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

North Bay, ON – The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a 44-year-old Sturgeon Falls man in connection with a robbery at a local Casino. The accused, Paul Joseph Phillion, 44-year-old, male, of Sturgeon Falls, ON, has been charged with: Robbery with Violence Assault With a Weapon X 2 Assault …

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting a group of young males allegedly assaulting an unhoused individual in Sturgeon Falls. The OPP has identified the individuals involved and is actively investigating the circumstances …

(BONFIELD TOWNSHIP, ON) – The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a reported vehicle sales fraud that occurred in Bonfield Township and is warning members of the public about a scam targeting individuals selling vehicles privately. On July 20, 2026, the North Bay OPP received …

West Nipissing voters are getting their first look at the field for the 2026 municipal election, with three people having filed nomination papers for mayor and council races developing across the municipality. The three people who have filed for mayor are Charles Gaston Desgroseilliers, Yvon Duhaime and Kathleen Rochon. For …

Volta Metals Ltd. has reported widespread gallium mineralization from three drill holes completed at the Springer Rare Earth Element deposit near Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Gallium was detected throughout the full assayed length of holes SL26-31, SL26-32 and SL26-33, with 90% of 863 samples returning more than 30 grams per tonne …

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a mobility scooter in West Nipissing. On August 1, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Nipissing West OPP, West Nipissing Fire and Emergency Service, and District of Nipissing Paramedic …

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – One person is facing multiple charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a stolen vehicle and seized a prohibited weapon and suspected cannabis in West Nipissing. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded …

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving after responding to multiple traffic complaints in West Nipissing. On July 14, 2026, at approximately 10:23 p.m., Nipissing West OPP officers responded to several reports of a …

Seven people have been charged after the RCMP dismantled an active synthetic drug laboratory at a property along the Trans-Canada Highway in Sturgeon Falls. Search warrants were carried out at several locations on June 18, 2026, with help from the Ontario Provincial Police. Officers seized about 42 kilograms of suspected …

West Nipissing residents are invited to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, with a full day of free family activities followed by fireworks at dusk. The festivities will take place at the Marcel and Jane Labbé Arena and Goulard Park in Sturgeon Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

A dream became reality for André Mondoux after the West Nipissing native was selected by the New York Rangers in the sixth round (162nd overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Sturgeon Falls defenceman spent this past season with the Kingston Frontenacs, recording six goals and 12 assists in 66 …

A major police investigation is underway at a business property along Highway 17 in West Nipissing, drawing the attention of residents after a large presence of police and emergency personnel was seen at the site over several days. The investigation is being led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, with …

West Nipissing’s Integrity Commissioner has dismissed two complaints against councillor Kris Rivard, finding he did not have a prohibited pecuniary interest while taking part in trailer-related zoning discussions. The complaints were filed on June 2, 2026, and focused on Rivard’s participation in discussions around camping trailer use and septic systems. …

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – One person has been charged following a complex fraud investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). On February 4, 2026, members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, with assistance from the Nipissing West Crime Unit, initiated a complex financial investigation into allegations of fraud …

Volta Metals has been awarded up to $500,000 through Ontario’s Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to support work at its Springer Rare Earth Element and Gallium Project near Sturgeon Falls. The funding will be used for metallurgical and mineral processing studies aimed at improving the recovery of rare earth elements and …