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Public's help requested by police in Elliot Lake

Public's help requested by police in Elliot Lake

OPP NEWS RELEASES ************************* Police require assistance in solving fail to remain ELLIOT LAKE, ON – On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, police were called to attend the rooftop of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake.
Man charged with assaulting police officer

Man charged with assaulting police officer

OPP NEWS RELEASES ************************* WHITE RIVER, ON - On April 30, 2010, Anishinabek Police Service (APS) in Pic-Mobert First Nations had occasion to arrest a 29-year-old male for breach of a release order and was subsequently escorted to Whi
First lightning forest fire confirmed

First lightning forest fire confirmed

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES ************************* Forest fire situation update - East Fire Region May 3, 2010 Two new fires were confirmed on May 2. Wawa 4 was 0.
Iggy realizes a childhood dream in Prince Twp

Iggy realizes a childhood dream in Prince Twp

Before making an important announcement in Prince Township, Canada's leader of the opposition took a few minutes today to ride in a fire truck.
Robert Raymond Schellekens facing nine charges

Robert Raymond Schellekens facing nine charges

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Male charged after trying to flee from police BLIND RIVER, ON - On Friday April 30, 2010. at 2 a.m., officers from the East Algoma OPP detachment stopped a vehicle on Boom Camp Road in Blind River.
Former Canadian Forces employee here charged with fraud

Former Canadian Forces employee here charged with fraud

NEWS RELEASE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE ************************* Former DND employee charged with fraud SAULT STE.
Lyn Redgrave: 1943-2010

Lyn Redgrave: 1943-2010

The actress who became a 1960s sensation as the freethinking title character of Georgy Girl has died at the age of 67. Lyn Redgrave passed away Sunday night at her Manhattan apartment. She had been treated for breast cancer in 2003.
Hail and high winds expected in some areas

Hail and high winds expected in some areas

Environment Canada has issued the following special weather statement for Chapleau - Gogama. The statement also applies to Greater Sudbury and vicinity, North Bay, West Nipissing, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Temagami, Timmins and Cochrane.

11:10 a.m. update - Hwy 17 lane closure at Garden River

OPP NEWS RELEASES ************************* Update - 11:10 a.m. Both lanes on Hwy 17 between Syrette Lake Road and Belleau Lake Road are now open. ************************* Initial advisory - 7:31 a.m.
Family and civil courts move to online forms

Family and civil courts move to online forms

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL ************************* Making the justice system easier and more accessible McGuinty government launches new tool to help court users Ontario is taking the next steps in its family justice reforms by provi