The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) is calling for the immediate implementation of the Vulnerable Persons Alert system in light of the recent incident involving Logan, an 18-year-old autistic individual who went missing in Havelock, Ontario, for over two weeks. While we are relieved that Logan was found safe, this incident highlights significant gaps in our current approach to locating vulnerable ...
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MPP Mantha Demands Clarity from Ford Government on Little Current Swing Bridge Replacement
Today during Question Period MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) asked the Minister of Transportation to provide a clear timeline for the construction of a new swing bridge in Little Current. “In this year’s budget the Minister of Finance specifically highlighted the plan to replace the Swing Bridge.” Mantha said. “Over half a year later and we still have no idea ...
Read More »Ontario Recognizes Treaties Recognition Week 2024
Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week: “This week is Treaties Recognition Week, an annual opportunity to learn about the more than 40 Treaties and agreements that define the rights, responsibilities and relationships between First Nations and the federal and provincial governments. Strengthening ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged after vehicle roll over
On November 2, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a grey pickup truck on it’s roof off Nordic Mine Road, just south of Elliot Lake. Police arrived on scene a short time afterwards. The driver sustained minor injuries and the two passengers were uninjured. The vehicle was towed and driver charged. ...
Read More »L’Ontario marque le Mois de la prévention de la violence faite aux femmes
Michael Parsa, ministre des Services à l’enfance et des Services sociaux et communautaires, et Charmaine Williams, ministre associée des Perspectives sociales et économiques pour les femmes, ont publié la déclaration suivante : « Novembre est le Mois de la prévention de la violence faite aux femmes. C’est l’occasion de sensibiliser la population à la violence sexiste et de prendre position contre ce ...
Read More »Ontario Marks Woman Abuse Prevention Month
Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, issued the following statement: “November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of gender-based violence and to take a stand against this heinous crime in all its forms. Sadly, one in three Canadian women will experience at ...
Read More »Toutes les épiceries et les grandes surfaces en Ontario peuvent désormais vendre des boissons alcoolisées
Dans le cadre de la dernière étape du plan du gouvernement visant à offrir aux Ontariens plus de choix et de commodité, toutes les épiceries titulaires de permis et les grandes surfaces peuvent désormais vendre de la bière, du vin, du cidre et des prêts-à-boire, y compris en grands formats d’emballages. « Nous avons promis aux Ontariens de leur offrir ...
Read More »All Ontario Grocery and Big-Box Stores Now Able to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
As the final step in the government’s plan to give people in Ontario more choice and convenience, all licensed grocery stores and big-box grocery stores are now able to sell beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink beverages, including in large pack sizes. “We promised to give the people of Ontario choice and convenience when buying and selling alcoholic beverages and with ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Charges Laid after Report of Possible Impaired Driver
On October 13, 2024, at approximately 1:00pm., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver near Dorion ON. Officers patrolled the area and observed the suspect vehicle on Black Sturgeon Road. As a result of the investigation, Norman ESQUEGA 56-years-old, of Thunder Bay has been criminally charged with: Operation While Impaired – Alcohol ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Charges Laid after Report of Suspicious Person
At approximately 8:30 pm on October 24, 2024 police responded to a call for assistance at a residence on Kenogami Road. A female in distress entered the residence then abruptly left with four individuals in a vehicle. Police located the suspect vehicle in Terrace Bay and arrested three people, two with outstanding warrants. Upon search of the motor vehicle, police ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Impaired Charges Laid after Vehicle Check
On October 20, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified by a Conservation Officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of a subject being detained, on Mill Road, near Terrace Bay. As a result of the investigation, Donald BEDARD 43-years-old, of Terrace Bay has been criminally charged with: Operation While Impaired ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Charges Laid after Vehicle stopped by Police
Two individuals are facing criminal charges after their vehicle was stopped by police. On October 28, 2024, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police were conducting general patrol when they observed a motor vehicle on August Street owned by a known suspended driver. A traffic stop was conducted and two individuals were located inside the vehicle. The passenger ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – 45th Impaired Charge of 2024 Laid
On October 29, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Plummer Road in Plummer Additional Township. Investigation determined a black pick-up truck attended the complainant’s field on the west side of Plummer Road near West Road. The pick-up truck slowly pulled into the field and ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Four Drivers Charged with Impaired in October
The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated four impaired driving incidents this month, charging four drivers with a total of nine offences. All incidents occurred on busy roads during the afternoon and early evening hours. On October 12, 2024, at approximately 2:56 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving ...
Read More »L’Ontario appelle à des mesures fédérales immédiates pour réformer le processus de mise en liberté sous caution
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario exhorte Ottawa à modifier urgemment le Code criminel en y apportant des changements concrets qui durciront la législation en matière de mise en liberté sous caution dans l’objectif de protéger la sécurité publique et de garder les délinquants violents et les récidivistes derrière les barreaux. « Le gouvernement fédéral n’a pas su limiter l’accès à la ...
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