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An officer on patrol arrested a driver for impaired operation after witnessing a vehicle driving aggressively. On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm, an officer with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling Highway 11&17, near the Town of Nipigon. The officer witnessed a vehicle leaving a local establishment spinning tires and accelerating heavily. A ...

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a black pickup truck that had been taken without consent from a garage on Huron Avenue in the Town of Blind River. The driver was known to the complainant and later, at approximately 2:15 a.m., officers ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) receive a complaint of a shirtless person outside a residence on Diefenbaker Court in the City of Elliot Lake. On July 25, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police attended Diefenbaker Court and arrested an individual for being intoxicated in a public place and while searching the individual officers located nine ...

On Monday July 21, 2025, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 1:45 p.m., police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed as it entered a construction zone at the intersection of Causley Street and Huron Street. A ...

July 22, 2025 Huntsville, Ontario Le 22 juillet 2025 Huntsville (Ontario) Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Mark Carney a rencontré les premiers ministres des provinces et des territoires à Huntsville, en Ontario. Le premier ministre Carney a fait le point sur les négociations commerciales avec les États-Unis. Il a souligné que le gouvernement fédéral reste déterminé à obtenir la meilleure entente ...

July 22, 2025 Huntsville, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with provincial and territorial premiers in Huntsville, Ontario. The Prime Minister updated the premiers on trade negotiations with the United States. He emphasized that the federal government remains focused on getting the best deal for Canadians. First Ministers are united on this. The Prime Minister also underscored recent ...

On July 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant about an older man who was intoxicated and making inappropriate comments to the lifeguards. When police arrived on scene, the man was located and arrested. Donald (Don) DAVIDSON, 76-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with: Operation while impaired by alcohol Operation while ...

On July 17, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Mississauga Avenue. At approximately 2:25 a.m. police stopped the black car and recognized one of the passengers as being wanted. He was subsequently arrested and charged. Thomas RENNER, 34-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with: Failure to comply with Release Order – ...

On July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the OPP received numerous complaints pertaining to a black sports car and a white sports car racing and driving dangerously. Both cars were stopped a short time later on Highway 17, Plumber Additional Township, and both drivers were charged accordingly. Javed MUHAMMAD, 19-years-old, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was charged with – Careless Driving. ...

On July 14, 2025, at approximately 3:29 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were notified of a single vehicle collision on Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay. Witnesses reported observing a motorcycle lose control, collide with a ditch and the driver fleeing the scene. Further investigation revealed the identity of the motorcycle driver. On July 15, 2025, ...

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to a vehicle stuck in the median and a loan male driver in an intoxicated state.  Police attended, arrested the driver and the grey car was towed and impounded. Tyler MOISES, 31-years-old, from Echo Bay was charged with: Operation while impaired by ...

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a black Jeep all over the road travelling eastbound on Highway 17. A short time later, another call reported the black Jeep had crashed into the ditch. Police attended and subsequently arrested the driver. It was also learned the black Jeep ...

Canada Post unveiled a new stamp aimed at exploring the history of civilian internment in Canada. During both the First and Second World Wars, the Canadian government organized large-scale civilian internment operations, during which thousands of people were unjustly interned in camps across the country. Tens of thousands more had their freedoms restricted in the name of national security. Some ...

Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have held a joint ceremony to take down a ceremonial teepee they erected last year. The act symbolizes a new phase in their partnership and a shared commitment to an Indigenous-led development process for the Ring of Fire, a significant mineral-rich region in Northern Ontario. Led by their respective Chiefs, Councils, Elders, ...

A strong delegation of Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Chiefs and representatives, including spokespeople Dean Sayers and Chief Scott McLeod, attended the First Nation Summit 2025 in Gatineau yesterday. “As the agenda unfolded, it became clear this wasn’t about true partnership,” said Dean Sayers, spokesperson for the Robinson Huron Treaty Chiefs and member of the Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Political Working Group. ...