NIPIGON, ON – Union Gas is proud to support Nipigon Volunteer Fire Department with a $1,500 grant to enhance firefighter communications. “At Union Gas, we relentlessly ensure the safety of our communities, customers, contractors, partners and employees,” said John Gould, supervisor [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday, October 15th, Community Services Programmer Reene Warren and Director of Community Services Shawna Patterson had their final meeting with volunteers in preparation for the Haunted Walk being held to celebrate Halloween. Events like the Haunted Walk, in addition to [Read more]
With the upcoming legalization of Cannabis on October 17th, 2018 the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to take this opportunity to remind hunters to always practice safe, responsible and sober hunting. “The handling of a firearm is a very serious matter and safe handling [Read more]
In celebration of CSCNO’s 20th anniversary, the board is profiling, throughout the month of October via social media, 20 outstanding graduates from its high schools. Below, the board is proud to share, the profiles of two École secondaire Saint-Joseph graduates. Jean-François Meloche, [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – For the upcoming 2018/2019 winter season, the Township of Schreiber municipality will be offering snow removal services to eligible individuals, couples or families. Snow Removal Assistance Program Requirements (click to view PDF) Eligible Participants will be required to pay [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $1.6 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in support of 14 faculty research projects and four graduate student awards. Researchers will use this funding to explore new [Read more]
In preparation for the possibility of a labour disruption, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has initiated contingency planning for its programs and services. As a result of this planning, we regret that we will not be holding flu clinics in our District communities. This decision has [Read more]
Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) Looks Forward to Implementation of Premier Ford’s Promise RE: Passenger Rail It has been 6 months since our PC Leader (now Premier) Doug Ford promised to bring back full passenger rail service to the North. At the time, this was welcome news should [Read more]
The North West LHIN is pleased to present its Accomplishments 2017-2018 Report to the Community, in which the transformative achievements of the Integrated Health Service Plan 2016-2019 Year Two are highlighted. As the North West LHIN provides an update on accomplishments, it is a challenge to [Read more]
WAWA, ON -The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that Highway 17 is now open to one lane from Wawa, Ontario to Batchawana. Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is also open to one lane. The OPP are requesting that the public remain away from this [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – October 4th OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter met, at Perry Lake Trail, with municipal election candidate Kathy Hudson. Hudson took the opportunity during the interview to elaborate on information she shared at the recent candidates night, speak to additional [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous UPDATE Warnings 10:54 AM EDT Tuesday 09 October 2018 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Rain, at times heavy, is expected. A strong moisture laden low pressure system from the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Local residents applying for a CHRISTMAS HAMPER from the Manitouwadge Food Bank can pick up an application at the Food Bank during regular hours , Wednesdays beginning October 10th through to November 14th (with the exception of October 31st, food bank closed; see [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public about phone scams where the caller pretends to work for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and demand payment by either gift cards or sending money. Some warning signs of these fraudulent calls are: A sense of [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with Ontario’s recent announcement of the government’s plan to develop a provincial forestry strategy to reduce red tape and create an environment that supports growth and competitiveness within the sector. As announced by [Read more]
