‘Safety’ Information
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 06 August 2018
Restricted Fire Zones Northeast fire region Due to the extreme fire hazard, recent heavy lightning, little precipitation and increased forest fire, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry implemented Restricted Fire Zones across a major part of the northeast and central region as outlined [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 05 August 2018
(Scroll down for other communities) Alerts for: Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa 19:52 EDT Sunday 5 August 2018 No Alerts in effect. Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa _________________________ Alerts for: Nipigon – Marathon – Superior North Watches 7:46 PM EDT Sunday 05 [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 05 August 2018
Alerts for: Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne – Lake Nipigon – Wabakimi (Scroll down for details of other communities) Warnings 5:29 PM EDT Sunday 05 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Nakina – Aroland [Read more]
Written by admin on 20 July 2018
Original release below (scroll past update to view). WAWA, ON – A sinkhole near Obatanga Provincial Park, where construction had been ongoing to replace a culvert, closed a stretch of Highway 17 between White River and Wawa for several hours this morning, but one lane has now been opened. [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 17 July 2018
GREENSTONE, ON – At approximately 11:50 pm, on Monday, July 2, 2018, members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P), along with Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Greenstone Fire Department, responded to a report of a house fire on Queen Street in Longlac, [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 16 July 2018
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing male from Marathon. Kevin CASTILLOUX, 20 years old, was last seen in the City of Thunder Bay approximately July 11, 2018. He has not been heard [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 16 July 2018
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have provided an update regarding 20 year old Kevin Castilloux who had been believed missing. Castilloux has been located in good health, in the City of Thunder Bay. To read the original release from Marathon [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 14 June 2018
MATTAWA, ON – The “Hope in the Darkness” walk for Youth Mental Health initiated by Anishinabek Police Services Sergeant Kevin Redsky, has entered North East Region (NER). The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising motorists that there will be an increased pedestrian presence [Read more]
Written by Batchewana First Nation on 30 May 2018
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON – Batchewana First Nation (BFN) Chief and Council have decided to temporarily close access to Whitefish Island due to several bear sightings in the area. The First Nation’s Operations and Maintenance department have erected several signs indicating the closure and [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 04 May 2018
MARATHON ON -On Highway 17 in the Marathon/Manitouwadge area over the previous weekend, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers charged three drivers under the Highway Traffic Act for speeding 50km/hr or more over the posted speed limit. April 28, a 20 year old male of Winnipeg, MB. 151km/hr in [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 04 May 2018
MARATHON, ON -Members of the Marathon and Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions involving moose that occurred on Highway 17 and 614. April 30, 2018 at 10:00pm officers were advised of a single motor vehicle collision (MVC) 30kms [Read more]
Written by Workplace Safety North on 10 April 2018
Sold-out event to be livestreamed around the globe SUDBURY, ON – From April 17 to 19, Workplace Safety North (WSN) hosts about 300 attendees at the annual Mining Health and Safety Conference in Sudbury. The sold-out event brings together the Ontario mining industry to learn and share knowledge [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 07 March 2018
ORILLIA, ON – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want you to confirm who you’re dealing with before sending any money anywhere for any reason. As part of the annual Fraud Prevention Month awareness campaign, the ever popular Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other agency-related extortion [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 February 2018
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]
Written by NDP Media on 05 February 2018
QUEEN’S PARK, ON —On Monday, NDP Environment critic Peter Tabuns issued the following statement on the latest findings of mercury contamination on the shores of the Wabigoon River: “Today’s findings confirm what too many First Nation families already know – the threat of [Read more]