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Louisiana man fined $5K for over fishing

Ministry of Natural Resources Media Release A Louisiana man has been fined $5,000 for a fishing offence. Charles Ward of Monterey, Louisiana, pleaded guilty and was fined $5,000 for possessing an over-limit of fish.

Jan 13, 2017 1:42 PM Read more >

Eligible local students receive free tuition: Ontario

Government of Ontario Media Release Ontario is making college and university more affordable for students and families in Thunder Bay and across the province by making tuition free for over 150,000 students.

Jan 13, 2017 12:32 PM Read more >

Kenora OPP search for missing youth

OPP Media Release (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are looking to the public for assistance in locating a male youth.

Jan 13, 2017 10:34 AM Read more >

Suicides prompt NAN to call for emergency response

The suicides of two 12-year-old girls in Wapekeka First Nation has led NAN to request for a coordinated emergency response from federal and provincial health-care officials.

Jan 11, 2017 1:36 PM Read more >

TRAFFIC: Highway 17 re-opened

Weather conditions have forced the closure of a section of Highway 17 in northwestern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police have shut down the Trans-Canada Highway between Ignace and Dryden.

Jan 3, 2017 2:13 PM Read more >

Four-year-old Fort Hope boy struck and killed in collision

New Year's Day tragedy under investigation by Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and OPP.

Jan 3, 2017 12:24 PM Read more >

OPP release report on response preparedness for Aboriginal critical incidents

OPP Media Release OPP RELEASE REPORT ON POLICE PREPAREDNESS FOR RESPONDING TO ABORIGINAL CRITICAL INCIDENTS WITH THE FRAMEWORK Policy Directive Followed 2007 Ipperwash Inquiry (ORILLIA, ON) – For the first time since it was created, the Ontario

Dec 29, 2016 3:22 PM Read more >

Gold Mine completes restructruting

Rubicon Minerals Announces Completion of Restructuring Transaction and Details on Trading Resumption on the TSX

Dec 29, 2016 1:17 PM Read more >

OPP joins call for greater fentanyl awareness

OPP Media Release (ORILLIA, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is adding voices to the police and public health calls for extreme safety when it comes to handling or ingesting fentanyl.

Dec 28, 2016 10:36 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Winter storm warning remains

Heavy snowfall, ice pellets and freezing rain expected in winter storm.

Dec 25, 2016 10:32 AM Read more >