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An investigation by members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), has resulted in charges being laid against one person. On May 18, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP conducted a traffic stop within the Town of Nipigon. As a result of the investigation, ...

May 19, 2026 Saint‑Michel‑des‑Saints, Québec In an increasingly divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy – an economy built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and workers. To that end, Canada’s new government launched the Major Projects Office (MPO) last year to get ...

First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory will gather in Manitowaning for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering, May 19–21, 2026, a three-day event focused on treaty relationships, cultural revitalization, and the return of sacred historical items to our traditional territories. A central part of the gathering will be the ceremonial “bringing ...

Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to celebrate all things literary this weekend (May 22/23) at LitFest 2026 along with award-winning author Waubgeshig Rice! “NOWW is thrilled to be running our 28th LitFest,” says NOWW president Alex Marino. “With Waubgeshig Rice as our keynote speaker, our 3rd Book Fair/Literary Market, 3 wriVng workshops, a public reading, and our Literary ...

As interest in data centers continues to grow across the Great Lakes region, questions about water use, review standards, the role of the Great Lakes Compact, and the importance of its terms continue to shape public discussion. Join this free webinar for a practical, nonpartisan conversation about data center developers’ perspectives, stakeholder concerns, the challenges States face, and the relevance of ...

Sault Ste. Marie OPP stop suspects pickup truck towing stolen side-by-side linked to Desbarats break and enter. On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a pontoon store in Desbarats. The investigation determined that three individuals used an ATV to ...

The Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following an ALPR (Automated Licence Plate Reader) alert for a stolen vehicle and trailer. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers on general patrol were alerted by the ALPR to a stolen vehicle travelling westbound along Highway 17 near Terrace Bay. Officers attempted to ...

May 15, 2026 Calgary, Alberta The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building an affordable, competitive, and sustainable Canadian economy. To that end, we must build our strength at home and diversify our export markets abroad. To advance these shared missions, in November, Canada and Alberta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that ...

Le 15 mai 2026 Calgary (Alberta) Le monde est en mutation rapide. Face à cette situation, le nouveau gouvernement du Canada se concentre sur ce qu’il peut contrôler : bâtir une économie canadienne abordable, compétitive et durable. À cette fin, nous devons consolider notre force au pays et diversifier nos marchés d’exportation à l’étranger. Pour favoriser la réalisation de ces missions ...

Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a suspect who fled from police after a traffic stop. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 7:45pm EST members of the Nipigon OPP were on patrol on Highway 17 in the Township of Terrace Bay when they received a notification for a stolen vehicle from the ...

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., police stopped a small grey 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Police located and seized approximately 259 grams of suspected cocaine with an approximate street value of $25,900. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested and charged. Scott Alex CUTHBERTSON, 55-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance ...

Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board, Jessica Bell; and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Catherine Fife, say the rise in bankruptcies and insolvencies across Ontario is another clear warning sign that people in this province are falling behind under Ford. “People are exhausted,” said Bell. “They’re cutting back where they need to, taking ...

The Superior East Chapleau detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently at the scene of a residential fire in Chapleau with the Chapleau Fire Department.   On May 14, 2026, at approximately 6:00 am, the Superior East OPP were called to assist Chapleau Fire Department with a residential fire on King Street.   One person was located inside ...

May 14, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The world is changing rapidly. The United States is upending global trade, wars are ongoing in Europe and the Middle East, artificial intelligence is scaling at speed, and climate change is intensifying. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building an affordable, competitive, and sustainable Canadian economy. Central to this ...

More than 100 people in human-powered pleasure craft (canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards) were among the 249 people who died in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-investigated marine incidents in the last 10 full years (2016-2025). Significantly contributing to the loss of life was the fact that 205 (83 per cent) of those who died were not (or not properly) wearing ...