MANITOUWADGE, ON – Februrary 10th, a small group of youth (12yrs of age and up) and adults, led by Northern Trails Ski Club volunteer Debbie Aurola, enjoyed a morning of cross-country skiing as part of the Get Active Program. Conditions were great, the trails well-groomed, though perhaps [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge has announced that the Community (recreation) Centre resumes regular hours of operation Thursday, February 8, 2018 however, Fitness Centre 24/7 access will be restricted until further notice. Fitness Centre members may use the facility during [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On February 7, 2018 at approximately 3:35 a.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were on general patrol in the Town of Marathon. Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON – On June 6, 2017, the James Bay Detachments Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into allegations of fraud involving two males in the Town of Kapuskasing, Ontario. Police investigation revealed that between September 2014 and February [Read more]
Disturbance Call Results in Drug Charge for Wawa Woman WAWA, ON – On Friday February 2, 2018 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa address regarding a disturbance call. While at the scene police observed and [Read more]
Premier Underscores Ontario’s Commitment to Free Trade and Partnership, Opposition to Buy American Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Washington, D.C., today to meet with U.S. leaders and advocate on behalf of Ontario workers and businesses for the importance of maintaining free trade with the [Read more]
NAKINA, ON – Shoppers in Nakina will soon face longer travel times to get groceries. On March 31st, 2018 the North West Company will close the Northern Store in their community. “This location is no longer sustainable and as a result we made the difficult decision to close our Northern Nakina [Read more]
There are a lot of perks to living in Northern Ontario. The towns are safe and family friendly. We all know one another and everyone bands together to help out during times of need. And perhaps the biggest draw is the natural beauty that surrounds us. On the other hand, being surrounded by acres [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – An ammonia leak at the Manitouwadge Recreation (community) Centre has led to the township closing the facility to the public and sharing that: “For the safety of the public and our staff, will remain closed to everyone until further notice. We continue to work to [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On February 1, 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9 Unit, members of the [Read more]
As Thunder Bay’s International Airport (TBIA) reports on record passenger numbers in 2017, Northern Policy Institute’s latest commentary, “Taking Off: Factors Impacting Thunder Bay’s Air Traffic”, reveals several indicators that correlate with flight demand in recent years. Author [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – On January 16, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Greenstone Detachment, responded to a report of break and enter in progress on Kenogami Road in Longlac, Ontario. Following from this investigation a search warrant had been executed at the residence and [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On January 25, 2018 at approximately 5:20 p.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a report regarding a possible impaired driver in the Town of Marathon area. Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle in a parking lot of a [Read more]
February is right around the corner and, like January, the hot new releases continue to hit our shelves at a steady pace. In a month where many Canadians will be cheering on our athletes as they compete at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, it’s important to leave time to stay up-to-date on [Read more]
Community Grant Program Funding Projects Across the Province Ontario is investing in francophone communities across the province to promote francophone culture and encourage greater community engagement. Marie-France Lalonde, Minister of Francophone Affairs made the announcement yesterday at the [Read more]
