SCHREIBER, ON – For the upcoming 2018/2019 winter season, the Township of Schreiber municipality will be offering snow removal services to eligible individuals, couples or families. Snow Removal Assistance Program Requirements (click to view PDF) Eligible Participants will be required to pay [Read more]
In preparation for the possibility of a labour disruption, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has initiated contingency planning for its programs and services. As a result of this planning, we regret that we will not be holding flu clinics in our District communities. This decision has [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – Red Rock residents are invited to clean out the basement, garage and camp and bring their Household Hazardous Waste to the Nipigon Public Works Garage (2 Wadsworth Drive in Nipigon) on October 24th from 10am to 2pm. All materials will be properly recycled or disposed of in [Read more]
NortheastLynx Update : October 5, 2018 Dear Mayor George Lefebvre, My colleague, Eric Boutilier of All Aboard Northern Ontario, has asked me to provide you and your colleagues with an update on our upcoming NortheastLynx proposal for the revival of the former Ontario Northland Transportation [Read more]
Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) Looks Forward to Implementation of Premier Ford’s Promise RE: Passenger Rail It has been 6 months since our PC Leader (now Premier) Doug Ford promised to bring back full passenger rail service to the North. At the time, this was welcome news should [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Clean out your basements and garages, and haul your hazardous waste to the Nipigon Public Works Garage (2 Wadsworth Dr.) on Saturday, October 27th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fluorescent light bulbs, paint, corrosive materials, etc. CLICK HERE to view a PDF of the image [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous Early last month I wrote that the NAFTA negotiations could result in a similar deal that sports a new name. That happened over the last weekend and while there is a long way to go to ratify the United States, Mexico, Canada Accord, a deal is in place. The results [Read more]
The North West LHIN is pleased to present its Accomplishments 2017-2018 Report to the Community, in which the transformative achievements of the Integrated Health Service Plan 2016-2019 Year Two are highlighted. As the North West LHIN provides an update on accomplishments, it is a challenge to [Read more]
Northern Ontario is experiencing a demographic shift and a population decline. Fueled by natural aging, low fertility rates, a rising life expectancy and an increase of out-migration, the 11 northern districts require a comprehensive, coordinated and inclusive newcomer attraction and retention [Read more]
“On International Day of the Girl, on behalf of Ontario’s New Democrats, I want to thank every Ontarian who is working to empower and encourage girls to explore and achieve their full potential. In Ontario, we need girls and young women to see their skills and their dreams [Read more]
WAWA, ON -The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that Highway 17 is now open to one lane from Wawa, Ontario to Batchawana. Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is also open to one lane. The OPP are requesting that the public remain away from this [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – For the upcoming 2018-19 winter season, the Township of Terrace Bay will be offering snow removal services to eligible individuals, couples or families. To be eligible for the program, a household must meet one of the following requirements: 65 years of age or older and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – October 4th OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter met, at Perry Lake Trail, with municipal election candidate Kathy Hudson. Hudson took the opportunity during the interview to elaborate on information she shared at the recent candidates night, speak to additional [Read more]
As the world’s population continues to increase, cities around the world continue to grow accordingly. For many living in major urban centers, large high-rise condos serve as home. Similarly, major corporations set up headquarters in sprawling skyscrapers. So what do you get you combine Dwayne [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous UPDATE Warnings 10:54 AM EDT Tuesday 09 October 2018 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Rain, at times heavy, is expected. A strong moisture laden low pressure system from the [Read more]
