‘Regional’ Information
Written by Tyler Davis on 25 October 2017
Over the past couple of months, we’ve talked about several popular movie franchises and how they’ve managed to maintain popularity spanning decades. Last week marked the re-launch of one such franchise- Spider Man. This week is no exception. The original Planet of the Apes released way back in [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 25 October 2017
WAWA, ON – On October 23, 2017 at approximately 5:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and members from the Superior East (Wawa) OPP detachment executed a warrant on a residence in the town of Wawa. As a result of police investigation a [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 24 October 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of Barry Shawn Courtemanche, age 42, born on December 7th, 1974, announce his passing on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 in Cheticamp, N.S. Barry, devoted husband of Vanessa (Wastila), loving father of Sydney and Hunter, son of Gerry (Kettles) and Joe [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 24 October 2017
President of the Live from the Rock Blues and Folk Society (organization responsible for Red Rock’s awesome, annual, Live from the Rock Folk Festival) recently posted this sweet goodbye to the society’s blog : Thank you to Departing LFTR Board Members Saying farewell to LFTR Board [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 19 October 2017
Male Located Deceased WAWA, ON – On Saturday, October 14, 2017 at approximately 5:40 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment were notified of an overdue boater on Lake Kindogen located in the Township of Kalen. Investigation revealed that a 58 [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 17 October 2017
October has already marked the release of several major new titles including the likes of Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Baby Driver, The House and The Cult of Chucky. The rest of the month gets better with highly anticipated titles such as Annabelle 2, The Emojii Movie, War for the Planet of the [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 16 October 2017
Press release from: All Aboard Northern Ontario New group escalates push to revive Northlander and improve other Northern Ontario passenger trains and feeder buses NORTH BAY, ON – All Aboard Northern Ontario, a new grassroots advocacy group, today launched its campaign for the restoration of the [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 16 October 2017
Cyber Security Vital to Protect Kids, Tweens and Teens ORILLIA, ON – Preparing younger generations for the digital world is a never-ending challenge and an opportunity embraced by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to enhance education, awareness and safety in cyberspace. OPP States : [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 16 October 2017
WAWA, ON – On Wednesday October 11, 2017, at approximately 10:45 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a local Wawa address regarding a family dispute. Investigation revealed that both the male and female were on conditions. As a result [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 12 October 2017
MP Marc Serré congratulates CMIC and CEMI for their ‘Innovation Superclusters Initiative’ (ISI) submission, selected as one of the 9 finalist by Innovation Canada to submit a final application; if successful will access a piece of the $950 million of funding over five years. NICKEL [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 11 October 2017
THUNDER BAY, ON – The North Superior Workforce Planning Board (NSWPB) has been providing insight into the local and regional labour market for the past twenty years. This evening past and present board members, staff and community stakeholders will be gathering together to recognize and [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 11 October 2017
THUNDER BAY, ON – Over 2017, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has seen an increase in the number of cases of invasive group A streptococcal (IGAS) infections in our community. This infection develops when the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes gets into the blood, joints, lungs, or [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 10 October 2017
It seems as though, in recent times, the movie landscape has been dominated by sequels, prequels and remakes. Fans become attached to certain franchises and, as a result, Hollywood responds with a barrage of sequels, reboots, etc. So with that in mind, it is often welcomed news when an original [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 09 October 2017
GREENSTONE, ON – Members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are encouraging citizens to “Lock It or Lose It” and to take precautions to protect their vehicle contents from theft. In response to numerous reports of vehicle break-ins in the Longlac and Geraldton [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 08 October 2017
GREENSTONE, ON – Members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a missing person in the Longlac area. On the morning of Friday, October 6, 2017, at 10:30 am OPP were notified that 62 year old Calum HARTLEY of Longlac, Ontario, was [Read more]