NORTHERN ONTARIO

Sault police charge man with child porn offences

The police building in Sault Ste. Marie is seen in this file photo. (File)

The police building in Sault Ste. Marie is seen in this file photo. (File)

Warning: descriptions in this story are disturbing. Reader caution is advised.

A 44-year-old man from Goulais River has been charged with several child pornography and related offences.

Charges include accessing child pornography, agreement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 16 years of age, and several other offences.

The investigation began Oct. 3 when the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s technological crime unit began investigating the accused’s activity on a social media platform.

"The investigation revealed the accused had, in conversation with an adult who is not known to them, expressed interest in engaging in sexual activities in front of, and with, their young child," police said in a news release Tuesday.

"The accused made arrangements to meet for these purposes. The accused had also provided a link to a website containing numerous written stories about incest and young children engaging in sexual activity with adults."

"Furthermore, the accused counselled the adult with whom they were speaking to teach their young child sexual acts to prepare for sexual acts with the accused."

Police raided the man's residence Nov. 1. Charges include accessing child pornography, two counts of agreeing to commit a sexual offence against a person under 16 and two counts of making written child pornography.

The accused has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 25.

The technological crime unit is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet, which consists of 27 municipal agencies working to rescue victims and combat child exploitation.

Top Stories

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

LIVE UPDATES

LIVE UPDATES Luigi Mangione, 26, arrested in connection with CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Penn., after he was spotted at a McDonald’s, authorities say. The suspect was born and raised in Maryland and graduated from Ivy League University of Pennsylvania.

BREAKING

BREAKING Union reportedly drops wage demands in Canada Post negotiations

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has reportedly dopped its wage demand to 19 per cent over four years, CTV News has learned.

Liberal government survives third Conservative non-confidence vote

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's latest attempt to topple the minority Liberal government in a non-confidence vote failed on Monday, thanks to the New Democrats.

Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

Justin Trudeau says dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be 'a little more challenging' than the last time he was in the White House.

Montreal man retiring early after winning half of the $80 million Lotto-Max jackpot

Factor worker Jean Lamontagne, 63, will retire earlier than planned after he won $40 million on Dec. 3 in the Lotto-Max draw.

Rupert Murdoch fails in bid to change family trust, New York Times reports

A Nevada commissioner has ruled against Rupert Murdoch's bid to change his family trust to consolidate control of his media empire in the hands of his son Lachlan, the New York Times reported on Monday.

Katie Holmes refutes story about daughter Suri Cruise’s fortune

Katie Holmes has posted a screen grab of a Daily Mail article, which reported that her 18-year old daughter, whose father is Tom Cruise, is now a "millionaire."

Family spokesman says slain Edmonton security guard had only been working 3 days

A spokesman for the family of a security guard who police say was murdered while patrolling an Edmonton apartment building last week says the man had only been on the job for three days.

Sask. hockey player recovering after near fatal skate accident during game

The Sask East Hockey League (SEHL) has released details of a near fatal accident at one of its games over the weekend – which saw a Churchbridge Imperials player suffer serious injuries after being struck with a skate.

Barrie

Man accused in Good Samaritan's death violates court-imposed order while in jail

Brandon Aaron has been found guilty of violating a court-imposed non-communication order while behind bars in Penetanguishene.
Freezing rain creates slick conditions in Simcoe County

After all the snowfall that hit Muskoka and Simcoe County over the last week, Barrie and many other parts of the region are under a freezing rain warning as of Sunday evening.
Horse-drawn buggy collision with straight truck sends 4 to hospital

Four people were taken to the hospital after a collision involving a horse-drawn carriage and a straight truck in Southgate Township near Dundalk.

Toronto

A 'traffic crisis': Economic, social impact of congestion cost Ontario more than $50B in 2024, study finds

The cost of lost economic opportunities in the GTHA due to congestion totaled more than $10 billion in 2024 and that number rose to more than $47 billion when factoring in the “social impacts” that diminish a commuter’s quality of life, according to a new report.
Toronto police identify victim, suspect in deadly shooting south of Danforth

The victim of a deadly shooting south of Toronto’s Danforth neighbourhood has been identified and police have charged a suspect with murder.
LIVE UPDATES
LIVE UPDATES Luigi Mangione, 26, arrested in connection with CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Penn., after he was spotted at a McDonald’s, authorities say. The suspect was born and raised in Maryland and graduated from Ivy League University of Pennsylvania.

Ottawa

FREEZING DRIZZLE ADVISORY
FREEZING DRIZZLE ADVISORY Up to 5 cm of snow, freezing drizzle expected in Ottawa

Another blast of winter weather moved into Ottawa Monday afternoon, with snow and the risk of freezing drizzle expected tonight and on Tuesday. A special weather statement is in effect for Ottawa and eastern Ontario for tonight through Tuesday morning, warning freezing rain and freezing drizzle could cause ice build-up on some surfaces.
Treasury Board president accuses PSAC of sharing 'misleading information' on $1.9 billion public service pension surplus

The President of the Treasury Board is accusing a federal public service union of providing "misleading information" to its members, after the Public Service Pension Fund posted a non-permitted surplus of $1.9 billion.
BREAKING
BREAKING Union reportedly drops wage demands in Canada Post negotiations

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has reportedly dopped its wage demand to 19 per cent over four years, CTV News has learned.

Kitchener

Salvation Army says mail-in donations down almost 40 per cent in Kitchener-Waterloo

The Salvation Army has seen a big drop in donations this holiday season.
BREAKING
BREAKING Union reportedly drops wage demands in Canada Post negotiations

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has reportedly dopped its wage demand to 19 per cent over four years, CTV News has learned.
Will he or won't he? Signs that Ford may call an early Ontario election stack up

Inside Ontario's legislature, the halls are decked, the sounds of children’s choirs singing Christmas carols waft down the corridors, and in the air there’s a feeling of an election.

London

Train hits vehicle in Thames Centre: OPP

The Middlesex OPP have confirmed a train collided with a vehicle in Thames Centre.
Craigwood Youth Services to cease operations after more than 70 years

The interim executive director issued a statement saying the organization faces significant funding challenges and a shifting landscape for delivering their services.
Crown closes its case at bush bash shooting trial, defense to begin Wednesday

After recalling the father of the shooting victim to the stand, the Crown at the field party shooting trial closed its case in the London courthouse on Monday following several weeks of testimony.

Windsor

Woman dies after vehicle crashes into south Windsor home

Windsor police say a 73-year-old woman has died after a vehicle hit a house in south Windsor.
Windsor’s high unemployment rate doesn’t paint the whole picture: Experts

New Statistic Canada number show there were over 18,000 people still unemployed in our area and looking for work in November.
Windsor’s Syrian community celebrates Assad’s departure, hopes to return home

The streets of downtown Windsor echoed with honking horns over the weekend as members of the city’s Syrian community celebrated major political developments in their homeland.

Montreal

'Looking for the Weinstein of Quebec': impresario Gilbert Rozon's civil trial begins

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's civil trial for sexual assault opened Monday at the Montreal courthouse with his lawyer portraying him as the scapegoat in a hunt to find Quebec's Harvey Weinstein.
Search for Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks now likely a recovery mission

Authorities in New York state say the search for a 22-year-old Quebec hiker who went missing in the Adirondacks more than a week ago is now likely a recovery mission.
Police search for three men who escaped from immigration holding centre in Quebec

Authorities are searching for three Chilean nationals who escaped from the Laval Immigration Holding Centre north of Montreal.

Winnipeg

The snow is here: How much snow fell in Winnipeg and parts of Manitoba?

A low pressure system brought snow, freezing rain and freezing drizzle to much of southern Manitoba starting Sunday.
11 train cars derail, closing Manitoba road for hours

A train derailment near Portage la Prairie had traffic closed for several hours and almost a dozen railcars completely off the tracks.
Salvation Army donations significantly down amid Canada Post strike

The Salvation Army said the ongoing Canada Post strike has had an impact on the number of donations it has received during its busiest season.

Atlantic

Eastern Canada storm to impact Maritimes with high winds Thursday

An area of low pressure is forecast to develop into a strong storm as it moves from the northeastern U.S. into the St. Lawrence River Valley late Wednesday into Thursday.
New report states cancer comes at a high physical and financial cost to Canadians

A new report from the Canadian Cancer Society states, on average, a Canadian with cancer pays $33,000 out of their own pocket.
Nova Scotia opens first transitional health centre in Bedford

Nova Scotia’s first stand-alone, transitional health centre will open its doors this week in Bedford, N.S.

N.L.

North anxious over dwindling necessities, no Christmas gifts, due to postal strike

Communities in Northern Canada say the postal strike is starting to choke off the supply and children in remote regions may not receive Christmas gifts this year.
Not just for your parents: Facebook's buy-and-sell platform drawing back millennials

The two-metre-tall anchor, believed to be from a century-old shipwreck, was salvaged by a fisherman in the 1980s. But last year, the 31-year-old Stapleton, who works as a navigation officer on a cargo ship, snapped it up on Facebook Marketplace.
'Kids are scared': Random attacks have residents of small-city N.L. shaken

Mount Pearl, near St. John's, has been the scene for three random attacks in November. Police have arrested and charged seven youth.

Calgary

BREAKING
BREAKING Parents charged in toddler son's death plead guilty to manslaughter

The parents accused in the death of their 18-month-old son pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in a Calgary courtroom Monday.
Alberta cancels foreign worker recruitment trip to United Arab Emirates

The Alberta government says it has pulled the plug on a foreign worker recruitment mission in the United Arab Emirates scheduled for early next year.
What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping.

Edmonton

Family spokesman says slain Edmonton security guard had only been working 3 days

A spokesman for the family of a security guard who police say was murdered while patrolling an Edmonton apartment building last week says the man had only been on the job for three days.
Investigators deem fire at Tofield police detachment as arson: RCMP

A fire that occurred at the Tofield, Alta., RCMP detachment on Dec. 2 has been declared an arson by investigators.
Alberta cancels foreign worker recruitment trip to United Arab Emirates

The Alberta government says it has pulled the plug on a foreign worker recruitment mission in the United Arab Emirates scheduled for early next year.

Regina

Sask. Court of Appeal denies White City's request to annex 4,000 acres from RM of Edenwold

A land dispute that's been taking place just east of Regina for the past six years has been put to rest, according to the Rural Municipality (RM) of Edenwold.
Regina homicide suspect makes national most wanted list

A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Regina earlier this year is now among Canada's top 25 most wanted.
Sask. hockey player recovering after near fatal skate accident during game

The Sask East Hockey League (SEHL) has released details of a near fatal accident at one of its games over the weekend – which saw a Churchbridge Imperials player suffer serious injuries after being struck with a skate.

Saskatoon

Emergency crews searching the South Saskatchewan River for body of missing man

Saskatoon police and firefighters have begun searching the South Saskatchewan River for the body of a 48-year-old man who went missing late last month.
Sask. RCMP lay murder charge in fatal February shooting

The Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a man with first-degree murder for a fatal February shooting in North Battleford.
Sask. hockey player recovering after near fatal skate accident during game

The Sask East Hockey League (SEHL) has released details of a near fatal accident at one of its games over the weekend – which saw a Churchbridge Imperials player suffer serious injuries after being struck with a skate.

Vancouver

'Bombshell': Small Business BC abruptly declares bankruptcy

A decades-old non-profit with a mandate of supporting B.C.'s small businesses abruptly declared bankruptcy – resulting in dozens of employees losing their jobs weeks before Christmas.
B.C. selects 9 wind power projects to boost energy supply by 8 per cent a year

British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects that will boost the province's hydro-electric grid by eight per cent a year, enough to power 500,000 homes.
Inmate dies at B.C. minimum-security prison

A 33-year-old man has died while in custody at a federal minimum-security prison in British Columbia.

Vancouver Island

B.C. selects 9 wind power projects to boost energy supply by 8 per cent a year

British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects that will boost the province's hydro-electric grid by eight per cent a year, enough to power 500,000 homes.
'Bombshell': Small Business BC abruptly declares bankruptcy

A decades-old non-profit with a mandate of supporting B.C.'s small businesses abruptly declared bankruptcy – resulting in dozens of employees losing their jobs weeks before Christmas.
Feds send $148M to B.C. in disaster recovery funds for floods, wildfires

The federal government is paying out more than $148 million in disaster recovery funding to British Columbia in response to recent flooding and record-breaking wildfire seasons.

Stay Connected

Follow CTV News