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On Monday, August 31, 2026, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person pacing outside a residence on Highway 557 in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 9:15 p.m., police attended the residence and located the individual standing in the driveway. Officers planned to provide the individual with a courtesy ...

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m., members of the East Algoma detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person complaint in the area of Provencher Lane and Hudson Street in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined the suspicious person was following five youths in a vehicle and attempting to strike them with ...

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 3:00 p.m., police observed a red vehicle travelling westbound without a front licence plate attached and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was subsequently found to be operating a ...

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) does not support the purchase of 320 acres of private land west of Iron Bridge by the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community (HSRMC), a regional body of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). The property, the subject of a recent HSRMC announcement, runs along the Mississagi River, within the Robinson Huron Treaty territory. RHW’s concern is with ...

The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged five drivers with a total of 19 impaired-related offences this summer. All incidents occurred north of the city, in the evening and early morning hours. On July 2, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP received a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen, regarding a possible ...

This fall, thousands of participants in 30 communities across Ontario will come together at the Kidney Walk, united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of Canadians affected by kidney disease. Whether walking in support of a loved one living with kidney disease, celebrating a transplant, honouring the memory of a loved one, or connecting with others going through ...

The Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community has purchased a 320-acre property near Iron Bridge, marking an important investment in the future of the Métis community and environmental stewardship across the region. Regional leadership announced the purchase earlier during a community barbecue held at the property. The property runs along the Mississagi River and includes more than two kilometres of private roadway ...

Two individuals from Southern Ontario have been fined a total of $4,040 for multiple offences under the Ontario Fishery Regulations: Chunyang Liu of Scarborough pleaded guilty to catching and retaining walleye from the Black Sturgeon River during the closed season. He was fined $1,050 and ordered to permanently forfeit the walleye and his fishing equipment. Mifeng Li of East Gwillimbury ...

An individual from Northeastern Ontario has been fined $5,000 for the following moose hunting violations: Marc Jodouin of Mattawa pleaded guilty to hunting big game without a licence. He was fined $5,000 and received a one-year hunting suspension. The Ontario Court of Justice heard that on October 25, 2024, conservation officers investigated a bull moose carcass hanging at a camp ...

Ontario is standing up for its workers, businesses and communities as President Trump continues to escalate his unjustified tariffs. With a $30 billion tariff relief and support plan, Ontario’s PC government is helping businesses manage rising costs, protecting good-paying jobs and strengthening our economy for the long term. We acted early because Ontario couldn’t afford to wait. Our plan is ...

NDP MPP and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry, Guy Bourgouin, (Mushkegowuk—James Bay) released this statement (August 26th, 2026) following the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States of America on Ontario’s forestry sector: “The additional tariff support announced by the province is welcome news for Ontario businesses and for parts of our forestry sector facing tremendous ...

Aug 29, 2026 at 18:07 The reinforcement of police personnel within the Constance Lake First Nation comes to an end (4:27 p.m.). The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service thank the public for its cooperation. OPP is advising the public of a heavy police presence in Constance Lake First Nation. OPP officers and Nishnawbe Aski Police ...

28 août 2026 – Nipigon (Ontario) Après près de quatre décennies d’efforts de restauration, l’honorable Julie Dabrusin, ministre de l’Environnement, du Changement climatique et de la Nature et ministre responsable de l’Agence de l’eau du Canada, aux côtés de l’honorable Patty Hajdu, ministre de l’Emploi et des Familles et ministre responsable de l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord ...

August 28, 2026 – Nipigon, Ontario After nearly four decades of restoration efforts, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, alongside the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced that Nipigon Bay is no ...

August 28, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross’ 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal in support of wildfires disaster relief and recovery efforts in British Columbia (B.C.). The federal government ...