READY, SET, WEAR IT! – YOUR LIFEJACKET WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE THIS SPRING! The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to take this opportunity to join with the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) to encourage everyone to think boating safety this spring. As tens of thousands of [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada plans to conduct a 1-hectare experimental fire in Pukaskwa National Park’s Hattie Cove area on Monday, May 14th, weather permitting. The Hattie Cove Prescribed Fire has been carefully planned and will not proceed unless weather, fire behaviour, and public safety [Read more]
KEEP YOUR THUMBS ON THE WHEEL Canada Road Safety Week runs from 14 – 21May 2012. During this time the OPP remind drivers to keep their minds at the task at hand. Aggressive Driving, non compliance of seatbelts, impaired driving and distracted driving are driver actions that will be targeted [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Tuesday, May 01st 2012 at approximately 7:25 pm, Thunder Bay OPP responded to a fail to remain collision that occurred on Highway 527. The complainant advised that a black Dodge truck crossed the centre line striking the driver’s side mirror. In the meantime, the OPP [Read more]
With May here we all tend to say goodbye to winter and welcome summer and the activities that come with those warm sunny days. Activities may include boating, riding our quads, bicycles, roller blades, swimming and a variety of water sports. No matter what the activity take time to ensure you are [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Monday April 30 2012 at approximately 6:25 p.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11, Township of Greenstone. A 2011 Dodge pick up truck involved in a wide load escort left the roadway. While receiving assistance [Read more]
ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY HARM WAWA, ON – April 20th, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to an assault complaint during the early hours. Investigation led to the arrest of 24 year old Katie MATTAINI of Wawa. Due to the severity of the injuries suffered by [Read more]
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP commemorates workers injured or killed on the job OTTAWA, ON – Bruce Hyer, MP for Thunder Bay–Superior North, is recognizing workers injured or killed on the job this International Day of Mourning, coming up on Saturday. The MP is calling for a renewed [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – April 18th, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East White River Detachment were advised by a local complainant of a possible telephone scam. The complainant reported that a male caller had contacted them advising they had just won 1.8 million dollars. In order [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police advise travellers that Highway 17 between marathon and Nipigon is closed until road surface conditions improve. East bound Highway 17 is being re-routed north on Highway 11 at Nipigon. It is unknown when the road advisory will end. Always use [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Highway 17 near Schreiber is closed at Cavers Hill near Schreiber until road surface conditions improve. Eastbound Highway 17 is being re-routed north on Highway 11 at Nipigon. Police estimate the road closure will continue for approximately 2hrs but please check back for [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: Location: Hwy #17 between Nipigon and Schreiber has been fully reopened. All of Hwy #17 is now open. [Read more]
from EcoStrategy HSMI – salmon heart disease SOINTULA, BC – Test results report 44 out of 45 farm salmon purchased from several Vancouver Superstore and T&T markets on February 4th and 28th, 2012 tested positive for a newly identified Norwegian virus. The seafood departments at [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Thunder Bay OPP and the North West Region Highway Safety Division will be looking for driver’s and occupants who are not buckled up during the provincial seatbelt campaign that runs from April 14th – 22nd 2012. Throughout the campaign, Officers will be conducting [Read more]
McGuinty Government Committed To Public Safety Minister of Natural Resources, Michael Gravelle, toured the Northwest Region Forest Fighting Management Centre in Dryden today to review plans for the season. Ontario FireRangers are ready as April marks the official start of forest fire season in the [Read more]
