November 30, 2010 McGuinty Government Helping Community Prepare Ring of Fire Investment Opportunities Marten Falls First Nation is preparing for what would result from developing the Ring of Fire. With support from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) program, the First Nation will [Read more]
FROM/DE: Ontario Provincial Police-Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit DATE: November 30, 2010 THUNDER BAY, ON – On November 29th 2010 Drug Enforcement Officers attended the Thunder Bay airport and arrested two males from the Toronto area who were in possession of [Read more]
UPDATE – BARRICADED MALE IN FORT FRANCES RESIDENCE MALE SUSPECT CHARGED WITH ATTEMPT MURDER Fort Frances, ON –The Fort Frances OPP Detachment and the Fort Frances OPP Crime Unit continue their investigation into an incident that took place at a residence in the 800 block of Scott [Read more]
From the Editor: Planning to travel in the Kenora area this weekend? Watch for this great fundraiser! KENORA, ON – Saturday 04 December 2010 your local OPP will be hosting the 10th annual Stuff a Cruiser. Officers will be assisted this year by members of Treaty Three Police, Kenora EMS, [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON –November 30, 2010 at approximately 10:15 a.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire on Hwy 11 east of Orient Bay. An axle on a trailer of a west bound tractor trailer unit caught on fire causing the trailer and the contents of the trailer to burn. [Read more]
November 30, 2010 McGuinty Government Proposes Expanding Chief Medical Officer Of Health’s Powers Ontario is taking action to strengthen and better coordinate the province’s response to future public health emergencies or events, like a pandemic. Later today, the province will introduce [Read more]
November 30, 2010 The Hon. Frances Lankin, P.C., Dr. Munir Sheikh To Lead Commission Ontario is launching the largest review of social assistance programs in over 20 years. The review will examine social assistance and its relationship with other federal, provincial and municipal income security [Read more]
November 29, 2010 McGuinty Government And Right To Play Launch Hockey Program This winter, Aboriginal children and youth in Moose Cree and Sandy Lake First Nations will be hitting the ice to receive hockey lessons and compete in hockey games. Promoting Life-skills for Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) is a [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – A familiar site this Saturday, November 27th, in the downtown parking lot where MNR staff and Smokey the Bear were on hand to share hot chocolate while accepting donations for the Manitouwadge Food Bank. The Annual MNR Food Drive is a challenge across the MNR’s [Read more]
SCHREIBER/NIPIGON, ON – During the weekend of November 26 to November 28, 2010 Nipigon and Schreiber OPP investigated five motor vehicle collisions and responded to 28 calls for service. Numerous Provincial Offence Notices were issued and five R.I.D.E. checks were conducted. MORE INFO Read [Read more]
WEEKEND COLLISION CLOSES HIGHWAY NIPIGON, ON – Saturday November 27, 2010 at approximately 8:05 p.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11, Township of Greenstone. Due to poor weather and road conditions, within minutes of each other, two [Read more]
From Wawa-News.com By Luc Berthiuame Shortly after 11:00 a.m. today the Wawa Volunteer Fire Department, Algoma EMS and Superior East OPP responded to a single vehicle collision 18 kilometers north of Wawa. A south-bound suburban lost control and crossing the opposing lane and struck a rock cut. The [Read more]
Want to Cut Your Energy Costs and Reduce Your Footprint? Participate in the NSFC Energy Survey! FACT: The Northeast Superior Region of Ontario spends an estimated $25 million annually for the provision of heat and hot water from electricity, fuel oil, propane, and wood. To help address this issue, [Read more]
November 29, 2010 McGuinty Government Helps Improve Access To Goods And Services For Northerners A network of winter roads will make it easier and less costly for residents in the far north to travel and bring in supplies. Temporary roads over frozen ground and waterways will connect 31 northern [Read more]
*From the Editor: I hope this is a reminder to those who we invite North to enjoy the beauty of our Natural Resources that it is expected that tourists will abide in a lawful and respectful manner while in our backyards. $11,250 In Fines For Illegal Moose Hunt And Cover Up November 26, 2010 Four [Read more]
