‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by Superior East OPP on 24 January 2018
WAWA, ON – On Sunday January 21, 2018 at approximately 8:00 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa address regarding a report of a dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that an altercation had taken place between a female [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 24 January 2018
WAWA, ON – On Friday January 19, 2018 at approximately 10:15 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa address regarding a report of a dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that an altercation had taken place between a male [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 23 January 2018
WAWA, ON – On Saturday January 20, 2018 at approximately 1:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a local Chapleau address regarding a report of an unwanted person. At the scene investigation revealed that an altercation had taken [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 23 January 2018
It seems that, like a fine wine, some actors only get better with age. Liam Neeson has soared in popularity in his 60’s with a number of wildly popular action flicks. The two lead actors in this week’s headline new release are both also in their 60’s, but no show signs of wanting to sit [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 22 January 2018
SUDBURY, ON – The Government of Canada is investing in Science North to engage youth in Northern Ontario schools and First Nations communities in coding and programming, Sudbury Member of Parliament Paul Lefebvre and Nickel Belt Member of Parliament Marc Serré announced today at Science North. [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 19 January 2018
GREENSTONE, ON – On January 16, 2018, at 12:56 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Greenstone Detachment, responded to a report of a residential break and enter in progress on Kenogami Road in Longlac, Ontario. Police arrived at the scene and detained four people found within [Read more]
Written by Brenda Grundt Wawa-News.com on 18 January 2018
This is the Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Ontario Northland bus at 3:06 p.m. Ontario Northland began providing service to more communities in Northern Ontario on Monday. [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 12 January 2018
Version française ci-dessous Senator Lynn Beyak was jettisoned from the Conservative Caucus recently after spending the better part of a year defending intolerant statements aimed at First Nations – many of whom she ostensibly represents. The move was made after leadership in the Senate [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 11 January 2018
From @511ONNorthwestern 7:51am Jan 12, 2018 Hwy11 EB at Picnic Point Rd, lane is reopened. From @OPP_NWR Hwy 11 Now Open from #Longlac through to #Hearst, slow down. #DriveSafe and #PlanAhead _______________________________ Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 11 January 2018
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW WARNINGS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY Flash freeze warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops. Mild and rainy [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 09 January 2018
Coulrophobia is defined as being the fear of clowns. The happy-go-lucky circus fixtures are meant to bring joy to the lives of people young and old. Instead, for many, it is a fear that they just can’t shake. Legendary author Stephen King exploited this fear with his 1986 novel “IT”- about [Read more]
Written by P. M. Gilmartin Funeral Home Ltd. on 09 January 2018
Victoria CHRISTIANSON (January 26, 1945 – January 2, 2018) passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Marcel Christianson. Very caring mother of Peter, Florinda (Lyle) and Marcel (GerriLynn). Loving grandmother of Savanna, Windwalker, and [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 January 2018
In an article published January 3, 2018, CBC Reporter Jeff Waters describes how a former physician in Manitouwadge committed an act of professional misconduct, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, leading to the signing of a Cease to Practice document in March 2017. In [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 03 January 2018
Here’s hoping that everyone had a safe, happy and enjoyable holiday season. As the tree now sits at the end of the driveway, and the calendar flips to 2018, it’s time to turn the focus back to movies. January promises to be a good month for new releases with a few highly anticipated titles set [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 03 January 2018
NIPIGON, ON – On Sunday December 31, 2017 at approximately 1:00pm, officers from the Nipigon and Thunder Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Traffic Collision Investigators (TCI) and the OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) as well as Shuniah Fire Department, and [Read more]