‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by NDP Media on 18 July 2018
TORONTO, ON – Newly elected NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) was sworn in with an addition to the formal Oath of Office – a pledge to respect the treaties signed with First Nations. Mamakwa took the oath in Oji-Cree as well as English. “And, I solemnly affirm that, in the carrying out [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 17 July 2018
Weeks like this are few and far between. This week features a plethora of major new titles with something for all tastes. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Amy Schumer, Jim Carrey and Joaquin Phoenix all play starring roles alongside the long awaited return of the misfit officers of the Vermont [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 17 July 2018
GREENSTONE, ON – On June 20, 2018, at approximately 11:30 pm, members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) were conducting a R.I.D.E. check on Highway 584 in the town of Geraldton, Ontario. Shortly after, a vehicle came through the checkpoint and the driver was known to [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 17 July 2018
GREENSTONE, ON – At approximately 11:50 pm, on Monday, July 2, 2018, members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P), along with Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Greenstone Fire Department, responded to a report of a house fire on Queen Street in Longlac, [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 16 July 2018
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing male from Marathon. Kevin CASTILLOUX, 20 years old, was last seen in the City of Thunder Bay approximately July 11, 2018. He has not been heard [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 16 July 2018
GREENSTONE, ON – On July 12, 2018, at approximately 4:30 pm, members of the Greenstone detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) responded to a report of a stolen Bobcat skid steer stolen from a work site in Quebec and believed to be in the Greenstone area. Police subsequently [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 16 July 2018
NIPIGON, ON -Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Crime Unit, and the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), commenced an investigation into sales of cocaine and heroin in the Nipigon area. As a result of investigation, on Tuesday the 20th of June 2018 a search was conducted at a [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 16 July 2018
MARATHON, ON – On June 17, 2018 at approximately 6:35p.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a report regarding a disturbance at the 10 Hemlo apartments in the Town of Marathon. Officers patrolled the area and located one of the individuals involved [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 16 July 2018
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have provided an update regarding 20 year old Kevin Castilloux who had been believed missing. Castilloux has been located in good health, in the City of Thunder Bay. To read the original release from Marathon [Read more]
Written by Township of Terrace Bay on 09 July 2018
We are throwing a LAKE SUPERIOR DAY Party with everything wind, water & waves! Join in to demo anything that floats and take a boat tour or kayak tour on Lake Superior! FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE! Dive into the world of kayaking , canoeing and stand up paddle boarding! Barbecue – 11:00am to [Read more]
Written by admin on 06 July 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is hosting a Pool Party tonight before the Fireworks which were re-scheduled from Canada Day due to the inclement weather Sunday . The Township invites everyone to join the fun at the Manitouwadge Oasis Pool tonight, July 6th! [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 July 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Some rain and a tornado watch forced the township to move the festivities from the baseball diamond into the arena but no one seemed to mind as Manitouwadge residents came out to celebrate Canada Day together. Fireworks have been rescheduled for Friday, July 6th; people [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 03 July 2018
It seems to be more and more common these days to see singers, athletes and other familiar faces from other professions appearing in leading roles in major Hollywood movies. Perhaps no one has made this transition more successfully recently than Dwayne Johnson- a former WWE wrestler who went by [Read more]
Written by admin on 02 July 2018
From CBC News’ YouTube Channel (see links below) CBC News’ Canada Day special from Parliament Hill with host Rosemary Barton as we take you to events across the country. To read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.4728611 RELATED LINKS Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos Connect with [Read more]
Written by Brenda Grundt Wawa-News.com on 22 June 2018
Mission Road remains closed at this time. OPP officers are still conducting their investigation. Bike and pedestrian traffic is still being allowed to go to Tim Horton’s. Jun 22, 2018 @ 18:50 Jun 22, 2018 @ 17:21 A collision between a SUV and a motorcycle with two riders at the entrance to Tim [Read more]