HIGH VOLUME OF WATER RESULTS IN HIGHWAY CLOSURES WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Detachment advise that Highway 17 between Wawa and White River is currently closed. The highway has been closed as a result of high levels of water over the roadway near Catfish. OPP [Read more]
The Canada Safety Council’s National Senior Safety Week is November 6 – 12. Many older Canadians are on multiple medications to treat a wide spectrum of ailments and improve quality of life. But without taking proper precautions, these life-saving and life-improving drugs can cause [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Le 10 octobre, la station des pompiers de Manitouwadge était très occupé pendant la soirée portes-ouvertes annuel pour la promotion de la Semaine de prévention des incendies. Durant la soirée, les participants ont apprécié du gâteau et des rafraîchissements, des [Read more]
Environment Canada: The ideal new operator of Experimental Lakes Area OTTAWA, ON – Fisheries & Oceans Canada maintains that research at the world-class Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) is no longer aligned with the department’s core mandate after changes to the Fisheries Act in Budget [Read more]
Heartbreaking headlines from across the country are highlighting a rash of premature deaths because of unintended incidents involving firearms this fall hunting season. Two deaths in Ontario, one in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan this month are drawing attention to the vital need for training and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, October 10th the Manitouwadge Fire Department held their annual Open House in recognition of Ontario Fire Safety Week for. This year’s theme for Fire Safety Week was “Two ways out” was repeated on bags, notepads, keychains and a plethora of [Read more]
NIPIGON OPP SEARCH FOR SUSPECT ENDS WITH ARREST – Update 3 NIPIGON, ON – October 16th, 2012 at approximately 12:50 p.m. information was received by the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from an alert citizen reporting a suspicious person on Nipigon Bay Road, Township of [Read more]
FORT FRANCES, ON – Officers of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing their investigation into a stolen vehicle today. Police are searching for a white male, between 30 and 40 years of age, with dark curly hair. He is being sought by police for [Read more]
Photography by Jan Latham Information courtesy Maryann Darling MARATHON, ON– October 4th, a group of more than 30 people from Marathon and neighbouring communities participated, for the 5th consecutive year, in the Native Women’s Association of Canada’s 7th Annual, SISTERS IN [Read more]
WINTER CONDITIONS BLASTING NORTH WEST REGION HIGHWAYS HWY 17 NORTHSHORE, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that winter weather conditions are impacting local highways within the North West Region. In particular, Highway 17 from Terrace Bay east to White [Read more]
From the Editor: PLEASE NOTE, I make no claims about being an expert about this situation (and strongly suggest contacting local law enforcement with any questions or if looking for advice about teaching your kids to stay safe… Nonetheless, here are some things I have learned in child safety [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is inviting Canadians to participate in their annual October 4th Sisters In Spirit Vigils, which are taking place across the country and abroad. For the past seven (7) years, the NWAC has designated October 4th as a day to [Read more]
WANTED MALE FROM NOVA SCOTIA – UPDATE FORT FRANCES, ON – September 30, 2012, members of the OPP Greenstone Detachment responded to a call of a male in distress on Lukinto Lake Road in the Geraldton area. Subsequent to this initial investigation, OPP arrested David James LEBLANC, age [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind residents of communities throughout Northwestern Ontario to remain vigilant regarding ensuring their personal safety. As documented in the media, OPP are supporting an investigation by the RCMP into a possible unlawful [Read more]
