‘National’ Information
Written by Press Release on 21 January 2019
The January 25th deadline is fast approaching, and the influx of applications is lower than previous years NICKEL BELT/GREATER SUDBURY, ON – Canada’s prosperity increasingly depends on young Canadians getting the education and experience they’ll need to start their careers. That’s why this [Read more]
Written by admin on 30 November 2018
NORTHERN ONTARIO – The CP Holiday Train is visiting Canadian communities for it’s 20th year and crossing our region, stopping in communities between Chapleau through to Thunder Bay on December 1st and 2nd (see schedules below). Each event is free, with CP encouraging attendees to open [Read more]
Written by Canadan Safety Council on 23 November 2018
Lighting Safety is a Bright Idea During the holiday season, it’s important to enjoy time spent with family and friends. It is also the time of year where most Canadians are using a lot of electricity with additional Christmas lights on, the furnace running, spacer heaters on, the stove cooking [Read more]
Written by Canadan Safety Council on 02 November 2018
National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month Did you know that floods are the most common natural hazard in Canada? They are mostly caused by heavy rainfall and/or quickly melting snow and ice. If you know you live in an area that is prone to flooding or you are worried that your home may [Read more]
Written by FedNor on 14 September 2018
Version française ci-dessous Government of Canada investment assists with renovations to create more collaborative spaces at Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario THUNDER BAY, ON — FedNor – Businesses, entrepreneurs and [Read more]
Written by admin on 27 August 2018
All alerts in the region have ended including, as of 11:10 EDT Monday 27 August 2018, the watches (previously published) listed below. _____________________________ Watches 8:34 AM EDT Monday 27 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Geraldton – [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 10 August 2018
UPDATED Communities under watch added below please scroll down —- Version française ci-dessous Alerts for: Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne – Lake Nipigon – Wabakimi – Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa Warnings 7:54, UPDATED 8:51 PM EDT [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 05 August 2018
(Scroll down for other communities) Alerts for: Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa 19:52 EDT Sunday 5 August 2018 No Alerts in effect. Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa _________________________ Alerts for: Nipigon – Marathon – Superior North Watches 7:46 PM EDT Sunday 05 [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 05 August 2018
Alerts for: Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne – Lake Nipigon – Wabakimi (Scroll down for details of other communities) Warnings 5:29 PM EDT Sunday 05 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Nakina – Aroland [Read more]
Written by Nuclear Waste Management Organization on 24 July 2018
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is taking a significant step towards reconciliation by acknowledging historical wrongs in Canada’s past and the need to create a better future by addressing the challenges of today. This acknowledgment forms part of the NWMO’s Reconciliation [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 July 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Some rain and a tornado watch forced the township to move the festivities from the baseball diamond into the arena but no one seemed to mind as Manitouwadge residents came out to celebrate Canada Day together. Fireworks have been rescheduled for Friday, July 6th; people [Read more]
Written by admin on 02 July 2018
From CBC News’ YouTube Channel (see links below) CBC News’ Canada Day special from Parliament Hill with host Rosemary Barton as we take you to events across the country. To read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.4728611 RELATED LINKS Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos Connect with [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 14 June 2018
Thunder Bay won first place in Ontario in this year’s Commuter Challenge! With 82 workplaces and 938 individuals registered, and a whopping 738 individuals participating, Thunder Bay took the lead in the province and placed fourth in the nation behind Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. This year [Read more]
Written by admin on 13 April 2018
This week the incredible, unforgettable Rick Mercer hosted his final episode of the Mercer Report. A very proud Canadian, Rick used the Mercer Report’s 15 years on CBC to highlight many of the people, places and things we have to be proud of as Canadians, so much of which most of us would [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 12 January 2018
Version française ci-dessous Senator Lynn Beyak was jettisoned from the Conservative Caucus recently after spending the better part of a year defending intolerant statements aimed at First Nations – many of whom she ostensibly represents. The move was made after leadership in the Senate [Read more]