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Northern Ontario OPP News Digest

Northern Ontario OPP News Digest

OPP SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WITH HWY 11 CORRIDOR BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATIONS (COCHRANE, ON)- On December 5, 17 and 19, 2013, the Smooth Rock Falls and Cochrane Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three separate residential break, enter
Personal support workers back on the job across Ontario

Personal support workers back on the job across Ontario

Personal support workers with Red Cross Partners are back on the job today, following a 2-week province-wide strike.
CAA poll finds in-car technologies a new safety concern for Canadian drivers

CAA poll finds in-car technologies a new safety concern for Canadian drivers

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired) - Voice-controlled in-vehicle technologies are emerging as a new threat on the roads for Canadian drivers, CAA research finds.
The Government of Canada Stands Up for Victims of Crime

The Government of Canada Stands Up for Victims of Crime

Working towards introducing the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec.
Canadian Delegation Visit Bangladesh to Observe Situation of Minorities

Canadian Delegation Visit Bangladesh to Observe Situation of Minorities

A Canadian delegation led by Rev. Majed El Shafie, President and Founder of One Free World International ('OFWI'), visited Bangladesh from December 16 to December 21, 2013. The delegation included two Honourable Canadian Members of Parliament: Mr.
Traffic Complaint Results in Charges - Temiskaming Shores

Traffic Complaint Results in Charges - Temiskaming Shores

(CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on December 21, 2013 at approximately 4:02 p.m.
OICS Girls' Basketball Team - Undefeated for 2nd Year in a row!

OICS Girls' Basketball Team - Undefeated for 2nd Year in a row!

It has been another successful season for the O’Gorman Intermediate Catholic School grade 8 girls’ basketball team. The girls finished the regular season undefeated for a second year in a row and captured two tournament titles.
Latest Update on Ontario's Response to the Ice Storm - Dec. 26

Latest Update on Ontario's Response to the Ice Storm - Dec. 26

Ontario is continuing to work around the clock to respond to the ice storm that is still affecting parts of the province.
Timmins Drivers Being Smart This Weekend

Timmins Drivers Being Smart This Weekend

This season, it appears drivers in Timmins are making smart choices with respect to impaired driving. On December 19, 2013 Timmins Police officers conducted a RIDE program, with approximately 240 vehicles stopped.
TEDC Developing an Agricultural Project - Food Crop Growing Trials

TEDC Developing an Agricultural Project - Food Crop Growing Trials

The TEDC, in collaboration with the Northeast Community Network (NeCN), are developing an agriculture project that would see food crop growing trials done over a 3-year period across the region.