, advocates, athletes, soldiers and entrepreneurs from various fields. I have also met remarkable women who play vital roles as volunteers and family leaders within their communities. Although much remains to be done in the pursuit of gender equality, I take pride ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on International Women’s Day

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Women’s Day: “Women in Canada have made transformative progress in shaping our country for the better. Today, we celebrate their remarkable achievements, we honour their legacy of breaking norms and ceilings and lifting up others, and we reaffirm that there’s more work to be done. “More gender equality ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes : « Les femmes au Canada ont favorisé des transformations qui ont contribué à faire de notre pays un endroit meilleur. Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons leurs réalisations remarquables, honorons l’héritage qu’elles ont laissé en brisant les normes et les plafonds de verre et ...

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Hwy 129 (Thessalon – Chapleau) OPEN

Mar 6, 2025 at 15:40 The highway was opened at 15:36. On March 5, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed Highway 129 from Thessalon to Chapleau due to poor weather conditions. Highway closures during extreme weather events are essential to ensure public safety. Driving on a closed highway is not only illegal but also puts ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid in November Fatal Collision

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving four vehicles on Highway 17 east of the Town of Bruce Mines.  A 57 year-old from the town of Thessalon was pronounced deceased at the scene. As a result of the investigation, BRINKS CANADA ...

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OPP asks motorists to stay informed: poor weather leads to Collisions & highway closures

On February 28, 2025, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple motor vehicle collisions during poor weather conditions. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on February 28, Highway 17 was closed from Blind River to Sault Ste. Marie as OPP dealt with multiple collisions and assisted stranded motorists. Highway closures during extreme weather events are essential ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision

On March 3rd, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving two motor vehicles along Highway 17, just east of Terrace Bay. One individual has been pronounced deceased as a result of the collision. Two other individuals have been ...

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East Algoma OPP – Three arrested in Stolen Pickup Incident

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police located a stolen pickup truck in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Hillside Drive North. The pickup truck attempted to leave the area but was stopped and the driver and two occupants were arrested. Additionally, the driver had a bag of pills and brass knuckles in their possession. They ...

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East Algoma OPP – 9th Impaired charge of the year laid

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a white pickup truck driving erratically westbound on Highway 17. The vehicle was reported to have crossed into oncoming traffic before pulling into a local gas station at the east end of Causley Street ...

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East Algoma OPP – Hwy 17 Closed from SSM to Blind River

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public that Highway 17 from Thessalon to Sault Ste Marie is now closed in both directions due to poor weather conditions. The highway was closed at 11:26 a.m. The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public that ...

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East Algoma OPP – Seven snowmobilers charged under Trespass to Property Act

On February 21, 2025 at approximately 11:35 a.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling McGaughn Road when they located numerous motorized snow vehicles (MSVs) riding on private property. All riders were on land marked with “No Trespassing” and “Private Property” signs. As a result, seven individuals, from Sudbury, Elliot Lake and Sault Ste. Marie, ...

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Aider à construire plus de logements, plus rapidement, à Espanola

Afin de progresser dans la résolution de la crise du logement, nous devons construire plus de logements que les personnes au Canada peuvent se payer, plus rapidement. Pour ce faire, nous devons mettre fin au zonage restrictif, accélérer la délivrance des permis et accroître la densité, surtout près des transports en commun et des établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire. Le FACL permettra de ...

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