THUNDER BAY, ON – This Monday (April 30), Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Safe Cycling Thunder Bay launched You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. The campaign features ordinary Thunder Bay cyclists that motorists may see every day on local streets and highways. Each cyclist has a story to share [Read more]
Copyright ownership of postal codes would harm small biz, NGOs, economy OTTAWA, ON – Bruce Hyer, MP (Thunder Bay-Superior North) is calling on the Harper Government to intervene in a Canada Post lawsuit in order to foster innovation and small business growth in Canada. In what could become a [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – May 3 2012 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. Officers located the suspect vehicle, a tanker fuel truck, on Highway 17 east of Terrace Bay in theTownship of Strey, and found that the [Read more]
WAWA, ON – May 3rd, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a domestic disturbance complaint. As a result of the investigation a 38 year old local male was arrested and charged with following offences; Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm Fail to [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]
BREAK AND ENTER WAWA, ON – April 27th, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised of a break and enter that had occurred overnight. A residence onSecond Avenue in Wawa was entered and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. OPP continue to [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – April 18th, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Chapleau Detachment were advised of a break and enter that had occurred at a residence on Elgin St. It is believed that the break in occurred sometime between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm that day. Items stolen from the residence [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]
Correction – Incorrect name Released MARATHON, ON – April 15, 2012 the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario released information on a recovered stolen vehicle and subsequent charges. Originally the name of the female accused that was released by the OPP was incorrect; accused of possession of [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]
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]
SCHREIBER IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of March 30 – April 1, 2012 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): Responded to 29 calls for service; Issued 48 Provincial Offence Notices; Investigated 2 motor vehicle collisions; Conducted 4 R.I.D.E. [Read more]
