Thursday, November 27th, at Queen’s Park, I was joined by the Ontario Lyme Alliance and their national and regional counterparts to bring attention — and to deliver a call to action — on a serious public health policy matter. The issue is the alarming increase in Lyme disease. As [Read more]
November, no matter the weather, is a busy time of year for many clubs and groups. Fundraising comes with much volunteering of time and goods of all sorts. Bake sales, teas and brunches, bazaars and other get-togethers have many people doing many extra things with their time and energy. And the [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – October 16, 2014 at approximately 11:05 am a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment observed a vehicle travelling Northbound on Highway 129 in the Daoust Township at a slower rate of speed than the posted limit. The vehicle was stopped and as a result [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On the 1 November 2014, at approximately 2:43 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were on general patrol on Mackey Street when they observed a red Chevrolet Sonic automobile disobey the stop sign at the intersection of Broadway Ave and [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Wawa residents were able to check in and watch as the votes rolled in yesterday as polls were updated as counted on the Municipality’s website. It seems the alleged scandals and politically focused facebook groups of the past 4 years may have taken their toll on the [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased to hear that the Province will operate Ivanhoe Lake, Fushimi Lake and René Brunelle for the 2015 camping season. “A great deal of hard work and dedication from community leaders and local residents were the driving forces [Read more]
FROM: SSM & Algoma Crime Stoppers SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – There have been numerous thefts in downtown Sault Ste. Marie in the past few months. Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service need your help to solve these crimes. One of the many incidents occurred at Wal-Mart on [Read more]
MOOSONEE, ON – The Moosonee Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the James Bay Crime Unit, under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch Detective Inspector Martin Graham, have concluded their investigation into the death of Angel MATTHEWS (27 years) of Moosonee. Ms. MATTHEWS’ death [Read more]
Moose gun hunting season is under way in Algoma District. Hunters should know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions. Hunting Rules and Hunting Safety: All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing (a minimum of 400 square inches or 2,580 square centimetres above the [Read more]
SAULT STE.MARIE, ON – Spreading the warmth – that’s the goal of the 19th Annual CTV Coats for Kids Campaign with the help of community supporters and students from St. Basil Secondary School and St. Mary’s College. An annual sponsored program for the past 19 years, Coats for Kids [Read more]
KASHECHEWAN, ON – While on routine patrol on October 13, 2014, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service members of the Kashechewan Detachment charged a man and woman under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Police seized an approximate street value of twenty-two thousand ($22,000.00) [Read more]
CLICK HERE to read the Commissioner’s Inquiry Report (will open in new window/tab) “I’d like to thank Commissioner Bélanger, and those who worked on the commission for their hard work and dedication. “Commissioner Bélanger’s thoughtful and exhaustive report on the [Read more]
MOOSONEE, ON – The Moosonee Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the James Bay Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch Detective Inspector Martin Graham, are currently investigating the death of a female. Members of the Moosonee OPP Detachment and Moosonee [Read more]
Today New Democrats announced they would call for a referendum to approve sale of public assets in the upcoming legislative session. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath put the Liberals on notice that any sale of OLG, LCBO, Hydro One or OPG will have to be put to a referendum. We believe our public assets [Read more]
Upon the completion of the Commission of Inquiry (Click to view reports) into the collapse of the Algo Mall I would like to join many others who are offering their thanks and gratitude to Commissioner Bélanger and the members of his team who have worked so hard to present a thorough report. I [Read more]
