‘Regional’ Information
Written by Superior East OPP on 21 January 2019
WHITE RIVER, ON – On January 19, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a motor vehicle on Highway 631 that was related to a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) theft in Longlac, Ontario. The suspect vehicle fled [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 17 January 2019
HORNEPAYNE, ON – On Sunday, January 13, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pickup truck in the ditch on Highway 631 near Hornepayne, Ontario. Upon arrival at the scene, officers were [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 17 January 2019
QUEEN’S PARK, ON — Sol Mamakwa, Ontario NDP critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, released the following statement: “Too many First Nations know the heartbreak felt by Brody Meekis’ family, who lost their beloved boy to a strep infection — an entirely preventable [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 17 January 2019
-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE SUSPICIOUS DEATH THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a death where foul play is suspected. On January 13, 2019, police received information that a body was located on the shoulder of Highway 527 just north [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 15 January 2019
Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Chucky, Pinhead, Jigsaw and Norman Bates- some of the most notable classic horror icons. These demented characters have sent chills down the spine of movie watchers for decades. But no character is seemingly as feared as Michael Myers. The mask wearing, knife [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 09 January 2019
GERALDTON, ON – On January 7, 2019, members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a weapons call on Highway 584, north of Geraldton, Ontario. Police received a 911 call from a member of the public reporting that a male sitting in a vehicle on the side of [Read more]
Written by Kerry Funeral Home Ltd. on 09 January 2019
André “Pepsi” DESBIENS passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Chapleau Health Centre on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Beloved son of the late Julie and Adelard Desbiens. He is predeceased by his 12 brothers and sisters and leaves behind his niece [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 08 January 2019
WHITE RIVER, ON – Saturday December 29, 2018, at approximately 12:40 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachment performed a traffic stop on Highway 17 in White River Township. While speaking to the driver, an odour of cannabis was detected emanating from [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 08 January 2019
WAWA, ON – The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind vehicle owners to lock their unattended vehicles at all times, even in your own driveways. It only takes a few seconds for a theft to occur. The “would-be” thieves are looking [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 08 January 2019
MARATHON, ON – Friday December 28, 2018, at approximately 10:55pm, members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Anishinabek Police Service (APS) detachments responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC), on Highway 627, in the Biigtgong Nishnaabeg , Heron Bay North [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 04 January 2019
THUNDER BAY, ON – Writers may have less time to perfect their work this year, but a tighter deadline is not the only motivation to get writing for Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop’s writing contest. The 21stAnnual NOWW Writing Contest officially opens Jan. 1 and this year once [Read more]
Written by Kerry Funeral Home Ltd. on 03 January 2019
(French text below, please scroll down) Jean-François Meloche passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 27th, 2018 at the age of 28 years. Beloved son of Jean Meloche and Monique Kryszewski. A loving big brother of Stéphanie (Olivier). Dear grandson of Stéphanie Kryszewski (late [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 31 December 2018
Here’s hoping that everyone had a safe an enjoyable holiday season! 2019 has arrived and we hope that it’s filled with great things to come. Here at Crossover, we are excited about the hot new releases that are set to come out over the next few months. This week, five new titles hit our [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 22 December 2018
WAWA, ON – On Wednesday December 19, 2018, members of the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), executed a search warrant at a residence on Regina Crescent in Wawa, [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 18 December 2018
This will be the final edition of the Crossover Insider until the New Year, so I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Thank you for your continued readership. On the new movie front, it is a busy week with a total of nine new releases including several [Read more]