‘Regional’ Information
Written by Laura Lea Comeau on 31 December 2010
*SCROLL DOWN FOR FORECAST FROM ENVIRONMENT CANADA* One of the new features for 2011 will be our Weather Watchers club, open to all OntarioNewsNorth.com readers, Weather Watchers is for anyone seeing extraordinary weather conditions (whether it be a beautiful sunset, or like in this post [Read more]
Written by admin on 31 December 2010
All photos/video by Karina Hunter, ©opyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2010 SCHREIBER, ON – Sunday, December 12th, 2010 residents of Schreiber and neighbouring communities gathered at the Schreiber Recreation Centre for “Reason for the Season’ a moving and heartfelt performance by [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 30 December 2010
NIPIGON, ON – December 28th 2010 Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting radar on Hwy 11 and 17, Town of Nipigon. At approximately 8:55 a.m. police stopped a west bound Pontiac Sunfire for speeding. The driver, a 35 year old male from Thorsby, Alberta was charged for [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 December 2010
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce has anounced that nominations are now open for their elections, Wednesday, January 12th . Interested persons should send nominations via email to current MDCC President, Jeannie Allerton or by phone at 229-1846 to be added to [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 28 December 2010
FROM: Greenstone OPP DATE: December 28th, 2010 Snowmobile Fails to Stop for Police – Driver Charged GERALDTON, ON – December 27, 2010, an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police Greenstone Detachment was on patrol in the town of Geraldton when the officer observed a Motorized Snow [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 27 December 2010
December 27, 2010 McGuinty Government Partnered With More Than 60 Businesses This Year In 2010, Ontario has partnered with over 60 businesses creating and supporting more than 9,000 new, good, long-term jobs that will benefit Ontario families. With the province’s partnership, businesses have [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 26 December 2010
Northern Ontarians Can Still Apply For Help With Their Energy Costs December 24, 2010 McGuinty Government’s Tax Break Provides Relief Where It Is Needed Earlier this year, the Ontario government implemented a permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit to help eligible low- to middle-income [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 26 December 2010
For Immediate Release: December 23, 2010 2nd Annual Alumni Game Scores 730lb Food for Community Lakehead Express Soccer Club donates food and announces OTF grant THUNDER BAY, ON – The Lakehead Express Soccer Club (LEX) hosted its 2nd Annual Lakehead Express Alumni Game, in support of the [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 26 December 2010
Damage to Vehicles West of Aroland Greenstone, ON – Greenstone OPP is requesting assistance in regards to a mischief that occurred in between the first day of November and fourth day of November 2010 on the Anaconda Road, just West of Aroland on a motor vehicle. The unknown suspect(s) slashed [Read more]
Written by Rejean Raymond on 26 December 2010
The Alouette Snowmobile Club, a member of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, maintains the trails in and around Dubreuilville, Ontario. Alouette President, Rejean Raymond provides their trail condition report twice a week as a service to readers. Every effort is made to ensure trail [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 26 December 2010
FROM/DE: Greenstone OPP DATE: December 23, 2010 Greenstone, ON – It was a lovely day for the Second Annual Greenstone OPP Stuff-a-Cruiser for the Harvest Cupboard. The event took place on December 18 in [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 25 December 2010
NIPIGON, ON –Thursday the 23rd of December, 2010 at approximately 2:00 a.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a GMC pickup truck pull to the right side of the road on Hwy 11 and 17, Town of Nipigon. Officers conducted a traffic stop and investigation revealed that the driver [Read more]
Written by Township of Terrace Bay on 25 December 2010
December 21 – Christmas Lights Contest Winners From TerraceBay.ca TERRACE BAY, ON – The final judging of the Top 5 finalists for the Christmas Lights Contest based on the votes submitted by residents of Terrace Bay took place on December 21st. Congratulations to the Top 5 finalists! [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 23 December 2010
December 22, 2010 McGuinty Government Investments Help Make Ontario A Global Leader Ontario’s investments in cancer care are producing results and have established the province as a global leader, according to a new international study. The study, published in the Lancet, looked at survival [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 23 December 2010
FROM: Superior East OPP Date: December 22, 2010 WAWA, ON – November 10, 2010 Superior East OPP in Wawa received a report from Monty MacINTYRE of Hawk Junction that person(s) unknown had stolen the motor and saw mechanism from his portable saw mill. It is believed the theft occurred sometime [Read more]