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On May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., police stopped a small grey 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Police located and seized approximately 259 grams of suspected cocaine with an approximate street value of $25,900. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested and charged. Scott Alex CUTHBERTSON, 55-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance ...

Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board, Jessica Bell; and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Catherine Fife, say the rise in bankruptcies and insolvencies across Ontario is another clear warning sign that people in this province are falling behind under Ford. “People are exhausted,” said Bell. “They’re cutting back where they need to, taking ...

The Superior East Chapleau detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently at the scene of a residential fire in Chapleau with the Chapleau Fire Department.   On May 14, 2026, at approximately 6:00 am, the Superior East OPP were called to assist Chapleau Fire Department with a residential fire on King Street.   One person was located inside ...

May 14, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The world is changing rapidly. The United States is upending global trade, wars are ongoing in Europe and the Middle East, artificial intelligence is scaling at speed, and climate change is intensifying. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building an affordable, competitive, and sustainable Canadian economy. Central to this ...

More than 100 people in human-powered pleasure craft (canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards) were among the 249 people who died in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-investigated marine incidents in the last 10 full years (2016-2025). Significantly contributing to the loss of life was the fact that 205 (83 per cent) of those who died were not (or not properly) wearing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...