The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with Ontario’s recent announcement of the government’s plan to develop a provincial forestry strategy to reduce red tape and create an environment that supports growth and competitiveness within the sector. As announced by [Read more]
DORION TOWNSHIP, ON – On Friday September 28, 2018, at approximately 5 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 11/17 in Dorion Township in the District of Thunder Bay. Investigation revealed that a [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous Last week I attended a rally on the steps of Parliament organized by veterans suffering from the long-lasting effects of the anti-malarial drug Mefloquinne. It struck me that this is becoming the new normal as veterans are forced to take their struggles with Veterans [Read more]
Dodges questions on funding cut for natural gas project in North Bay QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Monday, Vic Fedeli, Doug Ford’s finance minister, confirmed that Ford will cut $100 million – the entire fund for natural gas expansion in northern and rural Ontario – [Read more]
This week’s headline new release brings into focus a dark chapter in Canadian history. Although the subject matter makes for an emotional watch, “Indian Horse” is arguably the most important movie released this year as it tackles the story of a boy who faces the perils of a residential school [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge and Northern Broadband Wireless are pleased to announce a joint venture that will see high speed internet service provided to the residents and businesses of Manitouwadge. Northern Broadband Wireless Ltd. (NBW) has worked extensively to extend a [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Hunting season is upon us and the Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind all hunters that safety need to be their first priority when heading out into the outdoors this fall. Some safety rules hunters are asked to keep in mind during [Read more]
The press release below from the Rainy River District OPP includes important information for everyone to be aware of as well as some helpful tips regarding how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. FORT FRANCES, ON – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want you to confirm [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On Sept 21, 2018 at approximately 12:02 a.m. officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Terrace Bay Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Marathon Fire Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 west of the [Read more]
TON Summit a Success COCHRANE, ON – September 13th, leaders from Northern Ontario’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities prepared a historic framework that will be used to bring communities, industry and government together with a common goal to achieve sustainable and shared economic [Read more]
Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club team doctor to moderate, and players will share personal experiences with concussion The Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is hosting Kids and Concussion: What You Need to Know, a public education [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – The Government of Canada is investing $123,000 in Science North over the next three years to deliver Girls’ Summer Science Camps across Northern Ontario during the summers of 2018, 2019 and 2020. Science North is among the recipients of funding through the Natural Sciences and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is advising residents that, effective September 19, 2018 at 3:30 p.m., the boil water advisory has been lifted as per testing and directive from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Regular use of water can now be resumed. [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Monday, the NDP’s labour critic, Jamie West, said that by cancelling the minimum wage increase, Doug Ford is taking more than $2,000 a year out of the pocket of minimum wage earners. West said that with that kind of financial strain being inflicted on [Read more]
We’ve touched on it before, but there are some movie franchises that have enjoyed success spanning decades while earning billions of dollars at the box office. Jurassic Park is one of those franchises. Way back in 1993, movie goers were treated to the first of the Jurassic Park movies featuring [Read more]
