‘Regional’ Information
Written by Press Release on 18 September 2018
Eaglesmith Ready to Rock the Back Roads of Rural Ontario Fred Eaglesmith’s career playing music as a travelling, iconic, independent musician is, what you might call “Songwriting in Motion”. Things are always on the hotter side of busy for the road rocker, who is currently in Western Canada [Read more]
Written by FedNor on 14 September 2018
Version française ci-dessous Government of Canada investment assists with renovations to create more collaborative spaces at Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario THUNDER BAY, ON — FedNor – Businesses, entrepreneurs and [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 12 September 2018
New Commentary explores how passenger rail service in Northern Ontario could enhance inter-community connectivity and quality of life NORTHERN ONTARIO – In response to Ontario’s Draft 2041 Northern Ontario Multimodal Transportation Strategy, Northern Policy Institute (NPI) has [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 10 September 2018
In 2001, we were introduced to charismatic thief Danny Ocean and his crew of likeable conmen. Less than 24 hours into his parole, Danny was already orchestrating his next plot- an elaborate and seemingly impossible heist. Starring George Clooney in the main role and featuring other big names like [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 10 September 2018
Same Day in Rossport as Around the World What do an oil drum, a water gun, and nurdles all have in common? They were all found at last year’s International Coastal Clean-up! Join Parks Canada and local volunteers at Wardrope Park in Rossport, ON from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on September 15th to help [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 08 September 2018
Ontario Ministry of Labour Court Bulletin Convicted: FNX Mining Company Inc. o/a KGHM International (FNX); head office 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Location: The company’s copper ore mine (Morrison Mine) near Onaping (Sudbury area), Ontario. Description of Offence: A worker [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 07 September 2018
Version française ci-dessous NAFTA by any other name could be the acceptable solution When the US and Mexico announced a trade agreement signed without Canadian involvement in late August many observers were wondering if it marked the end of the North American Trade Agreement. Adding fuel to [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 05 September 2018
Well it’s that time of the year. The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter, and the geese are being spotted in grassy fields as they prepare to fly south. Yes it’s September – bad news for hot weather lovers but good news for the movie lovers. As fall approaches, many of [Read more]
Written by admin on 03 September 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018 Ontario residents go to the polls to elect their municipal representatives. In Marathon, though Mayor Rick Dumas has been acclaimed for a fourth term, voters still need to choose four (4) councillors, serve on their Town Council, from among the following candidates: Darlene [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 28 August 2018
Remember when we were 9 or 10 years old? The simpler times when the biggest issue in life was learning the multiplication tables? Those were the days! Imagine if, despite growing up and moving your separate ways, you could keep a favorite childhood game alive and well? That’s what a group of [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 27 August 2018
WAWA, ON – On Wednesday August 22, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a local Wawa residence regarding a family dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that an altercation had taken place between a female and a male. As a [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 27 August 2018
WAWA, ON – On Wednesday August 22, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a local Wawa address in regards to a family dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that a female had threatened another female. As a result a 28 years [Read more]
Written by Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities on 27 August 2018
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wishes to thank Mayor Al Spacek for his many years of Leadership and Dedication as President of FONOM. Mayor Spacek announced at the FONOM Conference this spring that he would not be seeking re-election in October. An election of Officers [Read more]
Written by admin on 27 August 2018
All alerts in the region have ended including, as of 11:10 EDT Monday 27 August 2018, the watches (previously published) listed below. _____________________________ Watches 8:34 AM EDT Monday 27 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Geraldton – [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 27 August 2018
GREENSTONE, ON – On August 18, 2018 at approximately 4:15 p.m. officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11, 40 km East of Longlac. A motor vehicle (small car) travelling Eastbound on Hwy 11 lost [Read more]