‘Northern Ontario Headlines’ Information
Written by Tyler Davis on 27 June 2017
For many kids growing up in the mid 90’s, the Power Rangers were “the big thing”. From schoolyards to backyards, kids would pick their favorite ranger and would be amused for hours as they acted out scenes from the TV Show. Many movies were produced and released along with the making of [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 23 June 2017
SSM/ALGOMA DISTRICT, ON – Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect of theft. On the 14 of June at approximately 6:00 pm a male was walking by Agero located at 475 Pim Street. The male was carrying an orange bag [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 22 June 2017
TORONTO, ON – Jacqueline Pelletier is celebrating after winning a $75,000 top prize with Instant Neon 3x Multiplier (Game #1895) on a ticket she purchased at Speedy Lotto on Highway 69 in Hamner. “I love to play instant tickets,” said Jacqueline while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 20 June 2017
Are we alone in the universe? This topic has been explored by scientists and astronauts for decades both in movies and in real life. Agents Mulder and Scully gained fame for their X-Files roles which saw them utilizing their FBI connections to explore reports of the unknown. This week, a team of [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 15 June 2017
MARATHON, ON -Members of the Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions that occurred on Highway 17 in less than a twelve hour period. June 15, 2017 at 02:19am OPP, Marathon Fire Department (MFD), and Emergency Medical Services [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 12 June 2017
Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 23rd of May 2017 at approximately 7:50 p.m. a male entered Home Depot located at 530 Great Northern Road. The male entered the store with a shopping bag and placed a [Read more]
Written by Workplace Safety North on 12 June 2017
Mine rescue volunteers from Goldcorp Canada Musselwhite Mine earned more than gold hard hats from Ontario Mine Rescue, a part of Workplace Safety North (WSN), as the overall winners of the 68 th annual Provincial Mine Rescue Competition in Goderich this week. Goldcorp Musselwhite Mine, a [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 08 June 2017
GREENSTONE, ON – On June 6, 2017, at 4:16 pm, a member of the Greenstone Ontario Provicial Police (OPP) Stopped a vehicle within the town of Geraldton, Ontario, for a traffic related infraction. As a result of investigating this incident, the driver, Dakota Jimmy Wilfred SHAWANAMSH, age 24 [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 08 June 2017
Province Expanding Bail Programs and Hiring More Prosecutors Ontario is moving forward with its plan to make the criminal justice system faster and fairer by implementing programs to help reduce time-to-trial and improve the bail system in northwestern Ontario. The plan will enhance public safety [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 07 June 2017
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay-Superior North Constituency Youth Council is excited to announce its #RedefiningSuccess social media campaign. The CYC’s 22 members have been hard at work collecting stories from people around the region who are successful in all walks of life. [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 30 May 2017
Ice Cube’s claim to fame was as a member of the rap group N.W.A (the band featured in the movie Straight Outta Compton) in the 1980’s. Since then, he has diversified his career to include screenwriting, product endorsements, the formation of a professional basketball league and extensive acting [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 30 May 2017
Seven mine rescue teams from across Ontario will test their emergency response knowledge and skills 1,750 feet under Lake Huron in the world’s largest salt mine during the 68 th annual Ontario Mine Rescue Provincial Competition in Goderich, Wednesday and Thursday, June 7 and 8. Compass Minerals, [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 29 May 2017
Jeremy Halvorsen of Eldorado pleaded guilty and was fined $3,500 for hunting a cow moose without a licence and $3,500 for hunting a bull moose without a licence. Three Ontario men have been fined a total of $10,000 for moose hunting offences. Ryan Cane and Jamie De Long of Cobourg, both pleaded [Read more]
Written by FedNor on 29 May 2017
THUNDER BAY, ON – FedNor – The Government of Canada is investing $246,500 to support infrastructure improvements and help increase accessibility at three community assets in the Thunder Bay region. This FedNor investment will support three strategic initiatives led the City of Thunder Bay, [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 29 May 2017
MARATHON, ON – On May 26, 2017 at approximately 10:20 a.m. members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision east of Marathon on Highway 17, near Dunk Lake. A single motor vehicle, a small 4 door car travelling east bound, lost control and [Read more]