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Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, issued the following statement: “Canada Post is a national institution, older than our country itself, that has been serving Canadians for more than 150 years. For generations, postal workers have connected communities in every corner of the country, providing an essential lifeline to hundreds of northern, Indigenous, and ...

Algoma District School Board (ADSB) senior staff shared a very positive update on opening enrolment numbers at the Board’s first Regular Meeting of the 2025–2026 school year, held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Superintendents Frank Palumbo and Joe Maurice reported that ADSB schools have welcomed 428 more students than originally projected in the March 2025 Director’s Report. This includes an ...

The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is pleased to announce that Jotham Dumesnil has been selected as the 2025 Ontario Conservation Officers Association – Officer of the Year.   Jotham is currently a Conservation Officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources Guelph Enforcement Unit. Jotham has been an active and respected member in the communities that he has served.   ...

Two individuals are facing numerous charges following a home invasion in Bruce Mines. On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:39 a.m., the East Algoma – Thessalon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a robbery at a residence on Government Road. Investigation revealed two individuals entered the victims’ home, assaulted them and pointed firearms at them. The accused ...

Group Health Centre (GHC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to expanding access to primary care: the graduation of Kylie Connolly, the first Nurse Practitioner to complete the Grow Your Own Nurse Practitioner (GYONP) Program. Launched in 2024 with support from the Ministry of Health, the GYONP Program was designed to address the local shortage of ...

Kap Paper reiterates its request for immediate federal action to stabilize Canada’s forestry supply chain-the backbone of the federal housing plan. The company urges the Government of Canada to work with Ontario and industry on practical, near-term steps to keep the integrated system of pulp and paper mills, by-product markets, and sawmills intact, while protecting 2,500 jobs in Northeastern Ontario. ...

Two men from Blind River are facing a number of charges after fleeing a R.I.D.E. check and driving a vehicle into a lake in Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg. Officers with the Anishinabek Police Service were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg on the evening of September 16, 2025 when a BMW entered the R.I.D.E. check. Officers identified the driver as being ...

As bears prepare for hibernation, sightings and encounters are increasing in both rural and urban areas across North West Region. Stay alert and stay Bear Wise with these tips to help reduce your risk: Make noise on trails to avoid surprising a bear Hike or travel in groups whenever possible Avoid food sources bears frequent, like berry patches, garbage sites, ...

On 10 September 2025 at approximately 11:30pm officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment, responded to reports of an aggressive bear in the Brompton Road area. The bear had reportedly charged at and growled at residents, causing concern for public safety. Despite efforts to deter the animal, it could not be safely scared away or relocated. Before taking ...

A Nipigon couple sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a bear entered their home late on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The incident occurred when the residents opened their back door to let their dog outside. A bear entered the home and attacked both individuals. The couple was able to retreat to a bedroom, where they barricaded themselves and called emergency services. Responding ...

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual after a concerning incident involving two local youths earlier this month. On September 12, 2025, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle following two youths in the town of Red Rock. The youths were located safely and transported home by OPP members. The suspect ...

On September 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop to check the sobriety of the driver.   Police observed signs of alcohol impairment and failed the approved screening device. The person was subsequently arrested and vehicle was towed and impounded. Donald (Don) JOHNSON, 61-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with: Operation while ...

On September 15, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an indecent act-related occurrence at a plaza on Hillside Drive. The complainant reported that a male was inside a small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) parked in the plaza facing the school, pleasuring and exposing himself. The witness also photographed the elderly male ...

East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays multiple charges including impaired operation. On Friday, September 12, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP were conducting patrol duties in the community of Mississauga First Nation when they observed a southbound side-by-side traveling at a high rate of speed on Village Road. Officers attempted a traffic stop; however, ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about fraudulent activity involving callers posing as OPP officers. In recent incidents, callers have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be an OPP officer. To appear credible, the caller provides a name and badge number and the phone number displayed on caller ID is spoofed to resemble the OPP non-emergency ...