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On March 1st, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment utilizing a RADAR speed measuring device, located a 2020 BMW car travelling 145 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted. A 21-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ontario has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed ...

Le 28 février 2026 Mumbai (Inde) « Le gouvernement du Canada suit de près les hostilités liées à l’Iran au Moyen-Orient et conseille vivement aux Canadiennes et aux Canadiens qui se trouvent en Iran de se mettre à l’abri sur place. Les Canadiennes et Canadiens qui se trouvent dans la région élargie doivent suivre les conseils des autorités locales et ...

February 28, 2026 Mumbai, India “The Canadian government is closely following Iran-related hostilities throughout the Middle East and urges all Canadians in Iran to shelter in place. Canadians in the wider region should follow local advice and take all necessary precautions. Canada’s position remains clear: the Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the ...

  Feb 26, 2026 at 14:55 The shelter-in-place in the area of West Road and Village Road in Mississauga First Nation area has been lifted. Members of the public in this area may resume their regular activities (14:00).   The shelter-in-place was issued in response to an incident earlier this morning. A heavy police presence continues, while the investigation remains ...

Ontario NDP Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) says that the latest report from the province’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) shows no signs of the Ford government making things better for everyday people. “After eight years of Doug Ford, the only things trending upward are job losses, homelessness, and corporate profits,” said Bell. “Things are great for the Premier’s pals ...

On February 23, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after attending an unwanted person call at a gas station convenient store on Highway 17. At approximately 8:30 a.m. police attended and spoke to the male in question who was very agitated, uncooperative with police, and causing a disturbance at the store. During this interaction, a ...

The Chiefs of Ontario is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take steps to improve safety along critical northern highways following a several recent deadly collisions. On January 31, 2026, a collision on Highway 11 west of Hearst tragically claimed the lives of Darrel (Jackboy) Taylor, his sister, Reanne Wesley, and Wesley’s partner, Aaron Paypompee. Taylor and Wesley ...

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Sault Ste Marie OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Team (T.I.M.E.) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two westbound vehicles on Highway 17 near the Town of Bruce Mines. Investigation determined that a pickup truck was ...

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals for drug trafficking after a search warrant was conducted at a local residence. On February 18th, 2026, members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Nipigon OPP and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) conducted a search warrant at a residence in ...

Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, announced more than $11.4 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 8 projects across Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health.   Through the ETF, the Government of Canada helps municipalities and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities address urgent needs related to the illegal drug crisis. The ...

Le 17 février 2026 Montréal, (Québec) Le monde évolue rapidement. L’ordre international fondé sur des règles s’estompe et les changements technologiques élargissent les zones de conflit. Face à cette situation, le nouveau gouvernement du Canada se concentre sur ce qu’il peut contrôler : réinvestir pour rebâtir et réarmer les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC). Nous agissons rapidement et voyons déjà des résultats : le ...

February 17, 2026 Montréal, Québec The world is changing rapidly. The international rules-based order is fading, and technological change is expanding the fields of conflict. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). We are working fast and seeing results: Canada is on track to hit ...

Today, Minister Stephen Lecce announced the Ontario government is accelerating Kinross Gold Corporation’s Great Bear Project under the ‘One Project, One Process’ framework, the first gold mine and the third project overall to be accepted under the new framework launched this past October. As part of its plan to protect Ontario workers and communities, the government is unlocking the full ...

Le 16 février 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Mark Carney a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de l’honorable Janice Charrette au poste de négociatrice commerciale en chef du Canada auprès des États-Unis. Mme Charette apporte avec elle quatre décennies d’expérience dans les domaines des politiques publiques et de la diplomatie. Elle a occupé des postes de haut niveau dans la fonction ...

February 16, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced that the Honourable Janice Charette has been appointed as the next Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States. Ms. Charette brings four decades of experience across public policy and diplomacy. She has served at the highest levels of Canada’s public service, including twice as the Clerk of the ...