The MNR Wawa District is advising residents that a watershed conditions statement is in place due to current watershed conditions and forecasted precipitation. This statement is in effect until Nov. 18, 2013. Local ground conditions remain saturated due to continuing precipitation. Local creeks and [Read more]
Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island – Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay – Agawa – Lake Superior Park 9:46 PM EST Saturday 16 November 2013 Rain tonight giving 50 mm by Sunday night. Rain at times heavy in advance of an approaching low [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting two laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A in the Thunder Bay District. With the flu now in our community, the health unit is urging the public to consider a flu shot to protect themselves and those in their lives [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It’s never fun to have a ‘bo bo’ but recently it was fun to have a pretend one in the JK/SK/Grade 1 class at Manitouwadge Public School. Our littlest ones were given a very valuable insight into what would go on if they ever had need of an ambulance. Two members of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON –The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in accordance with the Police Services Act, is releasing information regarding a high-risk offender now residing in Manitouwadge Ontario. OPP is advising residents of the area that 74-year-old Gordon Joseph OLIVER has been released from [Read more]
5:15 AM EDT Tuesday 22 October 2013 Snowfall warning for Manitouwadge – Hornepayne – Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa – Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Snow continues over areas north of Lake Superior in association with a low pressure system located near James [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON– Thursday, October 10th, Fire Chief Owen Cranney and the Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department welcomed residents to the fire hall for their annual open house in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2013 for which the theme was “Help Prevent Kitchen Fires”. In [Read more]
Last week marked the final day of the public testimonies for the Elliot Lake Inquiry into the tragic mall collapse which took the lives of Lucie Aylwin and Doloris Perizzolo. The first phase of the inquiry which began in March heard from government officials, first responders and community groups [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Residents, municipalities and groups throughout the North have been expressing growing concern about the increase in nuisance bear activity and the dangers that presents. Today, Bill Mauro, MPP Thunder Bay-Atikokan announced that he will be introducing a Private [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – September 19, 2013 the Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department provided fire suppression at a home on Caribou Drive. The owners were at home at the time though, thankfully, no one was hurt. Fire Chief Owen Cranney explained that the homeowners had been burning debris [Read more]
Severe thunderstorms with torrential downpours and large hail possible this afternoon. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds or heavy rainfall..Monitor weather conditions and listen for updated bulletins. Thunderstorms moving in from [Read more]
Ontario mining and packaging companies win top awards NORTH BAY, ON – Workplace Safety North’s (WSN) inaugural Workplace Excellence Awards take place in North Bay today. As the occupational health and safety expert for forestry, mining, paper, printing, and converting sectors, the [Read more]
OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS GREENSTONE, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment wants to remind the public that standing on the highway interfering with traffic is dangerous. The definition of highway includes municipal roads and streets. Although pedestrians do have [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Louis LaPierre has tendered his resignation as Chair and member of the Marathon Mine Joint Review Panel for medical reasons: Original letter from Louis LaPierre: http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/050/documents/p54755/94502E.pdf Marathon Mine Panel Co-Manager Marie LeGrow has [Read more]
Vale Canada Limited Fined $1,050,000 After Two Workers Fatally Injured SUDBURY, ON – Vale Canada Limited Vale Canada Limitée (“Vale”), a Toronto-based company which owns and operates an underground mine in the City of Greater Sudbury called the Stobie Mine was fined $1,050,000 [Read more]
