OPP release 2015 Temiskaming holiday RIDE statsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have just released statistics collected from their Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program which began on November 23 and concluded January 2, 2016.In
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OPP investigating wind tower damage
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TORONTO – Police are investigating damage to a meteorological tower erected in the Lorrain Valley in conjunction with a proposed wind power development.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the damage occurred sometime between June and November 24, leaving the tower inoperable.Police are appealing to
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Good weather + early dark = difficulty seeing children on streets
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The weather wasß exceptionally pleasant this November, and even after the time change early in the month, there has been plenty of reason for kids to go outside to get some fresh air and activity.But in Englehart, that has translated into children
NL men face theft charges
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Two New Liskeard men face multiple charges after what police describe as many break-ins and thefts around the area.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they responded September 30 to the first of many break-ins and thefts at commercial, municipal and private properties.After a
Sober and safe
MADD Temiskaming launches annual Red Ribbon campaignSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — On Friday, November 13, outside the Temiskaming Shores City hall, members of MADD Temiskaming, along with Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Temiskaming Shores Fire Department Chief Tim Uttley cut a red ribbon to officially
Further arrests in fraud investigation
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Further arrests have been laid in connection with what police have described as a multi-million dollar fraud involving a commercial property near Haileybury.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police said four people were arrested October 28 and charged with a number of Criminal Code offences, including participation
OPP apprehend fleeing prohibited driver
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) — A 35-year-old Armstrong Township man was charged after the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 65 East in Casey Township on October 24.According to a police release, the driver of the vehicle fled
Five facing Criminal Code charges
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police say a lengthy investigation involving a commercial property in Temiskaming Shores has resulted in 60 charges against five individuals.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation into allegations of fraud involving the restoration and sale of a vacant commercial property on Lakeshore Road in
Vehicle safety takes priority
by Jarod NeedhamSpeaker Co-op studentORILLIA — The Fall Seat Belt Campaign is a reminder to all to prevent deaths stay safe and wear seat belts. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are actively enforcing the use of seat belts in motor vehicles as it is the law.In