THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead University’s second Dean of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law will be Angelique EagleWoman. EagleWoman is coming to Lakehead from the University of Idaho College of Law, where she is a law professor and a legal scholar. She has also served as a Tribal Judge in four [Read more]
Award season has officially kicked off the recent crowning of the Golden Globe Award winners. Often thought of as a precursor to the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes offer a glimpse of some of Hollywood’s best movies and performances from the year just past. One of the big winners of the night [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Fresh snow fall was thoroughly enjoyed by The Groomer Guy, Luc Levesque recently as he hit the D Trail for his first ride of 2016. No doubt many in the region our dreaming of doing the same though, as shared by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) in their [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Ontario Provincial Police Thunder Bay advise Highway 11, 25 Kms North of junction, has been re-opened in both directions, after the removal of the tractor trailer. (CLICK HERE for original release). Please use caution when driving, reduce speeds as required by [Read more]
Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 12 janvier 2016 Regular Council meeting scheduled for January 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER DÉLÉGATIONS / DELEGATIONS PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL Procès-verbaux de la réunion régulière du conseil municipal datés du [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – With an increase in whooping cough (pertussis) cases reported in the city and district over the last 4 months, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is urging that individuals ensure they are up to date with their immunization against this disease, particularly those [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advise that Highway 11, 25 km north of 11/17 junction , has been closed due to a tractor trailer unit engulfed in flames. Estimated duration of road advisory is unknown at this time The O.P.P. will distribute [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Sunday, January 10, 2016, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Drug Unit received information about drugs destined for the First Nation community of Eabametoong and further investigation resulted in one man being charged. Police investigation resulted in the seizure of [Read more]
From Northern Development Critic Michael Mantha, and NDP Transportation Critic Wayne Gates “The failure of Nipigon River Bridge shows the Liberal government’s mismanagement of Northern Ontario’s roads and highways. The $106 million Nipigon River Bridge has been open for less than two [Read more]
HORNEPAYNE, ON – On Saturday January 9, 2016 at approximately 6:05 pm members of the Hornepayne Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a robbery incident to a local Hornepayne Ontario business. Police were advised that the suspect had left the premise with an [Read more]
01.11.15 THUNDER BAY, ON — The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that Highway 11/17, at the Nipigon River Bridge is open to single lane traffic. Safety is our top priority. Motorists are reminded to obey and follow all traffic signage and flag persons for the safety of both [Read more]
The following statement is from the Hon. Steven Del Duca, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation: “As Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, my number one priority is the safety of all roads and highways in this province. On Sunday afternoon, the OPP closed the Nipigon River Bridge to traffic [Read more]
WAWA, ON – In October 2015, the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into allegations of sexual assault that had occurred during the early 1980s. The assaults were reported to have taken place in the Wawa area. As a result of this [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Congratulations to Michel Gignac of Cochenour for winning $100,000 with ENCORE (August 28, 2015 LOTTO MAX). Michel matched six of seven winning numbers on his ENCORE selection purchased at Diane’s Gas Bar on Dickenson Road in Balmertown. ENCORE can be played in conjunction [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – Sunday January 3, 2016 the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a complaint of a Domestic incident which had occurred in the community of Chapleau Ontario. As a result of this investigation police arrested a 19 year old Chapleau male [Read more]
