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Le 25 mai 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Mark Carney s’est entretenu avec le président d’Israël, Isaac Herzog. Le premier ministre a réaffirmé que le traitement scandaleux infligé aux civils, y compris à des citoyens canadiens, à bord de la flottille en route vers Gaza était inacceptable, et il a appelé à la tenue d’une enquête indépendante. Il ...

May 25, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog. The Prime Minister reiterated that the appalling treatment of civilians, including Canadian citizens, aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla was unacceptable, and he called for an independent investigation. He strongly condemned comments made by Israel’s Minister of Public Security, Itamar Ben‑Gvir, and emphasised that ...

A section of Highway 17 at the Highway 11 intersection in Shabaqua was closed for several hours following a serious two-vehicle collision. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Shabaqua Detachment responded to the collision involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 11:19 a.m. EST. As a result of the collision, Highway ...

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council congratulates Sandy Lake First Nation member Teri Fiddler for being one of the first-ever recipients of an Honorary Doctor of Medicine from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation we extend our heartfelt congratulates to our dear friend for being recognized for her outstanding contributions to Indigenous ...

A drug trafficking investigation in the Town of Manitouwadge has concluded resulting in two individuals facing drug trafficking and weapons charges and illicit substances being removed from our streets. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, members of the Manitouwadge Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Manitouwadge, with assistance of CSCU members from Thunder Bay, ...

Academics, environmental lawyers and civil society organizations are raising the alarm over a federal proposal to reduce independent scrutiny of nuclear and uranium projects. A May 8th Discussion Paper proposes major rollbacks in project reviews under the Impact Assessment Act. The proposal would hit nuclear projects particularly hard, handing the assessment process over to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). ...

Le 22 mai 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) « Déclaration des dirigeants du Canada, de l’Allemagne, de l’Australie, de la France, de l’Italie, de la Nouvelle-Zélande et du Royaume-Uni sur la situation en Cisjordanie. Au cours des derniers mois, la situation en Cisjordanie s’est considérablement détériorée. La violence exercée par les habitants des colonies atteint des niveaux sans précédent. Les politiques et ...

May 22, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario “Statement by the leaders of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the United Kingdom on the situation in the West Bank. Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli government, including a further entrenchment ...

An investigation by members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), has resulted in charges being laid against one person. On May 18, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP conducted a traffic stop within the Town of Nipigon. As a result of the investigation, ...

Shirtless individual arrested after attempting to enter homes and assaulting youth. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple complaints of a shirtless individual attempting to enter homes on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Nation. At approximately 8:30 a.m., ...

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Nation. Prior to police arrival, the suspect vehicle had left the area. Police later received an updated location ...

May 19, 2026 Saint‑Michel‑des‑Saints, Québec In an increasingly divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy – an economy built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and workers. To that end, Canada’s new government launched the Major Projects Office (MPO) last year to get ...

First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory will gather in Manitowaning for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering, May 19–21, 2026, a three-day event focused on treaty relationships, cultural revitalization, and the return of sacred historical items to our traditional territories. A central part of the gathering will be the ceremonial “bringing ...

Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to celebrate all things literary this weekend (May 22/23) at LitFest 2026 along with award-winning author Waubgeshig Rice! “NOWW is thrilled to be running our 28th LitFest,” says NOWW president Alex Marino. “With Waubgeshig Rice as our keynote speaker, our 3rd Book Fair/Literary Market, 3 wriVng workshops, a public reading, and our Literary ...

As interest in data centers continues to grow across the Great Lakes region, questions about water use, review standards, the role of the Great Lakes Compact, and the importance of its terms continue to shape public discussion. Join this free webinar for a practical, nonpartisan conversation about data center developers’ perspectives, stakeholder concerns, the challenges States face, and the relevance of ...