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SSM OPP – Driver charged with Impaired after being warned not to drive

Despite a police warning, a driver chose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcoholic beverages. On August 4, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 near Belleau Lake Road. An individual who appeared highly intoxicated approached the police cruiser and requested the officer leave ...

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SSM OPP – Three Drivers charged with Impaired

The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers with a total of seven impaired-related offences in July. All incidents occurred north of the city, in the afternoon or early evening hours. On July 11, 2025, at approximately 6:03 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway ...

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PM Carney announces pay raises for the Canadian Armed Forces

August 8, 2025 Trenton, Ontario Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. In June, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an investment of over $9 billion to support the Canadian Armed Forces with the capabilities and support they need to protect Canadians and uphold our commitments around the world. At the core of our ...

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PM Carney annonce des hausses salariales pour les Forces armées canadiennes

ALe 8 août 2025 Trenton (Ontario) Le nouveau gouvernement du Canada réinvestit pour rebâtir et réarmer les Forces armées canadiennes. En juin, le premier ministre Mark Carney a annoncé un investissement de plus de 9 milliards de dollars pour doter les Forces armées canadiennes des capacités et du soutien dont elles ont besoin pour protéger les Canadiens et respecter nos engagements ...

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Poilievre unveils Canadian Sovereignty Act

August 7, 2025 Pierre Poilievre unveiled the Canadian Sovereignty Act and call to action, a plan to counter illegal foreign tariffs and get Canada back to work. In a time of global uncertainty, Canada must be strong, united and ready to build. “The Canadian Sovereignty Act unites us to stand up for our country, our workers and our sovereignty,” said ...

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Poilievre dévoile la Loi sur la souveraineté du Canada

7 août 2025 Aujourd’hui, Pierre Poilievre a dévoilé la Loi sur la souveraineté canadienne et son plan d’action, qui vise à contrer les tarifs douaniers illégaux imposés par des pays étrangers et à remettre le Canada au travail. En cette période d’incertitude mondiale, le Canada doit être fort, uni et prêt à bâtir. « La Loi sur la souveraineté canadienne nous ...

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North West OPP – Civic Holiday Long Weekend Traffic Campaign Statistics

The North West Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) completed the Civic Holiday long weekend traffic campaign from Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4, 2025. Focusing on the “Big Four” – impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving (including speeding), and seatbelt compliance, the OPP laid the following charges against non-compliant drivers on OPP-patrolled roads 397 speeding charges 20 ...

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FONOM Applauds Ontario’s Leadership on East-West Canadian Energy Corridor

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is voicing strong support for the Government of Ontario’s bold and visionary step forward in launching a feasibility study for a new East-West Canadian Energy Corridor. Earlier today (August 7th, 2025), the Province of Ontario issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to examine the potential for a new economic and energy corridor stretching ...

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SSM – Andy Boston Motors operating as an illegal vehicle seller

The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) is warning consumers in the Sault Ste. Marie area to avoid purchasing vehicles from Andy Boston Motors, formerly operating as T.A. Boston Auto Sales Ltd. of address 257 Trunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie and its Director, Thomas Andrew Boston, also known as Andy Boston., an unregistered business operating illegally as a motor vehicle ...

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SSM OPP – Driver arrested in Stolen Vehicle driving Impaired

An individual is facing numerous criminal charges after a single motor vehicle collision north of the city. On July 17, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a stolen vehicle occurrence at the Searchmont Community Centre and Fire Hall. While en route to the call, officers were notified that Searchmont Community Volunteer ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver arrested for driving Impaired

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 32nd impaired charge in 2025. On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint at Spine Beach, where an individual was reportedly consuming alcohol while sitting in a parked vehicle. Officers attended the scene shortly after and located ...

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East Algoma OPP – CMV Driver charged with multiple charges after caught speeding

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E) Team on patrol in Blind River over the Civic Day Long Weekend. On Monday, August 4, 2025, the OPP’s T.I.M.E. Team was conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the OPP T.I.M.E. team observed an eastbound commercial motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver charged after single vehicle collision

Impaired driving charges laid following single motor vehicle collision in the Town of Iron Bridge. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the south side ditch of Chiblow Lake Road. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported ...

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SSM OPP – Investigaion continues into Goulais River fatal collision

The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing their investigation into a fatal collision that occurred in Goulais River. On July 20, 2025, at approximately 4:14 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, near Old Highway 17 Road. One of the vehicle drivers, a 72-year-old from Sault ...

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PM Carney convenes First Ministers’ Meeting

August 6, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada’s co-ordinated economic response to ongoing U.S. trade measures. The Prime Minister updated the premiers on the status of trade negotiations with the U.S. He noted that, while Canada continues to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the impacts of ...

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