KAKABEKA FALLS, ON – Sunday, August 19, 140 Half Marathoners and 59 participants of the 8K road race were greeting with almost perfect running conditions. A light fog started to roll in just prior to the 7 am start time. The silence of the traffic-free, Trans-Canada Highway was broken by the [Read more]
This week I attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa where I joined municipal leaders and delegations from across Ontario including several from communities in Algoma-Manitoulin. The purpose of the AMO, which is comprised of almost all of Ontario’s [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment are currently investigating a mischief incident that occurred sometime between August 16 and August 17, 2018. Investigation has revealed that unknown person(s) damaged a business advertising sign along [Read more]
Northeast region Regional fire situation – August 21, 2018, 17:43 On the afternoon of August 21, there are 35 active forest fires across the Northeast. Of these, only 1 fire is not yet under control. The remaining 34 fires are either being held, under control or being observed. One new [Read more]
Multiple Victims Deceased – Highway Now Open CLICK HERE for original release, previous update & photo WAWA, ON – On Sunday August 19, 2018 at approximately 10:19 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a fatal motor vehicle [Read more]
In 2016, we were introduced to a foul-mouthed former special ops agent hell-bent on hunting down the evil scientist who left him badly disfigured. Based on the comic book of the same name, Deadpool (starring Canada’s own Ryan Reynolds) became a smash hit earning over 783 million dollars at the [Read more]
HEARST, ON – On August 10, 2018, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the James Bay Detachments (Hearst office) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a theft of gas in Beardmore, Ontario. The suspects were travelling east bound on Highway 11 towards the Town of Hearst in a [Read more]
August 20, 2018 10:32am From: @511ONNNortheast Cleared: Batchawana Bay/Wawa: #HWY17 both directions – #HWY101(E)/ Sec #HWY563, all lanes have reopened. #ONHwys __________________________________________ Highway 17 Closed Due to Fatal Collision WAWA, ON – On Sunday August 19, 2018 at [Read more]
Suspect Located and Arrested SCHRIEIBER, ON -On Saturday, August 18th, 2018, at approximately 12:00pm officers of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a theft of gas in Thunder Bay. The vehicle resembling the description in the theft of gas was later observed on Highway 17 [Read more]
Hello all, The Art Council has some fantastic music coming tonight to the Roberta Bondar stage in Sault Ste. Marie. Numerous performers including Crystal Shawanda at 6:30 p.m. and Mustang Heart at 9 p.m. Food and Beverages available. Our grafitti artist need you to come and vote for the [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON -On Saturday, August 18th, 2018, at approximately 12:00pm officers of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a theft of gas in Thunder Bay. The vehicle resembling the description in the theft of gas was later observed on Highway 17 near Schreiber. When the driver [Read more]
A few weeks ago, right after the Legislature was called to sit for a summer session following the June election, in my weekly column I wrote, “Fasten your seatbelts. We better hang on for a wild ride.” Admittedly it didn’t take a fortune teller to help me reach that conclusion. For [Read more]
The Government of Canada invests in waterfront development to help promote the North Shore region of Lake Superior TERRACE BAY, ON — The residents and businesses of Terrace Bay will benefit from an enhanced waterfront area thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $1.1 million. This FedNor [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – “It’s troubling just how far Doug Ford is willing to go to appease radical social conservatives and PC insiders. In only their first few weeks in office, the Ford government has moved quickly to drag Ontario backwards, wasting no time in meddling with ongoing [Read more]
MARATHON, ON -On Monday August 13, 2018, at approximately 5:00pm, members of the Marathon and Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC), on Highway 17, approximately 1km east of Highway 614. A westbound motor vehicle, a [Read more]
