OTTAWA, ON – First Nations are being asked to accept changes to Canada’s Environmental Assessment Act on faith alone according to MP, Carol Hughes. The MP contends that negotiations without an even application of appropriate notice highlight the government’s questionable commitment in [Read more]
Ontario Provincial Police have closed Highway 17 from Wawa to Batchawana Bay due to the deteriorating winter weather. WED.NOV.9TH 8pm(20h) Ontario Provincial Police advise of Highway 17 CLOSURE due to winter weather conditions. There is no detour suggested and the estimated length of the [Read more]
Residents of Manitouwadge invited to recycle their unwanted electronics this Sunday There was a time not so long ago when owning a television was a big deal, when people had heard of computers, although not one that could fit on a desk, and MP3 players didn’t exist. Those days are gone. [Read more]
From Environment Canada – Forecast as of Friday morning, 02:23. Tonight Periods of rain. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low plus 2. Friday Rain changing to snow mixed with ice pellets in the morning and ending in the afternoon then cloudy and 40 percent chance of [Read more]
“BE PREPARED FOR WINTER” SAYS OPP Nov. 5 /CNW/ – With winter fast approaching, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing an important reminder that driving conditions could rapidly and unexpectedly change, creating dangerous hazards and challenges for drivers. The (OPP) is [Read more]
West Fire Region There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of May 31. Rain has dropped the hazard to low in most parts of the region and moderate in the eastern sectors including south of Thunder Bay and into the Nipigon District. The easing of the fire hazard [Read more]
A Restricted Fire Zone continues to be in effect in northeastern Ontario. Residents and travellers through the region are reminded that all burning permits are suspended and all open air burning, including campfires, is prohibited. Conservation Officers are patrolling and charging violators. [Read more]
