VIDEO from: MorvisionTube The icebreaker Samuel Risley in the Port of Thunder Bay breaking channels through the 2 foot thick ice. The arrival of the Canadian Coast Guard ship the Risley, signals the beginning of another shipping season for the port. MONTREAL, PQ – The Canadian Coast Guard, [Read more]
LANSDOWNE HOUSE, ON – Wednesday, January 13, 2015, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) in Neskantaga First Nation received a call to check up on a person. Upon police approach to the subject’s residence the police heard what they suspected was a gun shot. [Read more]
LANSDOWNE HOUSE, ON – Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in the First Nation community of Neskantaga, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) began an investigation into an incident of a barricaded person within a residence. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Nishnawbe-Aski Police [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind motorists to be careful about accidentally dialing 9-1-1 when they are travelling on the roadways in North West Region. Pocket dials usually occur when a cell phone accidentally dials 9-1-1 as a result of [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]
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]
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]
FROM: www.ElliotLakeInquiry.ca The Honourable Paul R. Bélanger, Commissioner of the Elliot Lake Inquiry, released his report today, October 15, 2014, in Elliot Lake, Ontario, the site of the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall. It was transmitted to the Attorney General, the Honourable Madeleine [Read more]
Male has been located KIRKLAND LAKE, ON – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) enlisted the public’s help in locating Daniel KIRKEY on August 26, 2014 . Since that notification, police would like to advise that he has been located and no longer poses a threat to public safety. [Read more]
“My thoughts are certainly with all residents of Longlac, Ginoogaming and Long Lake #58 First Nations who are currently experiencing a loss of gas pressure which has resulted in many hundreds of homes left without heat. Public safety is always our top priority. Certainly, our government is [Read more]
Among the defining issues of the Conservative’s time in government is the constant march toward self-regulation for industry. In the past Canada relied on strong public regulation and oversight to ensure risks are managed to protect the public. The move away from that time-tested method has [Read more]
Resolve to make safety a priority in 2014. Here are some practical suggestions to get you started: 1. I will drive sober. I will drive alert. Impairment has many faces – alcohol, drugs and fatigue are just a few examples. Learn how to recognize the signs of impairment and be willing to [Read more]
Ontario Government Confirms Lewis for Three-Year Term Chris D. Lewis has been reappointed as Commissioner and will continue to lead the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for the next three years. Lewis was originally appointed OPP Commissioner on August 1, 2010. He joined the OPP in 1978 and was [Read more]
Province-wide effort to reduce risks associated with leftover medications GREENSTONE, ON – Earlier this month, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Greenstone unveiled details of an important province-wide public safety initiative to encourage Ontario residents to dispose of old and unused [Read more]
New Ontario Government Regulating Health Care Options Ontario is making traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture services safer by ensuring that only regulated and qualified practitioners deliver these services. Starting April 1, 2013, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture practitioners [Read more]
