MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday, February 16th the Township of Manitouwadge annual Frosty Days Winter Carnival weekend opening ceremonies were held at the Kiwissa Ski Centre. Manitouwadge Recreation Director Shawna Patterson welcomed those in attendance before announcing the 2018 Citizen of the [Read more]
Gélinas says couple reunification should be a priority in long-term care QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP Health critic Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas once again called on the Liberal Minister of Health this morning to prioritize the reunification of 91 year old Gottfried Adler and his 88 year old [Read more]
Back in 2015 Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg hit the screen in a comedy about a father and a step-father dueling for the attention of their two children. Daddy’s Home became an instant comedic hit grossing a whopping 242.8 million dollars at the North American box office. The fact that Wahlberg [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On February 1, 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9, members of the Marathon [Read more]
More Patients and Families in the Geraldton Area to receive compassionate palliative care closer to home Ontario is partnering with local communities to add 1 new hospice bed to the Geraldton District Hospital that will provide patients and families in Geraldton with better access to compassionate [Read more]
Treacher Collins syndrome is defined as a genetic disorder characterized by deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. It is not curable but may be treated with reconstructive surgery. Needless to say, the people who suffer from this condition look much different than you or me and, as a [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft and fraud. In the early morning of the 30th of January 2018 an unidentified individual stole a purse that contained a credit card. An unidentified [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On February 7, 2018 at approximately 3:35 a.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were on general patrol in the Town of Marathon. Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON – On June 6, 2017, the James Bay Detachments Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into allegations of fraud involving two males in the Town of Kapuskasing, Ontario. Police investigation revealed that between September 2014 and February [Read more]
Disturbance Call Results in Drug Charge for Wawa Woman WAWA, ON – On Friday February 2, 2018 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa address regarding a disturbance call. While at the scene police observed and [Read more]
NAKINA, ON – Shoppers in Nakina will soon face longer travel times to get groceries. On March 31st, 2018 the North West Company will close the Northern Store in their community. “This location is no longer sustainable and as a result we made the difficult decision to close our Northern Nakina [Read more]
There are a lot of perks to living in Northern Ontario. The towns are safe and family friendly. We all know one another and everyone bands together to help out during times of need. And perhaps the biggest draw is the natural beauty that surrounds us. On the other hand, being surrounded by acres [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – An ammonia leak at the Manitouwadge Recreation (community) Centre has led to the township closing the facility to the public and sharing that: “For the safety of the public and our staff, will remain closed to everyone until further notice. We continue to work to [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On February 1, 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9 Unit, members of the [Read more]
As Thunder Bay’s International Airport (TBIA) reports on record passenger numbers in 2017, Northern Policy Institute’s latest commentary, “Taking Off: Factors Impacting Thunder Bay’s Air Traffic”, reveals several indicators that correlate with flight demand in recent years. Author [Read more]
