Do you want to gain experience and make a difference in Northern Ontario? For the sixth year in a row, Northern Policy Institute is looking for students to join our team this summer. Experience North, Northern Policy Institute’s summer placement program, builds capacity through experience as [Read more]
WAWA, ON – During the month of November, 2018, the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to approximately 507 calls for service. Some of those calls included the following: 4 violence related incidents 16 property related occurrences 5 drug related [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On December 13, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a sport utility vehicle (SUV) driving aggressively within the town of Wawa, Ontario. Police stopped the SUV on Second Avenue and spoke to the male driver. And [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – On Monday December 10, 2018, at approximately 5:00 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 15km south of White River, Ontario. After leaving the roadway and [Read more]
HORNEPAYNE, ON – On Friday December 7, 2018 at approximately 5:00 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Hornepayne) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Fourth Avenue in Hornepayne, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, a male (23) of Hornepayne, [Read more]
There are a few Hollywood actors and actresses who command the screen. Regardless of the role, or the supporting cast, they also steal the show and are therefore fan favorites. One such actor is Denzel Washington. The 63 year old, 2 time Oscar winner is best known for playing “the good guy” in [Read more]
The high cost of healthy eating is an ongoing concern for many families and individuals in Ontario’s northern communities. It often leads to food insecurity, a situation in which people are unable to obtain a nutritious and culturally appropriate diet due to financial restrictions and other [Read more]
Sharon MARTIN passed away suddenly at the Chapleau Health Centre on Sunday November 25, 2018 at the age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Martin. Loving mother of Keith (Heather), Glenn and Lee (Doug). Loving grandmother of Mariah (Lance) and Bryce Clement. Daughter of the late Pearl [Read more]
GREEENSTONE, ON – On the 3rd of December, 2018, at 01:52 am the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stabbing on the First Nation Territory of Long Lake 58. Police attended a residence to find a male party with multiple stab wounds to his hands [Read more]
Jeannine SWANSON passed away peacefully at the Chapleau Health Services on Sunday December 2, 2018 at the age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving step-mother of Donald (Anita). Proud grandmother of Kirsten and Devin. Daughter of the late Albert & Julie Longchamps. Dear sister of [Read more]
LONGLAC, ON – On November 29, 2018, members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with officers from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Community Street Crime Unit and the North West Region Emergency Response Team executed a Controlled Drugs and [Read more]
Way back in 1996, moviegoers were introduced to special agent Ethan Hunt who was framed for the murder of his team during an assignment gone wrong in Prague. Mission Impossible became an immediate smash hit for star Tom Cruise, leading to a bushel of sequels spanning three decades. This week the [Read more]
MANITOWADGE, ON – On December 2, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m. an officer of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitouwadge detachment was on patrol when he observed a motorized snow machine (MSV) driving on a roadway in Manitouwadge. The MSV was travelling in the center of the roadway and [Read more]
GERALDTON, ON – On Saturday, December 1, 2018, officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in conjunction with the Superior North Emergency Medical Service hosted their annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event in Geraldton and Longlac, Ontario. The [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Santa Claus brought great weather along to his annual parade in the Township of Manitouwadge Saturday evening (Dec.1.2018). An abundance of creativity was on display throughout the floats and costumes which followed a route which began and ended at the Recreation Centre [Read more]
