‘Regional’ Information
Written by LucLevesque on 24 June 2010
Dubreuilville ATV Club will be having a ride and camp-out July 10th 11th Ride will leave from the Quickee Mart in Dubreuilville on July 10th @ 9:30am. We will be visiting historic sites along the way. For those without an ATV, we will have directions for how to access the camp site by car/truck [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 24 June 2010
West Fire Region Wednesday, June 23, 2010 There was one new fire confirmed in the Thunder Bay District of the West Fire Region, and the Red Lake District was investigating the report of two possible new fires by the evening of June 23. Smokey conditions are being reported in the Red Lake District [Read more]
Written by St. Martin School on 24 June 2010
St. Martin Talent Show Donates to Harvest Food Bank TERRACE BAY, ON – St. Martin Student Council hosted their First Annual Talent Show on May 27th. Student Council decided to put their faith into action by requesting donations in lieu of an admission fee. Due to the economic circumstances [Read more]
Written by admin on 24 June 2010
Dubreuilville Father’s Day Walleye Derby a success by Karina Hunter In spite of record low water levels on the Magpie River, Dubreuilville’s Father’s Day Walleye Derby, one of the largest in the area with $12 000+ in prizes, was a huge success this weekend. Unfortunately, the [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 24 June 2010
From the Weather Network Midland residents left picking up the pieces after possible tornado touches down It will be a day of assessing the damage and picking up the pieces for anyone living in the town of Midland. A series of intense thunderstorms tore across Ontario on Monday. Around 6:30p.m. a [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 23 June 2010
A Timmins man has been fined $3,000 for hunting on private property. Sylvain Gravel pleaded guilty to trespassing while hunting and shooting across a roadway. In addition to his fines, Gravel is suspended from hunting for one year. His rifle, seized during the investigation, will be returned once [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 23 June 2010
Ministry completes 3 week walleye fishery focused enforcement blitz June 22nd, 2010 The Ministry of Natural Resources laid 120 charges and issued 333 warnings during a three-week enforcement blitz focusing on the walleye fishery in northeastern Ontario. Conservation officers checked 6,690 anglers [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 23 June 2010
Nitam Giigidowin Project Officially Launched FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, ON – June 18th, 2010 – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care (Dilico) are pleased to announce that for the first time, preschool aboriginal children living on First Nations in [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 23 June 2010
3 Motor Vehicle Collisions Investigated NIPIGON, ON – During the weekend of June 18th to June 20th, 2010 Nipigon/Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 27 calls for service and issued numerous Provincial Offence Notices. Police investigated three motor vehicle collisions and [Read more]
Written by admin on 22 June 2010
NFSC – Newsletters on OntarioNewsNorth.com Spring has sprung in the Northeastern Forest Community and, in celebration of the new season, the Northeast Superior Forest Community (NSFC) has released their Spring 2010 edition of The Forest News. The Forest News is a great way to stay informed [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 22 June 2010
“Batchewana First Nation Dismantles Railway Blockade, For Now” At 8:00am this morning Batchewana First Nation community members began to dismantle the railway blockade, which was erected yesterday in opposition to the HST. The dismantle came after a collective agreement amongst organizers, and [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 22 June 2010
Hyer on the Hill Cell Phone Freedom One of the symbols of modern life is the cell phone, and for good reason. More and more people rely on them for business and to connect with family and friends. You don’t have to be a chatty teenager to understand that they have become an indispensible part [Read more]
Written by admin on 22 June 2010
West Fire Region Monday, June 21 2010 – Summer There was one new fire reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 21. Nipigon District Fire 37, located in the Aroland area. It is 0.1 hectares in size. Good progress was reported on Nipigon Fire Number 35 on June 21 with minimal [Read more]
Written by admin on 22 June 2010
WHITE RIVER, ON – June 19th, 2010 – Members of White River’s Harmony Club, gathered to face off at cards this Saturday evening. They were, as always, very welcoming when I arrived and happy to fill me in on the Club’s latest news as they played bid Euchre. I asked [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 22 June 2010
Charity Casino Streets Closed for Classic Cars by Ron Jung THUNDER BAY, ON – June 19th, 2010 – The Thunder Bay Vintage Sports Car Club hosted a memorable 3 day event this past weekend. All types of vintage sports cars started arriving on Thursday to register and take part in a [Read more]