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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people and recovered stolen property from multiple Break & Enters (B & E’s). On December 27, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie OPP was conducting proactive patrols and located an encampment with a large amount of stolen property in a bush area near the intersection of Highway 556 and Highway 129.  These members were ...

On January 3, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple reports of a vehicle driving aggressively at high speed on Highway 17. The vehicle was located and confirmed by RADAR to be travelling at 157 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Further investigation determined the driver was ...

A person was charged after police stopped an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at Highway 17 and Highway 129. On January 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an approaching ATV that attempted to avoid police. A traffic stop was conducted, the operator was arrested and charged, and the ATV was towed and impounded. Shawn TURCOTTE, ...

Le 2 janvier 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) Le Canada collabore avec ses partenaires internationaux afin d’assurer une paix juste et durable en Ukraine. À cette fin, le premier ministre Mark Carney a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il se rendra à Paris, en France, les 5 et 6 janvier 2026, afin de rencontrer les autres dirigeants de la Coalition des volontaires. Ensemble, ils intensifieront leurs ...

January 2, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Canada is working with international partners to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced that he will travel to Paris, France, from January 5 to 6, 2026, to meet with fellow leaders of the Coalition of the Willing. Together, they will accelerate efforts toward ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a business break & enter. On December 24, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m. police were called to a retail business store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. An employee reported that someone had broken into the store sometime overnight and stolen multiple items. A short time later, ...

Le 31 décembre 2025 Ottawa (Ontario) « Ce soir, les Canadiens et les Canadiennes célébreront avec leurs proches l’arrivée du Nouvel An. C’est le moment où familles et amis se réunissent partout au pays pour accueillir l’année à venir. La veille du Nouvel An, nous prenons le temps de réfléchir aux moments qui nous ont apporté de la joie au ...

December 31, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “Tonight, Canadians will gather with loved ones to celebrate the start of the New Year. This is a time for families and friends across the country to come together and to welcome the year ahead. On New Year’s Eve, we pause to reflect on the moments over the year that brought us joy, and the ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in Head, Clara and Maria Township. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the North Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of suspected human remains discovered on North River Road, north of Cedar Lake in Head, Clara and Maria Township. ...

A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle north of Blind River on Highway 557. On December 28, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to check sobriety of the driver. After failing a roadside screening test, the driver was arrested and the SUV was consequently ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Highway 17. On December 26, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police received a complainant regarding an older model silver pickup truck operating erratically and failing to remain in its lane. Police stopped the pickup truck a short time afterwards and spoke to the driver. A white ...

Members of the Schreiber Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. After midnight, on December 26, 2025 members of the Schreiber Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. The vehicle was located in the ditch with open alcohol inside, the lone driver admitted ...

December 29th, 2025 Due to today’s declared Snow Day, the Township of Black River-Matheson has opened a Warming Station to support residents requiring temporary relief from the cold. Location: Vern Miller Arena 1 Arena Avenue, Matheson The Warming Station is available to provide a safe, warm indoor space for residents during extreme winter conditions and will remain open as long ...

Dec 29, 2025 at 09:34 Please be advised that due to the road closures and weather throughout the region, it has been deemed unsafe to travel. Election regulations require the polls be opened by 9:00 am and with current weather conditions, this will not be possible. Accordingly, the Election in Netmizzaaggamig Nishnaabeg will be postponed until Tuesday, December 30, 2025. ...

The City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to respond to a Significant Weather Event involving freezing rain with 5 to 10 mm of ice accretion and snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. The following updates are provided regarding municipal services and operations: Road Clearing Efforts: Crews continue to prioritize main and collector roads, followed by residential streets. Due to ...