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CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Northern Ont. driver blows two stop signs, now faces impaired, drug charges
Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle on Main Street in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township on June 29, 2025, after it failed to stop for two stop signs. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) A 41-year-old man from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory faces multiple charges, including impaired driving and drug possession, after Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle for failing to obey stop signs last month. Authorities said officers observed the driver ignore a stop sign at the intersection of George Street and Young Street in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township shortly before 11 p.m. on June 29. 'The vehicle was followed by police and subsequently failed to stop at a second stop sign before being pulled over on Main Street,' OPP said in a news release. Drugs, weapons charges laid Police arrested the driver for impaired operation and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately $3,500 in suspected drugs – including cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,600, methamphetamine believed to be worth $1,400 and an estimated $500 in crack cocaine. The accused was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply with an undertaking, three counts of drug possession, two counts of drug trafficking, two counts of disobeying a stop sign, two counts of driving while under suspension, impaired driving and driving with liquor readily available. Sables-Spanish Rivers Township Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle on Main Street in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township on June 29, 2025, after it failed to stop for two stop signs. Inside the vehicle police found drugs, a weapon and alcohol accessible to the driver. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) Under provincial legislation, the motorist received 90-day driver's licence suspension and the vehicle involved was impounded for seven days at the owner's expense. The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on Aug. 5. 'Make the call' OPP also urged the public to report suspected impaired drivers in its post. Report impaired drivers Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) 'The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving,' said OPP. 'If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don't hesitate to 'Make the Call' and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone's life.'
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Wikwemikong and Six Nations Tourism come together for Two Nations Paddle
Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday. Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday. Organizers said the event is meant to rekindle friendships, empower nations and educate visitors through song, dance and food. 'It's about reclaiming culture, it's about reclaiming stories,' said Luke Wassegijig, senior manager of tourism and community development with Wikwemikong Tourism. Wiky tourism Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday. (File) 'It's about getting the community involved. And that's the bigger piece for us, right? It's really about building community.' The event this year will be held on Georgian Bay and is just one of several events taking place in the next three days. Events kicked off Thursday night with a guided medicine hike and star teaching, while Day 2 on Friday features the canoe journey. Day 3 will be spent celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. 'Everything starts at 930 a.m. with our unceded Journey Tour,' Wassegijig said. 'It's really an infused experience. It's a historical tour … But it's going to be infused with Haudenosaunee history and their history of wampum and so it's going to be really special.' Special smoke dance Saturday will also include a powwow featuring a special smoke dance and woodland showcase, a presentation of Baagaadowwin and Lacrosse, as well as a two nations culinary experience. 'I think my favourite part is celebrating the two cultures on one dish. It really represents that wampum, the one dish with one spoon,' said Jaquie Jamieson of Six Nations Tourism. Organizers said the event is all about amplifying the voice of Indigenous tourism. 'We appreciate all the people who come out and listen and learn and take away what they can and share it with other people,' Jamieson added. Wikwemikong Tourism will travel to six nations in October for a similar event to celebrate the harvest season. Organizers hope to expand the event next year by bringing the culinary experience to Berlin Food Week.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Two nations paddle event returns
Northern Ontario Watch Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Pride Month launches early in Elliot Lake, Manitoulin Island
Pride Month kicks off early in Elliot Lake and on Manitoulin Island. Elliot Lake's deputy mayor raised the flag alongside 2SLGBTQI+ community members while in Wikwemikong tribal police raised a Pride flag at their detachment and donned rainbow vests, with month-long activities planned in both communities.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Manitoulin Island police seize drugs, weapons in traffic stop
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service seized $11,000 in suspected cocaine and fentanyl along with weapons and other drug tracking paraphernalia during a traffic stop on May 25, 2025. (Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service/Facebook) Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after a late-night traffic stop led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl. The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service conducted the stop shortly after 1:30 a.m. on May 25. Officers arrested the vehicle's two occupants – a 42-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man – recovering the suspected drugs along with weapons and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Authorities said the estimated street value of the drugs was $11,000. Both suspects were charged with two counts of drug trafficking. The woman faces additional charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and obstructing a peace officer. They are scheduled to appear in court on July 29. In a social media post, police emphasized the role of community vigilance in combating crime. 'Reporting suspicious activities or concerns promptly can prevent crimes and help law enforcement act swiftly,' said Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service. Residents are encouraged to submit tips through the service's new online reporting system or anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
