June 28, 2015 16:05 As of June 28, there are currently five active forest fires in the region. One new fire, Kirkland Lake 5, is under control at 0.8 hectares. Three active forest fires are currently being observed in the far north, and Cochrane 11 is currently being held at 7 hectares. The region [Read more]
Here in Northern Ontario we know what winter driving is. Many in Northern Ontario must drive daily in dangerous conditions, to and from work, taking our children to school and sports practices, driving to medical appointments and so on. Yet-many of those making decisions on how our winter roads [Read more]
Statement by Ontario NDP Transportation Critic Wayne Gates (MPP, Niagara Falls) regarding release of 2015 Winter Highway Maintenance Action Plan “Privatizing winter road maintenance has put drivers in Ontario at risk all across the province. Everyone knows that in the winter it’s going to snow, [Read more]
Province Adding More Equipment, Anti-Icing Liquids Before Storms Today Ontario released the Winter Highway Maintenance Action Plan in response to the Auditor General of Ontario’s report on winter highway maintenance. The plan lays out how the province will continue to improve winter road [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Nipigon District MNR will be hosting the 8th Annual Bass Blast on Saturday, July 4. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Nipigon District, the event will take place from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on the East Beach of Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. Participants [Read more]
There were no fires reported on July 18. Current as of June 19, Cochrane 6 continues to be the region’s only active fire. The forest fire hazard ranges from low to high throughout the region. The areas of greatest concern include the centre and far north of the region. Out of Province Ontario [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Tuesday June 16, 2015 approximately 06:00am, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were advised of a motor vehicle collision involving two motor vehicles on Highway 17 near the Black River Bridge approximately 15 km east of Marathon ON. A [Read more]
Every year, The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program enrols kids from across the country, due to lawn mower accidents that could have been prevented. A few seconds of fun in the wrong place changed their lives forever. Thank you for reading this important message. Dear Editor, When it comes to [Read more]
Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Opening: Location: Hwy 17, 3.3 km east of Hwy 614 Re-Opened: East bound lane re-opened at 1615 hrs. alternating east/west traffic tthrough. Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road [Read more]
A Sioux Narrows man has been fined $1,500 for unlawfully shooting a deer. John Haas pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 for discharging a firearm from a public road and $500 for hunting without a licence. He is not allowed to hunt in Ontario for one year. The court heard that on November 5, 2014, [Read more]
June 6, 2015 Time of Report: 16:00 Active Fires As of June 6, there is currently one active forest fire in the region. Wawa 5 is not under control at 0.1 hectares. Fire Hazard The region is experiencing a low to extreme hazard, with the greatest hazard being observed in the far north of the [Read more]
Since May 21, no new fires have been confirmed in the region. Timmins 3 has since been declared out. The forest fire hazard currently ranges from low to high throughout the region, with many of the southern reaches of the region experiencing the greatest hazard. Approximately 126 fire staff will be [Read more]
Fisheries crews from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry will be on Ontario’s lakes this summer monitoring fish populations, taking water samples, and checking for invasive species. If you’re on a lake that is being monitored and see buoys showing the Ontario logo, please don’t [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Crime Stoppers and the Blind River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are looking for the public’s assistance in solving a theft. Sometime between April 3 and April 7 2015 six Stihl model chainsaws were stolen from a [Read more]
WAWA, ON – May 6-8th, teams from the Thunder Bay/Algoma District competed in the Mine Rescue Competition. Congratulations to: 1st place Barrick-Hemlo team and Technician Jason Leclair 2nd place Wesdome Gold Mines; In addition to overall rankings, among the winners in specialty categories [Read more]
