Statement by Michael Gravelle, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North “Bombardier’s decision to make massive lay-offs at its Thunder Bay manufacturing plant is devastating for the workers, their families, the community of Thunder Bay and region. My heart goes out to all those affected by this [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Regular meeting of the Township of Schreiber Town Council and Committee of the Whole originally streamed July 9, 2019. To download/view the agenda for this meeting, CLICK HERE. Visit the Township of Schreiber website. [Read more]
Hundreds of layoff notices expected in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, ON — As workers and families reel from the news that Bombardier plans to issue hundreds of lay-off notices at its Thunder Bay plant, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell (Thunder Bay-Atikokan) are urging the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently assisting the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) with a missing person investigation. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in the search for Edward “Eddie” [Read more]
For many years now, popular books have been adapted into movies. Viewers can watch as their favourite characters are transformed on the big screen, giving them a face and a voice that jumps off the pages. Renowned author Stephen King has had the privilege of watching as many of his horror themed [Read more]
The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, released the following statement regarding the current fire situation in Northern Ontario: “This year is proving to be a challenging one for forest fires in Northern Ontario. There are currently numerous active fires in the northern part of our [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On July 6, 2019, at approximately 12:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 129 near Chapleau, Ontario. Officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On July 7, 2019, at approximately 10:50 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a disabled pickup truck on Mission Road in Wawa, Ontario. Police attended the location of the vehicle and observed one of the front tires [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On July 7, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a domestic dispute that occurred in the Town of Chapleau, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old person, from Chapleau, [Read more]
CEMI and CEDC MOU to Co-Develop Capacity of the Mining Innovation Ecosystem. In an effort to help strengthen collaboration across Ontario and leverage resources within the mining innovation ecosystem, the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) and the Thunder Bay Community Economic [Read more]
THUNDER BAY DISTRICT, ON – July 3rd Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirmed that a public health officer(s) had completed testing of beaches across the district for the following beaches: Shuniah – Wild Goose Beach, O’Connor Point, West Loon Lake Neebing – Cloud Lake, [Read more]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roger Alfred Tremblay. He passed peacefully surrounded by family at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at the age of 69. Beloved husband and best friend of Cheryl. The best father and friend to James (Laura) and Teri-Lynne [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday, residents gathered at the Recreation Centre ball field to enjoy a BBQ, live music, games, bouncy castles and much more! Approximately 200 people were in attendance (watching from the Golf Hut balcony) during most of the evening. Among the highlights from the evening [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday night at 10:50pm, residents gathered downtown at Prospector Park (enduring the mosquitos and blackflies which were out in large quantities) to watch a spectacular fireworks show by the Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters in celebration of Canada Day 2019. The show [Read more]
NAKINA, ON – On June 27, 2019 at approximately 11:40 p.m. officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a sudden death on Cordingley Lake Road at Downey’s Line in Nakina, Ontario. Subsequent investigation determined that a [Read more]
