‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 19 February 2019
THUNDER BAY, ON – On February 17, 2019 at approximately 12:01 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male and female who were stranded on Moose Lake. Due to the deteriorating ice conditions, a rescue by MSV was not [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 19 February 2019
We all know that Bradley Cooper is a top-notch actor. The seven time Academy Award nominee first came into the spotlight for his comedic performance as Phil in The Hangover. In 2012, we got to see a more serious side of Cooper with his stellar role as lead character Pat in Silver Linings Playbook. [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 18 February 2019
THE ONTARIO BUDGET: WILL PC’S INVEST IN NORTHERN PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE AS PROMISED? MPPs return to Queen’s Park on Tuesday February 19 and budget day should be soon after. The question northerners are asking – is the $45 million promised by the PC’s for the return of passenger [Read more]
Written by Conseil Scolaire Catholique Nouvel-Ontario on 17 February 2019
Please scroll down to read in English Depuis le mois d’octobre, Matthew Schumacher, élève COOP à l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph, Wawa, offre des cours de piano gratuits aux élèves de la 1re, 2e et 3e année. Sous les directives de ce jeune pianiste accompli, les [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 February 2019
From CBC News YouTube ChannelVancouver aquarium is allowing people to buy gifts, such as treats for their sea otters, as a way to honour love. Meanwhile, a zoo in El Paso, Tex., will be feeding cockroaches named after people’s exes to their meerkats. READ MORE http://cbc.ca/ RELATED LINKS [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 12 February 2019
Known as one of the greatest singers of all-time (#18 on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 List), Freddy Mercury and Queen quickly rose from obscurity to become one the top bands of all time. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing for front-man Mercury. This week’s headline new release, Bohemian Rhapsody, [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 11 February 2019
Join us for the 2019 Nipigon Ice Fest! Canada’s longest running, premiere ice climbing festival offers clinics including Beginners, Intermediate, & Mixed climbing! After a great day of climbing, warm up with the locals at a casual “summit” and get inspired with presentations by outdoor [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 February 2019
TERRACE BAY, ON – FAMILY SKI DAY is back again at the Terrace Bay Ski Hill! Enjoy a free Ski Lift Pass Monday, February 18 for the full day (12:30pm to 4:30pm). There are ski and snowboard rentals offered at the hill, please note there are fees for rentals (not included with ski lift [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 11 February 2019
Version française ci-dessous It’s no secret that the cost of just getting by is going up for Canadians. Even when we find a little relief on one front, it seems there is another way to make life more expensive to counteract that. That’s why more than half of Canadians are $200 or [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 11 February 2019
MARATHON, ON -On Saturday February 9, 2019 at approximately 06:00pm, members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC), involving a tractor trailer unit (TTU) on Highway 17, approximately 40km west of Marathon near the [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 08 February 2019
Ontario Celebrating Family, Fishing and the Great Outdoors TORONTO, ON — Ontario’s Government for the People invites families to participate in free fishing on the Family Day weekend. From February 16 to 18, Canadian residents of all ages can enjoy fishing in Ontario without having to [Read more]
Written by Lakehead University on 08 February 2019
THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead University’s Dr. Kathryn Sinden is receiving $100,534 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for a study that will assist firefighters who experience post-traumatic stress injury while on the job in Thunder Bay. Dr. Sinden, assistant professor in [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 05 February 2019
Christmas may have come and gone, but the surly antics of the Grinch are just getting started. The green skinned, Christmas-hating fellow is back on the big screen in the most recent adaptation of the popular holiday tale. The Grinch is our headline new release in a week that also marks the debut [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 05 February 2019
MARATHON, ON – On February 3, 2019 at approximately 6:00 a.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a call regarding a motor vehicle collision on Highway 627 involving a possible impaired driver. Officers attended the area and located a white 2005 Chevy [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 04 February 2019
MARATHON, ON – On February 3, 2019 at approximately 1:15 a.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment conducted a RIDE on the Pic Mobert Road. A Dodge Caravan entered the RIDE and the male driver was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver [Read more]