‘Regional’ Information
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 13 January 2015
NIPIGON, ON – Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure: Highway 17 East of Nipigon from the Hwy#11/17 junction to Gravel River due to a Train Derailment. The estimated duration of Road Advisory is unknown at this time. Detour (if [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 13 January 2015
WAWA, ON – January 12, 2015 at 10:40 am officers from the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a Theft of gas from a White River business. A description of the suspect auto and driver were provided to all Superior East OPP members. The motor vehicle [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 11 January 2015
The Prime Minster replaced the embattled Minister of Veteran’s Affairs this week in a move that many feel was both inevitable and overdue. After years of gaffes, bad press, and general distrust the relationship between Canada’s veterans and Stephen Harper’s government was at an all-time low [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge Public School on 10 January 2015
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge Public School students were excited to be taking part in the ‘Hour of Code’ recently. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. The Hour of Code [Read more]
Written by Michel Lafrance on 08 January 2015
2014 has certainly been an exciting year for me as the President of the Kenogamisis Fish and Game as well as the Geraldton Snow Club. We had overwhelming support for both the Geraldton and Longlac snow clubs. This tells me that we are appreciated for all the hard work our volunteers do for our [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District CrimeStoppers on 07 January 2015
Crime Stoppers and the OPP are asking for your help in solving a Theft that occurred in the town of Longlac. Sometime between May and December 2014 an unknown suspect(s) went to the Longlac Snow Club and stole 1217.25 liters of diesel fuel valued at $1,500.83. The suspect would have had to have a [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 06 January 2015
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for shooting and abandoning a cow moose on December 12 or early on December 13, 2014. The carcass was found beside a disused railway bed four kilometres west of Dog River [Read more]
Written by Alzheimer Society Thunder Bay on 06 January 2015
Women doubly affected says Alzheimer Society THUNDER BAY, ON– Did you know that women represent 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease? They could be your mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers or friends – even you. The Alzheimer Society is kicking off Alzheimer Awareness [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 06 January 2015
RESOLVE TO WATCH It’s 2015 and the Crossover Insider is back! Here’s hoping that everyone had a very enjoyable and fulfilling holiday season! 2015 is shaping up to be an exciting one in the movie world as a number of highly anticipated big blockbuster hits will be debuting in theatres, DVD and [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 05 January 2015
TORONTO, ON – Congratulations to Michael Bray of Blind River winner of $105,198.60 from the December 24, 2014 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Michael also won $2 in the ENCORE portion of his play. Since LOTTO 6/49 was launched in June 1982, Ontario players have won more than $10 billion in prizes, including [Read more]
Written by Superior-Greenstone District School Board on 05 January 2015
Submitted by Stacey Wallwin, E-Learning Contact SGDSB TERRACE BAY, ON – During the week of December 8-14, Superior-Greenstone District School Board participated in the global Hour of Code event. 25 teachers and over 600 students participated in this global event. To date over 80 152 842 [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 January 2015
NORTHERN ONTARIO MUSIC AND FILM AWARDS 2015 will mark the return of the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards (NOMFA). As of 2015, the NOMFA will be held on a biennial basis, with the next event being held in May 2017. In 2008, Music and Film in Motion (MFM) launched the NOMFA conference in [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 03 January 2015
GREENSTONE, ON – December 23, 2014 at 8:03am Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment was notified of a Break and Enter into a residence in Geraldton located in the area of First Street West and Third Avenue South West. The investigation led to Stephan CYR a local 41 year old male [Read more]
Written by St. Martin School on 27 December 2014
Submitted by Marylyn Turcotte The students and staff of St. Martin School belong to an organization called the Holy Childhood Association. This is a worldwide Mission club which began in 1843 and was set up especially for children. The motto for the Canadian section is “Children Helping [Read more]
Written by St. Martin School on 27 December 2014
Submitted by Marylyn Turcotte TERRACE BAY, ON – The annual shoe box collection has become one of our special Christmas traditions at St. Martin School. It is a very important lead-up to Christmas activity because our focus turns to others. Participation in Operation Christmas Child is an [Read more]