Tag: HWY 17

Sturgeon Falls drug lab dismantled by RCMP and OPP

OPP My North Bay Now - July 14, 2026

Seven people, including one from West Nipissing, are facing charges after the RCMP says it disrupted and dismantled an active synthetic drug lab in Sturgeon Falls.

74-year-old charged after fleeing from police

OPP Brad Aubin - March 12, 2026

A 74-year-old from Temiscaming is facing charges after the OPP says officers closed a section of HWY 17 and deployed a tire deflation device on Tuesday.

26 total charges laid against Alberta trucking company and two drivers

OPP Brad Aubin - March 11, 2026

An Alberta-based commercial motor vehicle company and two drivers are facing a total of 26 charges after police stopped an unsafe transport twice in one day on HWY 11.

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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

OPP October 9, 2026

The OPP says on Wednesday around 11:00 p.m., first responders were called to a report of a residential fire on Quae-Quae Road, with a deceased person then found within the residence.

North Bay and Verner included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Community October 9, 2026

In what's described as an 'unprecedented regional effort', Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.

(UPDATE) Police say investigation finds no safety concerns for students

The North Bay Police Service October 9, 2026

The North Bay Police Service says there are no ongoing safety concerns after a student threats investigation.

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Municipality of West Nipissing October 9, 2026

Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Thanksgiving Monday closures in effect locally