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James Bay OPP – Investigation Continues in Fatal Collision

Three people have been pronounced deceased following a collision between a commercial motor vehicle (cmv) and a passenger vehicle on Highway 11 west of Hearst. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 6.00 p.m., officers from James Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a collision on Highway 11 near Highway 631, west of Hearst. A ...

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Schreiber OPP – Stunt Driving Charge, 101 in a 60

One male is facing a Stunt Driving charge after travelling more than 100 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone. On January 29, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Schreiber Detachment were on general patrol conducting LIDAR enforcement on Highway 17 near Terrace Bay. Utilizing the LIDAR speed measuring device the officer observed an eastbound ...

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Schreiber OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after Van Collides with Tractor Trailer and leaves scene

On January 30, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 west of Schreiber. Investigation determined that a blue GMC Sierra was travelling eastbound when the driver rounded a curve and observed a white Ford Transit van passing a tractor‑trailer unit westbound ...

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Nipigon OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after Dogs found in vehicle at -18C

On January 31, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that an individual may be breaching court‑ordered release conditions. During the investigation, officers located two short‑haired boxer‑breed dogs inside an unheated vehicle. At the time, the outside temperature was approximately -18°C, police determined the dogs had been left in ...

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Sault Police Remind Snowmobilers: Stay Off Railway Tracks

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has recently received reports of snowmobiles illegally operating on local railway tracks. Police and railway officials remind snowmobilers that railway tracks are not a safe or legal place to ride. Snowy conditions, helmets, and the noise from snowmobile engines and wind can make trains and railway equipment difficult to see and hear. Trains and ...

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New Mammography Unit Enhances Breast Cancer Screening at SSM Group Health Centre

  Access to high-quality breast cancer screening has been strengthened across Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area with a new mammography unit now in use at Group Health Centre (GHC). The unit supports earlier detection through advanced imaging technology and enhances local screening capacity. The new unit, expected to serve more than 6,000 patients per year, features tomosynthesis (multi-dimensional) ...

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OPP – 8 Charged in investigation into fraudulent activities related to commercial driver examinations in Kingston and the GTA

Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities related to commercial driver examinations in Kingston and the Greater Toronto Area. In January 2024, at the request of the Ministry of Transportation, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) began an investigation into suspected irregularities in the driver examination process for commercial Class ...

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OPP – Two Arrested after multi-jurisdictional CDSA investigation

Jan 26, 2026 at 14:29 Recently, officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) carried out a multi-jurisdictional Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation in and around the city of Sault Ste. Marie. On December 4, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Crime Unit and Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with the OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, with assistance from ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after off-ice disturbance at Thessalon’s arena

Jan 26, 2026 at 14:29 The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an off-ice disturbance at Thessalon’s arena Sunday afternoon. On January 25, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers were called to the arena on Main Street following reports of a disturbance in progress. The investigation determined that an altercation involving adults, which indirectly involved two ...

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East Algoma OPP – École St. Joseph in Blind River CLOSED – UPDATED

Jan 26, 2026 at 14:15 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advised students and staff of École St. Joseph in Blind River that it was closed due an ongoing investigation. On this date Monday January 26, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the OPP, Algoma Paramedic Services and the OPP’s Forensic Identification Services Unit responded to a report of a ...

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PM Carney announces new measures to make groceries & other essentials more affordable

January 26, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for Canadians. To that end, we are securing new trade and investment partnerships abroad and building our strength ...

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Nipigon OPP – 61 charges as OPP Focus on the “Big Four”

Jan 26, 2026 at 14:29 On 24 January 2026, officers from the Nipigon and Schreiber Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in a traffic initiative focusing on the “Big Four” – impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving (including speeding), and seatbelt compliance.   Officers issued 61 charges and 5 warnings against non-compliant drivers in the Nipigon Detachment area. ...

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James Bay OPP – Lookind for assistance after Collision

The James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11. On Sunday, January 25, 2026, officers responded to reports of a collision on Highway 11 eastbound, east of Red Pine Road North in Cochrane. When police arrived, one of the involved vehicles had already left the area. The collision occurred approximately between 7:00 p.m. and 7:15 ...

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Some Pizza Pops recalled – check your freezers

Some Pizza Pops have been recalled due to Microbial contamination – E. Coli – other pathogenic. Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider Check to see if you have recalled products Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products Recalled ...

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Thunder Bay—Superior North New Democrats Elect Full Delegation, Prepare for 2026 Convention

Jan 24, 2026 at 09:12 Members of the Thunder Bay—Superior North New Democratic Party Riding Association met Monday evening to elect a full slate of delegates and adopt key resolutions ahead of Canada’s NDP Convention 2026, taking place March 27–29 in Winnipeg. The well-attended Federal General Membership Meeting confirmed a complete delegation to Convention and included presentations from all federal ...

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