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Yellow Warning – Rainfall (Montreal River – Searchmont)

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 ...

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Deep flaws noted as Federal Impact Assessment for NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository Project begins

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 ...

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I-500 International Snowmobile Race Returns

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 ...

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Two die in Two-Vehicle collision on Hwy 144

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 ...

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NDP & Liberals Respond as Court rules Ford must turn over personal phone records

“Ontarians deserve the truth”: Stiles responds as court rules Ford must turn over personal phone records Marit Stiles, Leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition, has issued the following statement, after an Ontario court ruled that Premier Doug Ford must turn over his personal phone records in compliance with numerous freedom of information requests: “This goes back to the beginning of the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two arrested in multiple Break & Enters

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people and recovered stolen property from multiple Break & Enters (B & E’s). On December 27, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie OPP was conducting proactive patrols and located an encampment with a large amount of stolen property in a bush area near the intersection of Highway 556 and Highway 129.  These members were ...

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East Algoma OPP – Impaired Driver after trying to avoid RIDE Check

On January 4, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Scott Road. At approximately 11:40 p.m. police were conducting a Reduced Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) check when a vehicle turned down another street, attempting to avoid police interaction. Police followed the older model green mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and conducted ...

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Nipigon OPP – Impaired Driver Travelling 157 in a 90 charged

On January 3, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple reports of a vehicle driving aggressively at high speed on Highway 17. The vehicle was located and confirmed by RADAR to be travelling at 157 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Further investigation determined the driver was ...

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East Algoma OPP – ATV Driver charged after trying to evade police

A person was charged after police stopped an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at Highway 17 and Highway 129. On January 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an approaching ATV that attempted to avoid police. A traffic stop was conducted, the operator was arrested and charged, and the ATV was towed and impounded. Shawn TURCOTTE, ...

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PM Carney participera à des négociations de paix pour l’Ukraine en France

Le 2 janvier 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) Le Canada collabore avec ses partenaires internationaux afin d’assurer une paix juste et durable en Ukraine. À cette fin, le premier ministre Mark Carney a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il se rendra à Paris, en France, les 5 et 6 janvier 2026, afin de rencontrer les autres dirigeants de la Coalition des volontaires. Ensemble, ils intensifieront leurs ...

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PM Carney to participate in peace negotiations for Ukraine in France

January 2, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Canada is working with international partners to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced that he will travel to Paris, France, from January 5 to 6, 2026, to meet with fellow leaders of the Coalition of the Willing. Together, they will accelerate efforts toward ...

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