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Dr. Harry Mikael Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Sudbury Office, announced today that an inquest will be held into the death of Jordan Paim. Mr. Paim, 30, died on July 20, 2021, while in custody at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre in Sault Ste Marie. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act. The ...

On May 8, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services and Goulais Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 and Anglican Church Road in Fenwick Township. Investigation determined the grey car failed to negotiate a right-hand-turn, went through a wooden guardrail, landing on the ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issues multiple public safety (policing) emergency alerts each year on behalf of police services across the province. During Emergency Preparedness Week, taking place May 5 to 11, the OPP is reminding the public of the steps they can take to secure their safety if they are faced with a significant threat to their safety. The ...

One individual is facing multiple charges after a drug trafficking investigation in Schreiber. Members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Schreiber, and Nipigon OPP Detachments, Northwest Region Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Unit (POIB) and the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Intelligence Unit conducted a three-month investigation dubbed “Project Plateau”. ...

A person was charged after police attended Warsaw Place with Algoma Paramedic Services. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a Warsaw Place apartment complex in relation to an impaired driver.  The complainants reported a male in a grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) had fallen after exiting his vehicle ...

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of Ontario is hosting Exercise Heatwave, a large-scale simulated exercise which will reinforce provincial procedures and response to heat-related emergencies. “Exercise Heatwave is a valuable opportunity to practise and plan for our response to potential extreme heat emergencies,” said Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Emergency Management. ...

Près de 2 millions d’aîné·es bénéficieront du régime de soins dentaires du NPD. Les aîné·es canadiens n’auront plus à éviter d’aller chez le dentiste parce que ça coûte trop cher. Alors que Pierre Poilievre fait campagne sur la suppression des soins dentaires, les néo-démocrates sont déterminés à obtenir des résultats qui amélioreront considérablement la vie des Canadiennes et Canadiens. « Je suis ...

Nearly 2 million seniors can benefit from the NDP’s dental care plan. Canadian seniors won’t have to avoid going to the dentist because it is too expensive. While Pierre Poilievre is campaigning on removing dental care, New Democrats are steadfast in their commitment to deliver results that will significantly improve the lives of Canadians. “I’m proud that New Democrats have ...

Effective May 3, 2024, 3A, 3B and 3C Inpatient Units at Sault Area Hospital (SAH) have implemented visitor restrictions due to an outbreak of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) and the heightened risk of infection for our patients. Visiting guidelines: Visiting hours will be between 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. daily (exceptions may be made) There will be one visitor or one ...

On April 28, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake in relation to a prior theft incident. On April 27, police were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a male was caught on security video stealing numerous items and ...

On May 1, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a disturbance call near Algoma Street West in Thessalon. At approximately 6:00 p.m. police were called to an intoxicated male swimming in the Thessalon River wearing only a camouflage lifejacket and underwear. The intoxicated male refused to exit the extremely cold water and ...

In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day this year, The Kensington Conservancy is again collaborating with Parks Canada to provide special access to Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site so that birders can experience the wonders of spring bird migration. Fort St. Joseph, which is also home to the St. Joseph Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary, is well known as a ...

May 1, 2024 at 14:11 The 70th Reunion for Michipicoten High School scheduled for July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 is now facing cancellation due to a lack of registered participants. With the deadline looming, May 15th, there is now an urgent request for all those wishing to attend to register before the deadline. Many have professed their intention to ...

NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins – James Bay) is calling on the Liberals to explain their cuts in homeless funding for Northern Ontario. Angus delivered a statement in Parliament asking why the government is telling municipalities to get set for dramatic cuts in the Reaching Home program. At the same time, Budget 2024 is bragging about more investments for homelessness. ...

Le député néo-démocrate Charlie Angus (Timmins–Baie James) demande aux libéraux de s’expliquer au sujet de leurs coupes sombres dans le financement de la lutte contre l’itinérance dans le Nord de l’Ontario. M. Angus a fait une déclaration au Parlement pour demander pourquoi le gouvernement dit aux municipalités de se préparer à des coupes sombres dans le programme Vers un chez-soi. En même temps, ...