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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Insults on social media lead to real-life assault in northern Ont.
An OPP logo is seen in this file photo. A Mississauga First Nation woman has been charged with assault after she took offence to comments about her on social media. The incident took place Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Monday. The Mississauga First Nation Police Service responded to an assault that occurred in a driveway on Village Road in the community of Mississauga First Nation. 'The investigation revealed that the victim had posted information on social media, which led to another individual taking offence,' the release said. 'The personal attacks escalated, eventually resulting in the accused arriving at the victim's residence, where a physical altercation occurred in the driveway.' The 56-year-old was charged with assault and is scheduled to appear in court in the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Jan. 2.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Replica firearm seized in Mississauga First Nation raid
There was a heavy police presence on Mississauga First Nation on Thursday as police executed a drug warrant on West Street and a replica firearm was seized. Ontario Provincial Police executed a drug-related search warrant in Mississauga First Nation early Thursday morning, seizing a replica firearm amid a heavy police presence. Investigators carried out the raid on July 17 during the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant, targeting a residence on West Street. Authorities confiscated the imitation weapon, though no further details about arrests or additional seizures were immediately released. Two OPP officers - spring - uniformed An undated photo of two uniformed Ontario Provincial Police officers talking. (File photo/CTV News Northern Ontario) Authorities have publicly linked the replica firearm to any specific threats or incidents. Investigation ongoing In their brief news release, OPP confirmed the operation took place in the early morning hours but did not disclose whether suspects were detained. 'The investigation is continuing, and additional information will be provided when available,' said OPP.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
OPP seize replica gun in Mississauga First Nation drug raid
There was a heavy police presence on Mississauga First Nation on Thursday as provincial police executed a drug warrant on West Street and a replica firearm was seized. Police say the investigation ongoing
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
Northern Ont. police searching for ‘reckless' ATV driver
Ontario Provincial Police and Mississauga First Nation Police Service are asking for the public's help to find an ATV driver who caused a ruckus earlier this month. Ontario Provincial Police and Mississauga First Nation Police Service are asking for the public's help to find an ATV driver who caused a ruckus earlier this month. Both police services began an investigation June 5 around 8:30 p.m. after receiving several complaints about the driver. Witnesses said the driver performed 'stunts such as wheelies, driving recklessly and failing to stop at stop signs within the community of Mississauga First Nation,' the OPP said in a news release Friday. Red hoodie, black cargo pants 'The ATV is a black Can-Am 500 Rotax Outlander with grey fenders with no plates attached. The driver of the ATV wore a zip-up red hoodie, black cargo pants, white sneakers and a black ATV helmet, red goggles with a red band.' Anyone with information on the case is asked to call either the police in Mississauga First Nation Police Service or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, and reference occurrence No. E250721158. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or online where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
CBC
24-04-2025
- Business
- CBC
Trade war driving up costs for emergency equipment for northern Ontario First Nation
A First Nation in northern Ontario says it's being priced out of critical emergency and policing equipment as trade tensions between Canada and the United States drive up costs. Mississauga First Nation, located along the north shore of Lake Huron, says federal grant programs haven't kept pace with inflation or global tariffs — forcing the community to make tough budget decisions when trying to invest in emergency services. The cost of specialized equipment manufactured in the U.S., such as drones for search and rescue and protective gear for police and firefighters, has significantly increased due to the trade war, according to Chief Brent Niganobe. "Not a lot of that manufacturing happens in Canada, and due to that reason, we have to purchase across the border. And now some of that equipment that would help, especially northern communities, has become less attainable just because of the cost," he said. "Some of those costs have become quite significant, if not astronomical." Niganobe said that the community has secured federal grants, like the First Nation Infrastructure Fund from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), and other funding to help protect the community, but the trade war has made it difficult to obtain equipment. The process can be unpredictable — both in how long the federal government takes to pay the First Nation back and in how much the equipment will cost by the time it's purchased, said Niganobe. "The way we get reimbursed... is not always in a timely manner," said Niganobe. "So... we have to do a little more due diligence in our planning ahead." He said this puts First Nation communities in a difficult position: plan months ahead without knowing if they'll receive the full amount in time, or delay important purchases that could affect safety and emergency response. Call for federal review Niganobe said unlike cities and towns,Indigenous communities often don't have the same financial buffer or access to shared emergency services. "We have less resources, so we have to do a little bit better planning for the year and and have a better idea of where those spending costs come from," he said. "It takes a little more planning for smaller communities and First Nations to really plan ahead with what we have and try to do the best with what we what we have." He explained that sometimes means cutting corners in one area to make room for essential gear in another. "To think that this can be a lifesaver, and some of the [grants] can be used for those emergency purposes. It's kind of disappointing, knowing that we're not necessarily going to get what we could out of the [grants]," Niganobe said. Niganobe said he wants the federal government to review how emergency funding is distributed and to consider how international politics — like trade disputes — are impacting life on the ground for First Nations in northern Ontario.
