West Nipissing Ouest – Sturgeon Falls, Verner, St Charles, Field and Area News

At the next council meeting Council will be discussing a rate change request from Le Taxi.  Le Taxi is requesting a higher “drop rate” and an increase into the allowed age of their vehicles.      

 Accused Arrested (NIPISSING FIRST NATION, ON) – On July 10, 2019, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the North Bay OPP Crime Unit, an OPP Critical Incident Commander (CIC), the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), an OPP Crisis Negotiator, the …

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – On June 24, 2019, the Nipissing West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the North East Region (NER) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a warrant at a residence in the Municipality of West Nipissing, Ontario. Officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be …

This Canada Day long weekend, members of the Nipissing West Detachment and the Sudbury Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a very busy long weekend. Officers were out on full force on the highways, waterways and trails, targeting aggressive drivers. There was …

MP Serré recognizes 22 volunteers in Nickel Belt for their outstanding contributions in the community. NICKEL BELT-GREATER SUDBURY – Volunteers in Nickel Belt shape their communities in a positive way. In recognition of their contributions and their dedicated work, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré hosted the third annual Community Volunteer …

NICKEL BELT-GREATER SUDBURY – Today in Sturgeon Falls, Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and the Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation …

As of noon on June 6, 2019, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will provide policing services to the Municipality of West Nipissing and surrounding area from the Nipissing West OPP Community Policing Office (CPO) located at 216 John Street, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. The West Nipissing Police will no longer be …

Three West Nipissing residents face drug charges after a bust Tuesday, On May 28, police executed a warrant at a residence in that town. Officers seized a number of drugs suspected to be methamphetamine and amphetamine as well as approximately $6,500 cash. The street value for the drugs seized is approximately …

The former commander of the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police detachment has been named the detachment commander of the new Nipissing West OPP detachment. Insp. Michael Maville has commanded the Sault Ste. Marie detachment since May, 2016. The OPP is taking over policing of West Nipissing at noon June …

Volunteers Needed in Jocko Point & Free BBQ Lunch Today What: Jocko Point is experiencing severe flooding; residents are actively sandbagging. Volunteers are needed to help fill sandbags – even an hour makes a difference! Free BBQ TODAY (May 15) in Jocko Point by the Anishinabek Police Service When: Wednesday, …

On the 3rd of May, the West Nipissing Police received a report of a theft of money from a motor vehicle in the area of Church St in Sturgeon Falls. The investigation is ongoing. On the 3rd of May, the West Nipissing Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at a …

On April 25th – The West Nipissing Police received a report of a break and enter at a building owned by OVR (Ottawa Valley Railway) in Sturgeon Falls. The investigation is ongoing. On April 27th – The West Nipissing Police was dispatched to an address in Sturgeon Falls regarding a …

The West Nipissing Police Service is informing the public that as of June 6, 2019, policing responsibility of West Nipissing is being turned over to the Ontario Provincial Police. WNPS police headquarters situated at 225 Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls will be closed effective June 6, and therefore any matter requiring …

NICKEL BELT-GREATER SUDBURY – The Government of Canada is committed to promoting the presentation of the arts across the country, in both rural and urban areas. Marc Serré, Member of Parliament (Nickel Belt), today announced $30,000 in funding for the Conseil des arts de Nipissing Ouest (CANO). He made this …

On April 14, 2019, The West Nipissing Police Service were notified that a stolen vehicle out of Sudbury was travelling E/B on Highway 17, from the Warren area. The vehicle was described as a Silver Hyundai with two male occupants. Members of the West Nipissing Police Service located the suspect …