‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 28 May 2020
From Thunder Bay Disrict Health Unit Question 1. Are we able to get tested for antibodies if we think we may have had COVID-19 before March? 0:22 Question 2. I don’t have any symptoms. Should I get tested? 1:46 Question 3. I have to travel for work. I am avoiding flying but will have to [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 19 May 2020
WHITE RIVER, ON – On May 16, 2020, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a missing person in the White River area. A 61-year-old person was reported last seen on May 15, 2020, at approximately [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 19 May 2020
WAWA, ON – On May 18, 2020, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a member of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in Rabazo Township. The officer observed a northbound pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed and [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 19 May 2020
Version française ci-dessous International body finds Canada’s nuclear waste policy deficient OTTAWA, ON – Over one hundred civil society organizations and prominent scientific experts from across Canada have called on the federal minister of Natural Resources (Hon. Seamus O’Regan) [Read more]
Written by admin on 09 May 2020
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) Medical Officer of Health Janet DeMille answers the following questions: Q1: The WHO has warned against shutting down immunizations of childhood diseases during this pandemic. Is this a concern that you also have? Will we see the [Read more]
Written by admin on 04 May 2020
THUNDER BAY, ON – Below is the current status of cases in the District of Thunder Bay (May 3, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.); for more information (including numbers of people tested who have tested negative) please visit www.TBDHU.com/coronavirus. Please note the TBDHU refers to No Known Contact in [Read more]
Written by Town of Marathon on 27 April 2020
MARATHON, ON – Regular Meeting of Marathon Town Council originally streamed live Monday, April 27, 2020. Visit the Town of Marathon online Subscribe to the Town of Marathon Youtube Channel [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 27 April 2020
From Sault Ste. Marie Crimestoppers Crime Stoppers and the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of Break, Enter, and Theft. Between February 25th and March 1st, 2020, unknown suspects attended a residence on Huron [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 24 April 2020
From the Wawa Family Health TeamStaying at home during the pandemic can be tough, especially if you want to get some physical activity. It’s important to know that you can still get some exercise by going for a walk, as long as you maintain your physical distance from others. Dr Robinson [Read more]
Written by admin on 24 April 2020
After 2 weeks of OntarioNewsNorth.com being refused requests for an interview with Santé Manitouwadge Health CEO Debby, or another hospital representative, it was disappointing to watch the scripted video below (which included no opportunity for questions from media) which provided no information [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 22 April 2020
Dr. DeMille, Medical Officer of Health, provides an update on the situation in the Thunder Bay District. Specifically, she focuses on: * Our current situation and numbers. * Monday’s update at the provincial level. * Key areas of focus for public health over the coming days and weeks Download [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 20 April 2020
By Lynda Fraser (TBDHU) In the insect world, a cocoon is a covering that protects the vulnerable creature inside. It seems we’re living in our own little cocoons right now as we hunker down at home trying to evade COVID-19. It’s been about a month already since the closures began. I say [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 20 April 2020
CHAPLEAU, ON – On April 18, 2020, at approximately 11:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 20 April 2020
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – On April 19, 2020, at approximately 12:10 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on routine patrol in the Town of Dubreuilville. Officers observed a pickup truck that appeared to be avoiding police. Officers located [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 17 April 2020
NIPIGON, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Alyssa TURNBULL, 26 years of age of Gillies Township (Thunder Bay area) was reported missing on April 14, 2020 at approximately 2:50 p.m. She is [Read more]