Denis Duguay passed away peacefully at the Manitouwadge General Hospital with his son by his side on Thursday January 12, 2016 at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Derek and René Duguay. Proud grandfather of Zachary and Damon. Dear son of Rita and the late Raymond Duguay. Dear brother of [Read more]
The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has approved short-term funding to support the Kwae Kii Win Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), being operated by Shelter House Thunder Bay. The North West LHIN will supply one-time funding for the Kwae Kii Win MAP for the continuity of service, and [Read more]
Thunder Bay OPP Locate Stranded Family on Dorion Cut Off Road THUNDER BAY, ON – January 1, 2017, at approximately 6:40 pm officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for police assistance. A family, (two adults and two children), were [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has launched a new websiteto support Nova, OAC’s new online grant application and management system, which is now live. The dynamic new website and Nova will make it easier for applicants to search for granting programs that best suit a proposed arts [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Thursday January 5, 2017 at approximately 4:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment responded to a Break and Enter incident to a residence located on Golf Course Road in Chapleau Ontario. The incident took place between Wednesday [Read more]
Since opening our doors on December 1st, 2010, one of the most popular actors with our customers seems to be Mark Wahlberg. His movies never fail to perform- including our number 1 rental of all time- Contraband. This week, Wahlberg is back in an incredible true story about an oil rig disaster. [Read more]
Here’s hoping that everyone had a safe and happy New Year as well as an enjoyable Holiday season! For most, the break is now over and it’s back to work- or school. There were a number of great new movies to keep the movie lover occupied over the holidays, and this trend will continue in [Read more]
12:13 AM EST Wednesday 04 January 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa Armstrong – Auden – Wabakimi Park Beardmore – Jellicoe – Macdiarmid Snow will [Read more]
Alerts for: Kapuskasing – Hearst 10:03 PM EST Tuesday 03 January 2017 Blowing snow advisory in effect for: Fraserdale – Pledger Lake Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected or occurring in some locations. Snow and blowing snow starting tonight. A low pressure system from [Read more]
Part 3 of 3 in our Christmas Report Series Santa’s Sleigh Santa Claus’ sleigh is one magical way of transportation! Before we start , make sure to read my previouse reports on Santa Claus and his reindeer HERE. Now, lets start! NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has [Read more]
As of Jan. 1, 2017, a new regulation comes into effect that will prohibit police from requesting identifying information arbitrarily, or based on a person’s race or presence in a high-crime neighbourhood during certain police-public interactions. The regulation reflects feedback from public [Read more]
As we approach the New Year many are thinking about making a resolution. Usually these are meant to better our life in some way, but whatever the goal may be, the idea of setting a New Year’s resolution is pretty much ingrained in our society so it might not surprise you that the practice is [Read more]
Provincial Program Helps Save Seniors Money and Stay Healthy Ontario is reminding seniors who are turning 65 in 2017 that, starting January 1, they will be eligible to get the shingles vaccine free of charge, saving them approximately $170 and helping them stay healthy. Seniors aged 65 to 70 can [Read more]
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MARATHON, ON –On December 30, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. members of the Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of intoxicated subjects on the road, at Peninsula Road, Town of Marathon. The subjects were located by police operating a motor vehicle. The vehicle [Read more]
