‘Regional’ Information
Written by Emeraude Hunter on 22 January 2017
Happy Winter! In Northern Ontario, winter can be cold and hard to manage (snow ,ice, etc.). But it can also be VERY fun! Here’s some ideas for activities for all ages , whether you are still a kid or just a kid at heart! Outdoors If you don’t have time or enough snow to build [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 22 January 2017
Deadline to apply extended for Canada Summer Jobs funding has been extended to February 3rd, 2017! Are you a small business owner or running a not-for-profit? Do you need some extra boots on the ground during the summer of 2017 – Canada’s 150th anniversary year? Why not join thousands of other [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 19 January 2017
Local Grants will support projects across Region January 17, 2017 Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North and Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs and MPP for Thunder Bay Atikokan, announced that four local non-profit and charitable [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 18 January 2017
Patrice CORMIER – Pat would like to let you know that his work here is done. On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 he received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family [Read more]
Written by Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities on 18 January 2017
KAPUSKASING, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) continues to be concerned about the impacts of energy costs on the Northern Ontario economy. The issue was heavily discussed at the recent meeting of the Board of Directors’ on January 12, 2017 in North Bay. Whether [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 17 January 2017
ONJanuary has been an exciting month for new releases and this week continues that trend. A twist filled thriller, a hilarious action comedy, a spooky possession story, and a new animated adventure all release this week making it quite a diversified slate of new titles sure to please every member [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 16 January 2017
WAWA, ON – On Thursday January 5, 2017 at approximately 4:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment responded to a Break and Enter incident to a residence located on Golf Course Road in Chapleau Ontario. As a result of an extensive investigation [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 16 January 2017
Fined $5,000 for Over-limit of Fish A Louisiana man has been fined $5,000 for a fishing offence. Charles Ward of Monterey, Louisiana, pleaded guilty and was fined $5,000 for possessing an over-limit of fish. He also received a one-year fishing licence suspension. Court heard that on August 24, [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 16 January 2017
A Beardmore man has been fined a total of $1,100 for fishing and boating offences. Benjamin MacAdam pleaded guilty and was fined $500 for fishing without a licence, and $600 for operating a vessel without personal life-saving and vessel safety equipment on board. MacAdam is also prohibited from [Read more]
Written by P. M. Gilmartin Funeral Home Ltd. on 15 January 2017
Denis Duguay passed away peacefully at the Manitouwadge General Hospital with his son by his side on Thursday January 12, 2016 at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Derek and René Duguay. Proud grandfather of Zachary and Damon. Dear son of Rita and the late Raymond Duguay. Dear brother of [Read more]
Written by North West LHIN on 11 January 2017
The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has approved short-term funding to support the Kwae Kii Win Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), being operated by Shelter House Thunder Bay. The North West LHIN will supply one-time funding for the Kwae Kii Win MAP for the continuity of service, and [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 11 January 2017
Thunder Bay OPP Locate Stranded Family on Dorion Cut Off Road THUNDER BAY, ON – January 1, 2017, at approximately 6:40 pm officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for police assistance. A family, (two adults and two children), were [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 11 January 2017
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has launched a new websiteto support Nova, OAC’s new online grant application and management system, which is now live. The dynamic new website and Nova will make it easier for applicants to search for granting programs that best suit a proposed arts [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 10 January 2017
WAWA, ON – On Thursday January 5, 2017 at approximately 4:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment responded to a Break and Enter incident to a residence located on Golf Course Road in Chapleau Ontario. The incident took place between Wednesday [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 10 January 2017
Since opening our doors on December 1st, 2010, one of the most popular actors with our customers seems to be Mark Wahlberg. His movies never fail to perform- including our number 1 rental of all time- Contraband. This week, Wahlberg is back in an incredible true story about an oil rig disaster. [Read more]