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]
TORONTO, ON – (Marketwired) – Copper Lake Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CPL)(FRANKFURT:W0I) (“Copper Lake” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a mineral property option agreement to acquire up to 100% of four separate properties made up of [Read more]
Is the Dryden mill site still leaking toxic mercury upstream from Grassy Narrows? Strong new scientific evidence indicates yes. Fresh river sediment downstream from mill is 130x above normal. TORONTO, ON – A new scientific report will be released today presenting “strong evidence” that one [Read more]
On Friday, Premier Kathleen Wynne, along with Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Glen Murray, met with Grassy Narrows Chief Simon Fobister and David Suzuki. Minister Zimmer and Minister Murray have released the following joint statement: “Mercury contamination has had a profound [Read more]
Two United States residents have been fined a total of $2,000 for fishing offences. Steven Cody of Hudson, Wisconsin, and James Kerr of Boston, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty and were each fined $1,000 for having an over-limit of walleye. Court heard that on August 23, 2016, Ministry of Natural [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Students in the Tourism – Travel and Eco-Adventure program at Confederation College received hands-on experience today, thanks to a new collaboration with Wasaya. Following a detailed tour of the various sections of the aircraft, the fourteen Flight Attendant students who are [Read more]
By Chris Hewson The Schreiber North Star Midget Girls improved their tournament record to 2 wins in as many starts this season. Our girls played in the 14th Annual Kathy Sanders Memorial Girls Hockey Tournament in Dryden over the weekend of January 10 – 12th. In addition to the North Stars, [Read more]
From Grassy Narrows First Nation ON makes new plans for industrial clearcut logging at Grassy Narrows OTTAWA, ON – Today the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to Grassy Narrows to appeal their legal action for Treaty rights and against clearcut logging to the highest court. The case [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON– In its first announcement regarding the 2012-13 season roster, the Confederation College Thunderhawks Women’s Hockey Team announces that forward Kristen Bartlett has committed to the team. Kristen has confirmed her offer for fall admission into the highly-competitive [Read more]
UPDATE ON NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO FOREST FIRES AND EVACUATIONS Bulletin Ontario has begun helping almost 400 residents return to their homes in Eabametoong/Fort Hope and Sandy Lake, using five planes with 13 flights. About 100 Sandy Lake residents returning will be preparing the community to welcome [Read more]
February 1st, 2011 A Dryden-area man has been fined $2,100 unlawfully selling moose antlers. Clifford Wise of Eagle River was convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and charged $1,500 for unlawfully selling moose antlers and $600 for providing false information to a Ministry [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helps Community Prepare For Future Investment The community of Dryden is working to boost tourism, attract new investors and strengthen the local economy. With support from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) program, the Dryden Development Corporation is: [Read more]
DRYDEN, ON – Officers from the Dryden and Ignace Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded an investigation that involved found human remains located along Highway 17, 25 km east of Ignace. The remains were found on August 17, 2010 by individuals who were blueberry picking in the area. [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Thursday, September 30th OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter caught up with Mayor Anne Krassillowsky, President of the Northern Ontario Municipalities Association while attending their Northwestern Ontario Regional Conference, she took the time to speak with [Read more]
