‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 22 March 2022
At this time, most masking mandates, as well as requirements around passive screening and COVID-19 safety plans, ended on March 21, 2022. The Reopening Ontario Act will expire on March 28, 2022 and all remaining measures, directives and orders will end on April 27, 2022. Details are provided [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 22 March 2022
RED ROCK, ON – On March 18, 2022 at approximately 11:00 am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Red Rock Fire Department responded to a structural house fire, on Red Rock Road #4, in the Township of Red Rock. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s [Read more]
Written by admin on 21 March 2022
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Skiers and snowboarders from Manitouwadge, as well as visitors from other parts of the province, enjoyed a spectacular weekend at Kiwissa. Friday’s night skiing was extended to 9:00 (from originally scheduled 8:30pm). In addition that fun, a campfire was lit with free [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 14 March 2022
Version française ci-dessous From: Environmental Assessment for the Marathon Palladium project/ Impact Assessment Agency of Canada/Government of Canada An updated detailed public hearing schedule has been posted on the registry (CIAR# 1066). This schedule is still subject to change [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 14 March 2022
KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB INNINUWUG FIRST NATION, ON – Members of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) Police and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a public safety warning about a possible supply of laced cocaine in KI, following an overdose in the community. So far, one individual has [Read more]
Written by admin on 13 March 2022
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It’s a mild -10 at Kiwissa today where both the T-bar and Grip-Tow are running (yesterday’s grip-tow issue has been resolved). Groomed runs: Main Pine Glade Centennial Bunny 614 Please remember to wear a mask when entering the trailer to sign-in/purchase lift [Read more]
Written by admin on 12 March 2022
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It’s beautiful out today in spite of it being a nippy -17 as of publishing the sun is shining which will lead to the temperature warming up a bit as the afternoon begins. There is, thanks to more snowfall this week, plenty of powder to be found on the hill though the [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 March 2022
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Santé Manitouwadge Health COVID-19 case update for last week (March 2 – March 8 2022). Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are voluntarily reported and PCT tests are limited to high-risk individuals resulting in confirmed cases expected to significantly underestimate the true [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 March 2022
SCHREIBER, ON – The Township of Schreiber has raised the flag of Ukraine at the Schreiber Municipal Complex in solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. On the Township’s Facebook page, where these photos were posted, the Township of Schreiber’s message stated that the [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 March 2022
MARATHON, ON – In the process of seeking to fill a vacancy on Town Council, the Town of Marathon conducts interviews with potential candidates. Part 1 Part 2 [Read more]
Written by admin on 06 March 2022
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It’s another great day to hit the slopes at Kiwissa for snowboarding or skiing! At time of publishing it’s just -6 and slightly overcast. They hill is open today from Noon to 5pm. As mentioned yesterday, the Beginner Hill is fully functional again as grip-tow [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 06 March 2022
WAWA, ON – On February 23, 2022 at approximately 2:47 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Mission Road in Wawa. Following the collision, one vehicle fled the scene. Through investigation, the [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 March 2022
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It’s snowing, AGAIN! Conditions continue to be ideal at Kiwissa Ski Hill in Manitouwadge with temps of just -2 (as of publishing) and fresh snowfall since this morning. The Grip-Tow has been repaired and is fully functional once again resulting in both the Beginner [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 03 March 2022
WAWA, ON – On February 24, 2022, at approximately 10:07 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of the investigation, a female, 23 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 03 March 2022
WAWA, ON – On February 25, 2022, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious fire at a school on Magpie Road in Wawa. The Wawa Fire Department attended the school and extinguished the fire prior to [Read more]