NIPIGON, ON – The Township of Nipigon has shared the notice quoted below on their website advising a Local Emergency has been declared. Though it states this does not impact the ‘overall operations’ of the Township the public should be aware that March 23, 2020 the Township of [Read more]
Kashechewan left to flood, or evacuate to communities already strained by COVID-19 SIOUX LOOKOUT and KAPUSKASING, ON – Sol Mamakwa, the MPP for Kiiwetinoong and critic for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, and Guy Bourgouin, the MPP for Mushkegowuk-James Bay, said that Kashechewan First [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Today, Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the TBDHU region. A male in his sixties who resides in Thunder Bay is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 for TBDHU. His spouse is [Read more]
Message from President and CEO Paul Andre and Board Chair Sandra Haddad Our vision of every worker home safe and healthy has taken on an even deeper meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic. WSN is helping to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 infection by keeping our offices closed and our employees [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On March 24, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the OPP Northeast Region Canine Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – On March 24, 2020, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a member of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an eastbound minivan dragging its muffler on Highway 17 in White River Township. The vehicle was stopped in White River and [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of Terrace Bay’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) has met numerous times, most recently on March 24th at 10am to discuss updates from the Federal and Provincial governments; updates from health agencies that we [Read more]
Many Ontario Municipalities in partnership with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) are cautioning residents and visitors to keep in mind what toilets are designed to dispose of. The following press release has been issued by municipalities and the OCWA (along with the instruction that [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – March 23, 2020 the Town of Marathon declared a state of emergency to the Province of Ontario due to Public Health Concerns in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The letter below is automatically loaded when visiting the town’s website in addition to other [Read more]
ABPA Calls on Government Stimulus for First Nation Businesses THUNDER BAY, ON – The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is calling on the federal and provincial government to put measures in place for First Nation businesses in Northern Ontario as COVID-19 becomes a rapidly [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On March 18, 2020, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter occurrence at a residence on Cherry Street in Chapleau. The break and enter occurred at some point between February 13 and March 18, [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On March 4, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a domestic dispute in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested and [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On February 29, 2020, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a criminal harassment complaint involving a resident of Wawa. On March 1, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers observed the accused person and placed the [Read more]
NORTHERN, ON – With the nicer weather approaching, many cottage and seasonal property owners begin to open their properties for the season. However, it is important to protect your investment all year-round. Some tips to safeguard your cottage include: Secure your windows and doors. Close [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On September 19, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a historic sexual assault that occurred in Wawa, Ontario. Members from the Superior East Crime Unit were involved in the investigation. As a result of [Read more]
