‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by admin on 25 July 2017
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The annual ATV Jamboree was held Saturday July 15, 2017. From a maximum of 80 participants 79 were registered (a reminder to register early for 2018 to avoid disappointment as each year has seen the jamboree grow significantly). A total of 4 trails were available for riders [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 25 July 2017
Seniors care inquiry can’t stop with Wettlaufer case LONDON, ON – Ontario NDP Long-Term Care critic Teresa Armstrong issued the following statement regarding the professional misconduct hearing for convicted serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer, happening today at the College of Nurses of [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 25 July 2017
Chances are you’ve heard of Mark Zuckerberg, Martha Stewart and Richard Branson. These high profile CEO’s run multi-billion dollar industries employing thousands across the globe. This week, those big name magnates take a step aside as Boss Baby makes his presence known. Voiced by Alec Baldwin, [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 24 July 2017
The Northern Ontario Party is proud to announce that we will be hosting an Executive Board Election at our AGM on the weekend of August 12th to 14th. The vote will be to affirm or negate positions on our executive board and will be held on August 13th . Once the results are read, The [Read more]
Written by admin on 24 July 2017
MISSISSAUGA, ON – The 2 annual induction ceremony for the Ontario Boxing Hall of Fame was held Saturday, May 27, 2017 as part of the Canadian Boxing Expo. The Ontario Boxing Hall of Fame’s goal is to recognize and document the outstanding achievements by the athletes and support [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 24 July 2017
WAWA, ON – On Wednesday July 19, 2017, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a Wawa address in relation to a family dispute. The investigation revealed that an altercation took place between a female and a male. As a result a Wawa female [Read more]
Written by admin on 24 July 2017
Pukaskwa National Park is excited to present Nishnaabeg Gkinoohmaaged, a series of events being hosted at Pukaskwa National Park in July and August. These events will allow visitors to meet talented Indigenous artisans and learn more about their culture through interactive presentations. Nishnaabeg [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 21 July 2017
Helping Seniors Stay Healthy, Active, Independent and Socially Connected Ontario is creating more spaces and programs to help seniors stay healthy and active by supporting 40 new seniors’ centres across the province. Dipika Damerla, Minister of Seniors Affairs, made the announcement at the [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 21 July 2017
CLICK HERE for previous Press Release related to this Update GREENSTONE, ON – On Sunday, July 16, 2017 at approximately 8:40 am, officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Greenstone Fire Service and Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 21 July 2017
Crossover Video Blue Jays win B in Schreiber Classic Friday, July 14th, the Crossover Video Blue Jays travelled to Schreiber to take part in the annual “Filane’s Classic Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament” to meet and compete with Northshore neighbours from across the region. Game #1 [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 20 July 2017
Province Reforming Licensed Residential Services Ontario is releasing a new plan to strengthen residential services — including foster care, group care, custody and respite care — to provide children and youth with safe and healthy places to live, support their growth and help them [Read more]
Written by Workplace Safety North on 20 July 2017
On behalf of the WSN Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that Paul Andre, CRSP, has accepted the position of acting WSN President and CEO, effective July 1, 2017. Paul has served as Vice President of Prevention Services at WSN since 2010. The former CEO and Field Services Manager of the [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 18 July 2017
It seems hard to believe that it was way back in 1933 that the world was first introduced to the giant gorilla known as Kong. In that version of the film, a movie crew visits a tropical island where Kong takes a liking to actress Ann Darrow (played by Fay Wray). He is then captured [Read more]
Written by Schreiber OPP Detachment on 18 July 2017
CLICK HERE for previous release related to the missing boater SCHREIBER, ON – Members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a missing boater on Whitesand Lake. On Sunday, July 16, 2017, OPP were notified that a 47-year- old man from [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 17 July 2017
GREENSTONE, ON – On Sunday, July 16, 2017 at approximately 8:40 am, officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Greenstone Fire Service and Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle collision between a car and a [Read more]