‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by Superior East OPP on 10 September 2019
Two People Charged RABAZO TOWNSHIP, ON – On June 29, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of found human remains along Highway 17, south of the Michipicoten River Bridge, in Rabazo Township. The remains were subsequently [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 10 September 2019
They messed with the wrong guy’s dog! Back in 2014, we were introduced to the mysterious John Wick- a man hell-bent on getting revenge after a group of ruthless mobsters attacked his defenseless dog. Using a set of elite skills, Wick quickly plowed through the mobsters as if they were mere [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 09 September 2019
Search warrant results in stolen property being recovered GERALDTON, ON – The Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been dealing with a rash of property crimes in the town of Geraldton, ON over the past several months. Several reports of thefts from unlocked [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 09 September 2019
HORNEPAYNE, ON – On September 6, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 631 in Beaton Township, Ontario. At approximately 9:20 a.m., officers observed a northbound vehicle travelling at a high rate [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 09 September 2019
RE: PROVINCIAL CUT TO ADSAB SERVICES Dear Minister Elliott; The ongoing cuts to health care funding and social services in this province has gone beyond unacceptable. The government is looking at restructuring the Algoma District Administration Board, which would mean [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 06 September 2019
GERALDTON, ON – On September 3, 2019 at 9:18pm, members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Superior North Emergency Medical Service (SNEMS) received a report of an assault in the 500 block of Main Street in Geraldton, ON. The victim was approached [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 06 September 2019
LONGLAC, ON – On September 03, 2019, at 10:49pm, member of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a robbery that had occurred at a residence in Longlac, ON. Police received a 911 call advising that a male had approached a residence on Greenwood Street [Read more]
Written by Lakehead University on 05 September 2019
THUNDER BAY, ON – Are you experiencing memory loss? Have you received a diagnosis of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease? If so, then you and your care partner should register for the two-day Living Well With Dementia: Creating Dialogues of Hope conference. The conference will start [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 05 September 2019
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at approximately 3:00 pm officers with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 & 17 in the Municipality of Shuniah for a speeding violation. During the vehicle stop officers [Read more]
Written by Matawa First Nations on 05 September 2019
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Matawa Chiefs Council is proud to support Nibinamik First Nation’s “Journey to Our Homelands” event, and wish the Elders of PinnaeMootang Inninug safe travels as they canoe back to their birthplace. These Elders hope to inspire all Matawa First Nations to think [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 04 September 2019
SUPERIOR EAST, ON – Members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were active on local highways conducting traffic enforcement throughout this past weekend. As a result of patrols conducted between August 30 and September 2, 2019, 86 charges were issued [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 04 September 2019
RED PINE ISLAND – RAINY LAKE, ON – Shortly after 6:30 pm on September 1, 2019 members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a call for service at Red Pine Island on Rainy Lake. Officers were advised that the complainant believed [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 03 September 2019
Government of Canada investment enables local sawmill to expand its operations and reach new markets Nickel Belt- Greater Sudbury An important local employer will be undertaking a significant expansion and creating a number of well-paying jobs thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $ [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 03 September 2019
CHAPLEAU, ON – On September 1, 2019, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person in Chapleau, Ontario. Alain BERGERON, a 36-year-old male, was last seen walking on Cogen Road in [Read more]
Written by admin on 02 September 2019
WHITE RIVER, ON – Saturday, August 17th, 2019 White River residents took full advantage of the sunny, warm weather to come out and enjoy the annual Winnie-the-Pooh Parade. Visitors and tourists who were in town to enjoy the festival and parade were welcomed by local friends and families whole [Read more]