From the Editor: Though this unfortunate incident took place in Greenstone, it could just as easily have happened in Manitouwadge (I don’t know how the under-age alcohol consumption problem is in other Northshore communities); part of what makes it very difficult for those parents [Read more]
A Capsular Moment Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) By David Bodunde, RPh Despite its jaw breaking name BPH is a term used to describe an enlarged prostate and is very common among men over the age of fifty. Medical science has not quite pinpointed the exact cause, but it is the result of small [Read more]
McGuinty Government Asks Ontarians to Test Smoke Alarms Ontario is marking Fire Prevention Week by asking Ontarians to make sure their smoke alarms are installed correctly and tested regularly. Smoke alarms provide an early warning of smoke or fire to protect family members, but they must be [Read more]
October 5, 2010 McGuinty Government Empowers Aboriginal Youth Aboriginal youth living in remote communities along the James Bay coast will be able to participate in new recreational activities this winter. Two new youth wellness workers have been hired to develop programming to promote leadership [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Clean Economy Creates 1400 Construction Jobs Ontario welcomes the official opening of the world’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) farm and milestones for two new wind projects in South-West Ontario. The province has attracted over $1 billion in private sector [Read more]
Article/Photos by Beverlee Coulter, © Beverlee Coulter 2010 MARATHON, ON – The first concert of the “off” season for Concerts in the Parking Lot took place this past Tuesday evening, October 5th. As you have likely surmised, the concert was not held in the usual parking lot locale but [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Sunday, October 3rd, OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter visited electoral candidate Luc Levesque to hear his reasons for running for a 3rd term as Councillor and what he believes should be priorities for Dubreuilville as they move forward in the next 4 [Read more]
Improving Access to Government Services in Schreiber and Terrace Bay October 6, 2010 Schreiber and Terrace Bay residents have newly integrated ServiceOntario centres and can access health card and driver and vehicle services under one roof, as of October 4, 2010. Routine health card services [Read more]
by Karina Hunter Public computer available to use at no cost. MANITOUWADGE, ON – As of the September 27th 2010, Manitouwadge residents have a newly integrated and renovated ServiceOntario centre where they can access health card and driver and vehicle services under one roof. Driver and [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Sunday, October 3rd, OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter, visited with Beverly Nantel to hear about why she is running for council in Dubreuilville’s 2010 Municipal Elections. Nantel shared why she feels she is among those ideally suited for the new [Read more]
McGuinty Government Promoting Clean Technology A remote First Nation in Northern Ontario is exploring the potential of developing a small hydroelectric generating station to modernize operations and reduce costs. With support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the North [Read more]
McGuinty Government Honours Firefighters At Queen’s Park, Fire Fighter Memorial October 3rd, 2010 Ontario’s fallen firefighters were remembered for their bravery, heroism and sacrifice. Families, friends and colleagues of fallen firefighters gathered together for the annual Fire Fighter [Read more]
West Fire Region October 1, 2010 Next update scheduled for October 8 One new fire was reported in the Dryden District, which happened Sunday September 26. FireRangers responded to this fire and no further resources were required. The public is reminded that the Forest Fires Prevention Act of [Read more]
FROM/DE: Nipigon Detachment DATE: October 4, 2010 NIPIGON OPP CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE FATAL COLLISION NIPIGON, ON –Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision that [Read more]
$2,500 Fine For Hunting Violations October 5, 2010 A St. George hunter was fined a total of $2,500 for unlawfully transferring a moose seal and obstructing a conservation officer. James Kruis pleaded guilty to unlawfully transferring a component of a licence and was fined $1,500. He also [Read more]
