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Vision de la ministre St-Onge pour améliorer CBC/Radio-Canada : un choix clair pour l’avenir du Canada

SOURCE Patrimoine canadien CBC/Radio-Canada est bien plus qu’un radiodiffuseur public. C’est l’une des grandes institutions qui, depuis près de 90 ans, façonne notre culture, relate nos histoires et protège notre souveraineté culturelle. Notre radiodiffuseur public permet aux Canadiennes et Canadiens de se rassembler, de discuter de questions d’intérêt national, de découvrir leurs communautés, et de raconter des histoires conçues par ...

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Minister St-Onge’s vision for a better CBC/Radio-Canada: a clear choice for Canada’s future

SOURCE Canadian Heritage CBC/Radio-Canada is more than just a public broadcaster. It is one of the great institutions that, for nearly 90 years, has shaped our culture, told our stories and safeguarded our cultural sovereignty. Our public broadcaster allows Canadians to connect with each other, discuss issues of national interest, get to know their communities and tell stories made by ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two arrests made

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Hudson Street in the Town of Blind River. The investigation revealed that the complainant was walking eastbound on Hudson Street when they were chased by a blue pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck exited ...

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East Algoma OPP – 4th impaired charge in 2025

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that was stuck in a snowbank on Mountain Glen Road in the Town of Blind River. Police arrived on scene a short time later and located the car stuck in a snowbank with the driver at the wheel. ...

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Town of Cochrane – Recent Trade Disruptions & Economic Impact on the Town of Cochrane

February 15, 2025 The recent trade disruptions associated to the United States and Cananda have a far reaching and deep impact on municipalities who not only procure services from companies in the United States, but the industries and commercial trade our very viability depends upon. Recent developments in international trade are poised to significantly impact communities across Canada, including the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid in Break & Enter

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house on Milliken Road. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their room and threatened to kill them. Police arrived and the person refused to open door and threatened to kill officers. The door was breached and the person ...

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Marathon OPP – Driver charged with impaired after collision on Hwy 627

On February 6th, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a call for service for a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 627. Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and ...

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East Algoma OPP – Cab Driver charged with multiple sex offences

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation in Elliot Lake. On February 7, 2025, a family member reported that a 14-year-old girl had not returned home from school when she was supposed to. Police learned that the girl was picked up ...

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East Algoma OPP – Report of possible Impaired Driver leads to arrest & Charges

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who had just left a local convenience store on Esten Drive South in Elliot Lake. Prior to leaving, the regular customer/driver purchased beer and made derogatory comments towards the store clerk using racial ...

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East Algoma OPP – Officers locate individual falling in the snow

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report regarding a suspicious individual, possibly intoxicated, who was observed standing in a driveway in the 100 block of Causley Street, in the Town of Blind River. Upon arrival, police located the person walking on the Causley Street sidewalk ...

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East Algoma OPP – more than 2,300 grams of illicit drugs seized

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in City of Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, police seized: Suspected Drug              Estimated Street Value over 1300 grams    Fentanyl                          over $ 362,000 over 900 grams      Cocaine                           over $ ...

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Family Day at the Bushplane Museum

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is refocusing its Family Day event to highlight the vital role of teachers and educators. On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM, all teachers will receive free admission along with up to three family members, while general admission will be 50% off. “This year, our goal is to focus on the ...

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SSM OPP – Resident charged with Luring and other offences

On January 31, 2025, at approximately 1:36 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie and Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Units made an arrest following an extensive investigation into online child sexual exploitation. The arrest is also in relation to a search warrant police executed at a Rossmore Road residence in Sault Ste. Marie in December 2024. The investigation began ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after disturbance at Community Centre

On February 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance that had taken place at a community centre on Ball Park Road in the community of Serpent River First Nation where two people had a verbal altercation. The conversation ended with one person threatening to use baseball bats the ...

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