Marie MacGREGOR, March 27, 1936 – December 28, 2017, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Manitouwadge General Hospital. Beloved wife of Donald “Don” MacGregor. Proud mother of Sandra Pilon (Yvon) and Donna Keller (Fred). Loving grandmother of Sonia, Kristin, [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Following an investigation by the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Sudbury OPP Crime Unit, an off duty Provincial Constable has been charged in relation to a domestic violence complaint which occurred on December 21, 2017, [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – The Employee Health and Wellness Committee at Geraldton District Hospital is pleased to announce, that through their diligent efforts, and the generosity of those attending on Saturday December 2, 2017, managed to raise $1158.00 at the hospital’s annual Christmas Dance. [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – On December 27, 2017, at approximately 11:30 pm, a member of the Greenstone Ontario Provicial Police (OPP) observed a young person operating a snowmobile without a helmet in the community of Geraldton, Ontario. The officer conducted a stop with the driver and, as a result of [Read more]
Enhanced directional signage helps visitors find their way in Northern Ontario with an investment of more than $390,000 by the Government of Canada SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Between 20 to 30 communities in Northern Ontario will benefit from a coordinated program designed to help travelers in their [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Tuesday December 19, 2017 at approximately 10:40 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 17 and 101. At the scene police observed that the male driver’s [Read more]
The Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) is delighted that the government has announced that bus service will be improved in Northern Ontario. However, reinstatement of passenger rail should also be a priority. An integrated transportation system means a truly multi-modal strategy, where [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Tuesday December 19, 2017 at approximately 11:15 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision located on Highway 17 approximately 45 kilometres south of Wawa in the Brimacombe Township District of [Read more]
Very few movies come along that cause enough hype and anticipation to lead to customers asking for them months before they hit our shelves. This week’s headline new release is one such title. Serving as a soldier during World War 2 was a harrowing and no doubt terrifying ordeal. But imagine being [Read more]
Douglas George McKENZIE passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, 2017, surrounded by his family, in his home on St. Joseph Island after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born in 1945 to Andrew and Esther McKenzie in Toronto, Ontario. He lived a full life experiencing a wide variety [Read more]
A Wawa man has been fined a total of $5,500 for moose hunting offences. Richard Watson pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for being a party to the offence of discharging a firearm from a motor boat and $4,000 for hunting a cow moose without a licence. Court heard that in October 2015, Watson, [Read more]
Province Strengthening the Economy and Creating Jobs in the North Ontario is investing in Northeastern Ontario’s television and film production sector, creating jobs in the region and revenue for local businesses supporting film crews during production. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury, made [Read more]
Back in 2014, moviegoers were introduced to a team of sharp-dressing and highly skilled secret agents operating discreetly out of a tailor shop in London, England. Starring Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson and newcomer Taron Egerton, “Kingsman The Secret Service” became an instant hit grossing [Read more]
KIRKLAND LAKE, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) commends the provincial government’s announcement to improve transportation services within and between communities across the North. The announcement to enhance bus services and implement the Community [Read more]
Snow squall warning in effect for Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Lake effect snow squalls continue to affect areas near the eastern shores of Lake Superior today. Very poor visibilities have been reported due to heavy snow and blowing snow. The most intense activity continues to affect areas [Read more]
