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Wahkohtowin Development will host the annual Indigenous Lands Symposium from February 2–6, 2026, at Science North in Greater Sudbury, bringing together Indigenous leaders, land stewards, practitioners, and partners from across Turtle Island to advance Indigenous-led land stewardship, governance, and relationships. Now in its fourth year, the Indigenous Lands Symposium has grown into one of Canada’s leading gatherings focused on Indigenous ...

Adam Moreau of Hornepayne won “Ontario’s jackpot” – $737,186.50 in the November 29, 2025 LOTTARIO draw.   Adam, a foreman and welder, said he has been playing LOTTARIO for the past four years. “One day, I checked my ticket at the retailer and boom — I won! I was shaking in disbelief,” the 40-year-old shared while visiting the OLG Prize Centre ...

A person was charged after police received a traffic complaint. On January 13, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant regarding a possible impaired driver in a small red car. The vehicle was located at a residence on Paris Drive and the driver failed an initial roadside test. They were subsequently arrested ...

The Liberal government has begun their consultation period for the Initial Project Description of constructing a deep geological repository in Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Deep geological repositories are designed to contain used nuclear fuel underground for long-term storage and this project is projected to be the largest and most expensive waste management project in Canadian ...

Le gouvernement libéral a lancé sa période de consultation pour présenter la description initiale du projet de construction d’un dépôt géologique en profondeur dans la Nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake et le canton d’Ignace. Les dépôts géologiques en profondeur sont conçus pour contenir le combustible nucléaire usé sous terre pour un stockage à long terme, et ce projet est considéré ...

January 13 marks AMBER Alert Awareness Day, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding Ontarians that AMBER Alerts are a call for the public’s help to find a child in danger. An AMBER Alert is an emergency broadcast that is issued in the event of a child abduction. It is only issued when the abducted child is believed to ...

On January 9, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hillside Drive South who was in breach of prior release conditions. At approximately 3:00 p.m. officers were on general patrol and recognized a small white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) from previous traffic complaints. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was breaching numerous release ...

Driver charged after traffic complaint from Philip Walk Bar. On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a Philip Walk bar. The red Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was stopped a short time later and female driver spoken to. Her roadside test registered an alert ...

Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30 ON511 is reporting that a disabled vehicle on Hwy 144 Northbound at Arctic Water Shed Plaque (W), Gogama. Lane and NORTH shoulder closed. A facebook post clarifies the incident. A box truck is partially in the ditch, blocking the shoulder and the lane. Road conditions look to be poor. In addition, Marilyn notes, “Highway 101 ...

Jan 8, 2026 at 09:50 Yellow Warning – Rainfall 9:06 AM EST Thursday 8 January 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Significant rainfall expected tonight through Friday. The frozen ground has reduced the ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm. When: Tonight through Friday. Additional information: A low pressure system is expected ...

A federal review of one of the largest projects in Canadian history commenced on January 5th, and the public has just 30 days to complete an initial review. The comment period on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) description of their project was announced on the federal Impact Assessment Agency’s website on Monday afternoon, launching the 30-day public comment period ...

The roar of engines and the spirit of endurance will once again take center stage as the International Snowmobile Race Week returns to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, from February 1–7, 2026, proudly presented by GFL Environmental. Recognized as the largest and longest single snowmobile race in the world, this iconic international event has attracted thousands of racers, teams, and fans ...

Jan 7, 2026 at 12:45 Two individuals have been pronounced deceased after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 144 in Sudbury. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a head-on collision involving a pick-up truck and a minivan on Highway 144, just ...

Jan 7, 2026 at 12:42 The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is seeking witnesses of a motor vehicle collision which took place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a collision between a blue SUV and a black pickup truck at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Carmen’s Way. No serious physical injuries were ...

Le 6 janvier 2026 Paris (France) Les membres de la Coalition des volontaires, l’Ukraine et les États-Unis se sont réunis aujourd’hui à Paris. Nous avons tous insisté sur notre engagement à l’égard d’une paix juste et durable en Ukraine, en accord avec les principes de la Charte des Nations Unies, et salué les progrès accomplis, notamment dans le cadre des ...