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Nipigon OPP – Charges laid in theft of vehicle from Niagara Region

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a report of a stolen motor vehicle. On November 22, 2023, just before 10:30 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment received a report of a stolen motor vehicle that occurred in the Niagara region. Further investigation indicated that the driver of the motor vehicle ...

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Ontario Responds to 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement

Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement: “Ontario stands ready to work with our federal partners on shared priorities such as building homes and critical infrastructure while making life easier and more affordable for Ontario families. While several of the measures contained in today’s federal Fall Economic Statement ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

November 14, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III: “Today, I join Canadians as well as people across the Commonwealth and around the world in celebrating the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada. “His Majesty has been a constant presence in ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after single vehicle roll-over

On November 14, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single vehicle roll-over on Highway 108, just south of Elliot Lake. Police attended the location and spoke to the uninjured driver. However, during the investigation, police located various forms of suspected cocaine in their possession. The driver was subsequently arrested and vehicle ...

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East Algoma OPP – Wanted Person Arrested

On November 13, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake to arrest a wanted person. Police were familiar with the person who was currently wanted for failing to attend court and failing to comply with numerous conditions. A subsequent arrest was made at the apartment after the ...

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Ontario Increasing Funding for Indigenous Energy Support Programs

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The Ontario government is building more clean energy projects to reduce electricity costs in Indigenous communities by increasing funding for the province’s Indigenous Energy Support Programs by $5 million, bringing the total annual investment to $15 million. 93 projects from across 58 indigenous communities will receive funding from the programs in 2023 which will help promote Indigenous leadership in the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid after Drug Warrant Executed

On October 2, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an apartment on Beckett Boulevard in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 384 grams of suspected crack cocaine (approximate street value $77,000), nunchucks, a digital scale, packaging material (dime bags), approximately $2700 ...

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OPP Investigate Multiple Bomb Threats across Northern Ontario

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating multiple bomb threats across Northern Ontario. The threats targeted multiple schools under multiple school boards across North East and North West Regions, demanding payment. As a precaution the majority of the targeted schools have been closed while the investigation continues. Parents are encouraged to contact their schools or school boards for ...

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East Algoma OPP – Traffic Stop results in Multiple Charges

On October 31, 2023, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting regular patrol duties on Highway 17 near Blind River. A stolen vehicle was observed, stopped, and the driver arrested. The vehicle, a small red Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), was reported stolen from a residence on Beckett Boulevard in Elliot Lake on October 23, 2023. ...

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SSM OPP – Attempted Murder Charges Laid after Domestic Dispute

On October 29, 2023, shortly after 4:45 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call where a victim of a domestic dispute was shot in the arm in Herrick Township. Police arrived a short time later and located the victim at a neighbor’s home.  Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services then ...

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Manitoulin OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision on Hwy 17

One person has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17. On October 20, 2023, shortly after 12:00 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services, and Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Upon arrival, police learned of a head ...

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MPP Michael Mantha calls on government to compensate forestry sector

During question period Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, called on the Conservative government to ensure operators in the forestry sector are made whole for fiber cut before the Espanola Domtar Mill idles its operations.   “Stopping operations at the mill will be disruptive enough as it is without adding the extra burden of watching harvested fiber rot at roadside and worrying ...

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Marathon OPP – Impaired Operation Charges Laid during Traffic Stop

Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. On October 14, 2023, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment observed a passenger motor vehicle driving erratically on Peninsula Road within the Town of Marathon. Officers subsequently initiated a traffic stop. Through investigation, it was determined ...

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