NORTHERN ONTARIO – Environment Canada is warning of severe weather across much of our region today; scroll down for details of the alerts or warnings in communities throughout Northwestern and Northeastern Superior Region (including Manitouwadge, Greenstone and other communities inland). [Read more]
5:15 AM EST Wednesday 20 January 2021Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – Searchmont – Sault Ste. Marie Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected by Thursday morning. Lake enhanced snow will develop along the northern shore of Lake Superior this [Read more]
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON – On November 19, 2020 Provincial Constable (PC) Marc HOVINGH, a member of the Manitoulin Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), was killed in the line of duty during an investigation in Gore Bay. PC HOVINGH’s funeral will be taking place at [Read more]
For several years, Wawa’s Northern Lights Ford dealership has held “Scares Hunder“ Campaign to collect non-perishable food items for Wawa’s Food Bank. This year, this initiative had to adapt to current health restrictions. Through their dedication, Ms. Danette Mathias and Ms. Lonna Rilley, [Read more]
Défiler ci-dessous pour le texte français There’s little doubt the pandemic has stretched finances. From household budgets right up to the federal coffers, unexpected expenses have been thrust upon us. That doesn’t mean everyone is struggling through this health crisis, some are even [Read more]
{Français ci-dessous} Is it possible to maintain social distancing while teaching physical education to a group of students? No problem! Mr. Brandon Vachon-Case, physical education teacher at École Saint-Joseph School (Wawa), designs and teaches his lessons while integrating preventive measures [Read more]
(WHITE RIVER, ON) – On November 13, 2020, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check on Elgin Street in White River. Officers were conducting mandatory alcohol screening (MAS) [Read more]
(WHITE RIVER, ON) – On November 8, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault at a restaurant in White River. The investigation revealed that the two involved parties were engaged in a verbal [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On October 22, 2020, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to dispute on Mission Road in Wawa. The investigation revealed that the accused had breached one of their court ordered conditions. As a [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On October 23, 2020, at approximately 1:15 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute at a residence in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 57-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested and [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On October 23, 2020, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a trespass call at a motel on Mission Road in Wawa. Police were advised that motel staff had located an unpaid guest sleeping in one of [Read more]
VIDEO ABOVE: #OperationImpact Provincial Update (from OPP Facebook page, CLICK HERE to visit) WAWA, ON – Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in Operation Impact. The campaign focused on increasing public awareness [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – On October 14, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at [Read more]
Anyone who watched the American Presidential debate will recognize the importance of the moment that Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacism and white supremacists. To make it even more incredulous, the President then spoke directly to the far-right group, Proud Boys, telling them to, [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the [Read more]
