On May 13th, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment utilizing a RaDAR speed measuring device, located a white Honda CRV, on Highway 11-17, travelling 159 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone. A 51-year-old from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed. The ...
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Nipigon OPP – Saskatchewan Driver charged with Stunting
On May 13th, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment utilizing a RaDAR speed measuring device, located a white Honda CRV, on Highway 11-17, travelling 159 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone. A 51-year-old from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed. The ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Driver charged with Stunting in Terrace Bay
On May 12th, 2026, at approximately 12:26 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment utilizing a RaDAR speed measuring device, located a white Freightliner Cascadia commercial motor vehicle in Terrace Bay, travelling 100 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone. A 30-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive ...
Read More »Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation Seeking New Board Members
The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in serving on its volunteer Board of Directors. As a community-based, non-profit organization, AWIC supports workforce development initiatives that strengthen the economic and social well-being of communities across the Algoma District. Through research, partnerships, and community engagement, AWIC helps address workforce challenges and supports local ...
Read More »FONOM Conference Opens in Timmins
Municipal leaders, provincial representatives, industry partners, and decision-makers from across Northeastern Ontario are gathering in Timmins this week as the 2026 Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference officially gets underway today. Hosted by the City of Timmins, the conference runs from Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13, under the theme “Connecting Communities, Driving Growth.” The focus reflects the ...
Read More »Northern Leaders and Industry Call for Coordinated Investment in Highways 11 and 17
Municipal leaders and industry partners are joining forces to call on the provincial and federal governments to accelerate investment in Highways 11 and 17, recognizing the corridor as essential to public safety, economic stability, and national connectivity. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the Ontario Trucking Association have announced a strengthened partnership to advance ...
Read More »École Saint Nom de Jésus students release original song
During Catholic Education Week, held from May 3 to 8, students from Kindergarten to grade 8 at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) are proud to celebrate the release of the music video for their song “On va y arriver” (“We’ll Make It”). This original song was created as part of the CBC Music Class Challenge 2026 presented by ...
Read More »PM Carney welcomes the largest order of commercial aircraft in Canadian history
May 6, 2026 Mirabel, Québec The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger economy with an ambitious plan to catalyse $1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years. In the past year, we have signed 20 new economic and defence partnerships, secured nearly ...
Read More »PM Carney salue la plus importante commande d’avions commerciaux de l’histoire du Canada
Le 6 mai 2026 Mirabel (Québec) Le monde évolue rapidement. En conséquence, le nouveau gouvernement du Canada se concentre sur ce qu’il peut contrôler. Nous bâtissons une économie plus forte au moyen d’un plan ambitieux visant à mobiliser au total 1 000 milliards de dollars en investissements au Canada au cours des cinq prochaines années. Au cours de la dernière ...
Read More »Spring Cleaning Made Meaningful: Donate to the Habitat ReStore
As spring cleaning season gets underway, Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area is encouraging residents to turn their decluttering into community impact by donating gently used items to the Habitat ReStore. Owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity, the ReStore provides an easy and meaningful way to support affordable homeownership locally. Items donated to the ReStore are ...
Read More »OPP Warns Public of Ongoing Phone Scam
The Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about a scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be OPP officers contacting members of the community by phone. In recent incidents, scammers have been calling individuals repeatedly and identifying themselves as police officers. The callers may request personal information, ask about ongoing investigations, or attempt to ...
Read More »PM Carney announces The King’s approval of Canada’s next Governor General
May 5, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that, on his recommendation, His Majesty King Charles III has approved the appointment of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the next Governor General of Canada. As Governor General, Ms. Arbour will be the representative of His Majesty The King in Canada. She will be Canada’s 31st Governor General since Confederation and ...
Read More »PM Carney annonce l’approbation par le Roi de la prochaine gouverneure générale du Canada
Le 5 mai 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Mark Carney a annoncé que, sur sa recommandation, Sa Majesté le roi Charles III a approuvé la nomination de l’honorable Louise Arbour comme prochaine gouverneure générale du Canada. Dans ses fonctions de gouverneure générale, Mme Arbour sera la représentante de Sa Majesté le Roi au Canada. Elle sera la 31e gouverneure générale du Canada ...
Read More »PM Carney on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People
May 5, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario “On the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People (MMIWG2S+), we honour the survivors and those we lost to the MMIWG2S+ crisis in Canada. We stand with their families and loved ones who have shown strength, solidarity, and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss and grief. This ...
Read More »PM Carney à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de sensibilisation aux femmes, aux filles et aux personnes 2ELGBTQI+ autochtones disparues et assassinées
Le 5 mai 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) « À l’occasion de la Journée nationale de sensibilisation aux femmes, aux filles et aux personnes 2ELGBTQI+ autochtones disparues et assassinées (FFADA2E+), nous rendons hommage aux survivantes et aux personnes que nous avons perdues à cause de la crise des FFADA2E+ au Canada. Nous nous tenons aux côtés de leurs familles et de leurs proches, qui ont ...
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