MANITOUWADGE, ON – Local residents applying for a CHRISTMAS HAMPER from the Manitouwadge Food Bank can pick up an application at the Food Bank during regular hours , Wednesdays beginning October 10th through to November 14th (with the exception of October 31st, food bank closed; see [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public about phone scams where the caller pretends to work for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and demand payment by either gift cards or sending money. Some warning signs of these fraudulent calls are: A sense of [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – When you are able to retire as the longest-serving politician in Canada it’s because of hard work and putting your community’s interests first, according to Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, MP Carol Hughes. Hughes paid tribute to Billings Township Mayor, Austin Hunt who is not [Read more]
WAWA, ON -During the month of September 2018 the Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 419 calls for service (CFS) which included the following: 7 violent related incidents 18 property related occurrences 3 drug related cases 29 motor vehicle collisions [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – October 3rd the Manitouwadge Wolverines hosted their first Sports Day of the year welcoming Terrace Bay/Schreiber’s Lake Superior High School senior and junior basketball teams and the girls senior volleyball team. Results were as follows: Senior Girls Basketball: [Read more]
Imagine this if you can- a night where all crime, including murder, is legal. A night where people can release their pent up anger without fear of punishment. This premise was first explored in the movie “The Purge” which debuted in theatres in 2013. The movie would become so popular two [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with Ontario’s recent announcement of the government’s plan to develop a provincial forestry strategy to reduce red tape and create an environment that supports growth and competitiveness within the sector. As announced by [Read more]
DORION TOWNSHIP, ON – On Friday September 28, 2018, at approximately 5 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 11/17 in Dorion Township in the District of Thunder Bay. Investigation revealed that a [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous Last week I attended a rally on the steps of Parliament organized by veterans suffering from the long-lasting effects of the anti-malarial drug Mefloquinne. It struck me that this is becoming the new normal as veterans are forced to take their struggles with Veterans [Read more]
Dodges questions on funding cut for natural gas project in North Bay QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Monday, Vic Fedeli, Doug Ford’s finance minister, confirmed that Ford will cut $100 million – the entire fund for natural gas expansion in northern and rural Ontario – [Read more]
This week’s headline new release brings into focus a dark chapter in Canadian history. Although the subject matter makes for an emotional watch, “Indian Horse” is arguably the most important movie released this year as it tackles the story of a boy who faces the perils of a residential school [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge and Northern Broadband Wireless are pleased to announce a joint venture that will see high speed internet service provided to the residents and businesses of Manitouwadge. Northern Broadband Wireless Ltd. (NBW) has worked extensively to extend a [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Hunting season is upon us and the Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind all hunters that safety need to be their first priority when heading out into the outdoors this fall. Some safety rules hunters are asked to keep in mind during [Read more]
The press release below from the Rainy River District OPP includes important information for everyone to be aware of as well as some helpful tips regarding how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. FORT FRANCES, ON – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want you to confirm [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On Sept 21, 2018 at approximately 12:02 a.m. officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Terrace Bay Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Marathon Fire Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 west of the [Read more]
