Province Enhancing Digital Infrastructure in the North Ontario is providing more communities in the North with access to broadband internet service. With an investment of more than $2.3 million through the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the Chukuni Communities [Read more]
If you see what you think may be a sick, injured or abandoned animal, don’t remove it from its natural habitat. It may not need assistance and you could do more harm trying to help. Determining if Wildlife is abandoned Some species leave their offspring alone temporarily, especially during the [Read more]
Scroll down to view release in English Avez-vous des postes qualifiés à combler ? • Gestion • Professionnel • Techinique • Métiers spécialisés À partir du 1er juin 2016, avec le nouveau programme de Mobilité francophone, il sera possible de recruter des travailleurs étrangers [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On June 12, 2016 at approximately 4:30 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a report of a structure fire at Highway 17, Township of Marathon. Marathon Fire Department and police attended the fire at a vacant business east of Marathon. [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased that all four Northern Liberal MPPs will hold important Cabinet portfolios as announced yesterday by Premier Kathleen Wynne at Queen’s Park. The massive midterm Cabinet shuffle saw the addition of seven new [Read more]
Gerard Butler’s acting career began back in 1997 but it wasn’t until 2006, in his role as King Leonidas in 300, that he became a household name. The familiar quote “This is Sparta” (shouted by Butler’s character in 300) has seemingly been repeated time and after time in a number of [Read more]
Sunday, June 12, 2016, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement about chocolate milk recalled on June 4: “Consumers who have purchased recalled milk products should throw the products out or return them to the store where they were purchased. Persons [Read more]
Canadians have many options when it comes to managing their investment portfolios. Most opt for full-service investments firms while others choose discount brokerages or robo advisor services. Those choosing to go it alone should make sure they fully understand their options before proceeding. [Read more]
The summer months can be a challenging time for working parents with young children. While the school year provides supervision and structure, summer break leaves parents in a conundrum – though they want to be available to supervise and spend time with their children, parents often [Read more]
STATEMENT FROM MPP MICHAEL GRAVELLE RE: Terrace Bay ServiceOntario “As my constituents in Terrace Bay are well aware, a decision was recently made to close the ServiceOntario office in the community later this year. Following the announcement, I immediately approached the Minister of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – May 23, 2016 as Northwestern Ontario forest fires lead to the closure of Highway 17 (primary exit) and Highway 11 (secondary exit). Manitouwadge, Ontario residents line up for hours to get gas (in spite of the lack of available exits from the community) as concerns spread [Read more]
Over the years, animated movies have generally proven to be major box office draws as parents were eager to take the kids out of the house for a couple hours. More recently, studios have made a seemingly conscious effort to include in these movies some humor that Mom and Dad can also enjoy. As a [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Monday June 6, 2016 at approximately 12:38 pm members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident to a residence in the area of Spruce Street and Regina Crescent Wawa Ontario. While at the scene the investigation revealed that [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On June 5, 2016 at approximately 1:00 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment conducted a traffic stop at Barrick Gold Lane, Town of Marathon. After speaking to the driver officers determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Public Library is a busy place this week with fun for visitors of all ages. Among the activities being held are today’s PD Day fun (see poster below) as well as a Book Club Meeting. If you are interested in participating in the MPL Book Club, visit [Read more]
