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East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges laid after driver fails to obey stop sign

On October 31, 2022, shortly after 6:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that couldn’t maintain its lane in the Town of Blind River. On this Halloween evening, the pick-up truck was observed on Highway 557, turned onto Woodward Avenue in a southbound ...

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East Algoma OPP – Have you seen a Polaris Razor Side-by-Side

On October 28, 2022, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a blue/white 2011 Polaris Razor Side-by-Side stolen from a property on Old Soo Road within the Plummer Additional Township. The complainant provided video footage from a game camera that revealed a silver Chevrolet Cobalt entered ...

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Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP) receives $1.15 million in funding from FedNor

Through the Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury (AHA), the Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP), received $1.15 million in funding from FedNor. This fund is to aid NOBEEP in supporting Black-owned businesses in Northern Ontario in their efforts to start up and scale up as well as to create jobs to contribute to the overall economic development of the North. ...

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Provincial plaque commemorating Shingwauk Hall updated

on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) and Algoma University, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School in Sault Ste. Marie. The new plaque replaces an outdated 1977 version that excluded facts about the true purpose of the residential school and ...

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Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area launches anniversary campaign

Today November 1, 2022, Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area will begin a two-month campaign celebrating its 20th anniversary – ultimately hoping to raise $20,000 to finish a universally accessible build on Blake Avenue.   “Our organization would not be where it is today without the support of the community. We owe immense gratitude to the founding members ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest Driver asleep behind wheel

On October 28, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a gas station parking lot on Highway in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported two people, driver and passenger, in a car passed out.  Police attended and located two people passed out inside the car with the engine running. The two were eventually woken ...

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Métis Nation of Ontario supports NOSM University students with $515k bursary

  The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is providing an endowment of $515,000 to NOSM University, Canada’s first independent medical university.   The endowment will fund a bursary program for Métis students pursuing their MD at NOSM University and is being matched by the FDC Foundation.   “As the government representing Métis in Ontario, we are proud to do what ...

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Ontario’s plan will get 1.5 million homes built over the next 10 years

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The Ontario government has introduced the More Homes Built Faster Act, which takes bold action to advance the province’s plan to address the housing crisis by building 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years. The proposals in the More Homes Built Faster Act would, if passed, ensure that cities, towns and rural communities grow with a mix of ownership and ...

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Ontario’s plan will get 1.5 million homes built over the next 10 years

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a déposé aujourd’hui le projet de loi intitulé Loi de 2022 visant à accélérer la construction de plus de logements, qui prévoit des mesures audacieuses pour réaliser le plan de la province visant à atténuer la crise du logement grâce à la construction de 1,5 million d’habitations sur les 10 prochaines années. Si elles sont adoptées, les propositions énoncées dans ...

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Cora McGuire-Cyrette Appointed to Thunder Bay Police Services Board Governance Committee

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is pleased to announce that Executive Director, Cora McGuire-Cyrette, has been appointed to the Thunder Bay Police Services (TBPS) Board Governance Committee for a 2-year term. This Committee was established to ensure governance decisions are being represented, not just by the Board, but informed and assisted by the community’s voice. The Committee will have ...

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East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges laid after Traffic Stop

On October 23, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver complaint in the Town of Blind River. The complainant advised a silver SUV left Blind River in a westbound direction on Causley Street. The vehicle was later located by officers on Highway 17 near Cavanaugh ...

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Elliot Lake Closes Hospital – COVID-19 Outbreak Declared

Oct 22, 2022 at 08:01 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has closed the hospital to visitors (except for designated ECPs and compassionate circumstances) because of a COVID-19 outbreak declared by Algoma Public Health. Existing restrictions remain in place related to the active outbreak at St. Joseph’s Manor. Declared Outbreaks in the Algoma District: Facility Name Affected Areas Type – ...

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East Algoma OPP – Benefits of Winter Tires

Oct 21, 2022 at 17:18 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. A key part of road safety is making sure your vehicle has proper road surface traction in the winter. All-season tires don’t work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement. The stopping distance ...

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