‘Regional’ Information
Written by Superior East OPP on 06 March 2020
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]
Written by Tyler Davis on 03 March 2020
Water is a necessity of life. We may take it for granted at times, but we need it for drinking, bathing, showering, cooking and more. Imagine if the water that we were using for our day-to-day activities was tainted and we didn’t even know it. In this week’s headline new release, a shocking [Read more]
Written by admin on 02 March 2020
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, February 29, 2020, the Marathon Sno-Kickers Snowmobile Club hosted a Poker Run to Dunk Lake then back to Marathon. Trail conditions were excellent and 37 riders came out for their chance at more than $1000 in prizes. In addition to Sno-Kickers’ members, a number [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 02 March 2020
WAWA, ON – On February 29, 2020, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 approximately 25 km south of Wawa, Ontario. At 3:48 p.m., police observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of [Read more]
Written by admin on 27 February 2020
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club’s (OFSC) D-110 Trail from Highway 17 into Manitouwadge was groomed today thanks to the Marathon Sno-Kickers Vice-President Jeremy Nuttall, accompanied by Gabby Tomlinson. Algoma Snow Plan Affiliation Vice-President Craig [Read more]
Written by Kenora OPP on 26 February 2020
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]
Written by Tyler Davis on 25 February 2020
Back in 2013, the folks at Disney captivated the hearts of the young and the young at heart, with the music filled animated smash hit Frozen. Before long, Anna, Elsa, Sven and Olaf were household names and their faces could be found on various forms of merchandise and memorabilia. Frozen would go [Read more]
Written by admin on 22 February 2020
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday, February 14, Township of Manitouwadge Community Programmer Reene Warren hosted the Opening Ceremony of Frosty Days 2020 at the Kiwissa Ski Centre outside the chalet. Included in the ceremony was the annual recognition of Citizen of the Year, chosen from among [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 11 February 2020
The Academy Awards show is arguably the most anticipated event in Hollywood. It is a night to honour the very best in acting, producing, writing, etc over the course of the previous year. This year’s show has come and gone resulting in a historic moment with Parasite, a South Korean film, [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 11 February 2020
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]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 11 February 2020
LONGLAC, ON – On February 5, 2020 at approximately 9:48 a.m., officers on patrol from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on motor vehicle in the Town of Longlac, Ontario. An investigation by police resulted in the seizure of a [Read more]
Written by admin on 10 February 2020
MARATHON, ON – Regular meeting of Marathon Town Council originally streamed live Monday, February 10, 2020. (Meeting begins officially at 4min20sec on video). RELATED LINKS Visit the Town of Marathon website Follow Town of Marathon on Twitter [Read more]
Written by admin on 09 February 2020
UPDATE: Though for most the internet has returned it seems, at least officially, repairs continue and so there could be additional outages. Customers can learn more at www.shaw.ca/updates. ____________________________ Post below originally published Feb. 4. 2020 MANITOUWADGE, ON – Shaw Cable [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 February 2020
MANITOUWADGE, ON – February 2, 2020, a mild winter day perfect for skiing, we recorded our descent on the Bunny Run which ended on the 614 Run (Click play on video above to view). If you enjoy this look at Manitouwade’s Kiwissa Ski Centre and would like to see more, let us know in the [Read more]
Written by admin on 06 February 2020
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is cautioning anyone in the community of the following advisory from Thunder Bay District Health Unit Environmental Health Programs Public Health Inspector Ken Adams, C.P.H.I.(C) : All persons consuming water from the Manitouwadge Drinking Water [Read more]