FROM THE EDITOR: OntarioNewsNorth.com is pleased to welcome our newest contributor, journalist/columnist Jennifer Niskanen from Nipigon. Niskanen has earned a reputation in Nipigon for writing interesting and well researched local news stories. We look forward to sharing Jennifer’s [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber residents, like their neighbours in Terrace Bay, had already been reassured by the acclamation of their Mayor, Mark Figliomeni but they didn’t let that keep them away from the polls realizing Figliomeni would need a strong team on council to deal with the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The unofficial results are in and a new Mayor has been elected. Voting numbers were quite low, in a community of approximately 1800 residents, only 692 people cast their votes to choose the new mayor.With a difference of only 58 votes Andy Major came out on top to serve as [Read more]
Moose gun hunting season is under way in Algoma District. Hunters should know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions. Hunting Rules and Hunting Safety: All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing (a minimum of 400 square inches or 2,580 square centimetres above the [Read more]
KASHECHEWAN, ON – While on routine patrol on October 13, 2014, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service members of the Kashechewan Detachment charged a man and woman under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Police seized an approximate street value of twenty-two thousand ($22,000.00) [Read more]
CLICK HERE to read the Commissioner’s Inquiry Report (will open in new window/tab) “I’d like to thank Commissioner Bélanger, and those who worked on the commission for their hard work and dedication. “Commissioner Bélanger’s thoughtful and exhaustive report on the [Read more]
Today New Democrats announced they would call for a referendum to approve sale of public assets in the upcoming legislative session. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath put the Liberals on notice that any sale of OLG, LCBO, Hydro One or OPG will have to be put to a referendum. We believe our public assets [Read more]
2015 Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Permit Offers 30% Savings if Purchased on or before November 1 BARRIE, ON – Last year, the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast a snowy, cold winter for Ontario and it was right. Now, with the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicting another good, old-fashioned Ontario winter [Read more]
The next meeting of the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) to the Nipigon Bay Remedial Action Plan, or cleanup plan, will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15 at the Lake Helen Community Resource Centre. The general public is welcome to attend and there is no charge. The meeting topics to [Read more]
Rec’vd 22.09.14 OAKVILLE, ON – Canoe Mining Ventures Corp. (TSXV: CLV) (“Canoe Mining”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Definitive Agreement”), with Glencore Canada Corporation (“Glencore”), Mega Uranium Ltd., and Rainy [Read more]
Province Allowing Wood Frame Buildings up to Six Storeys Ontario is introducing safer, more flexible and affordable design options for the construction of wood frame buildings. Through changes to the Ontario Building Code, wood frame buildings can now be built up to six storeys high, raising the [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a missing person incident near the Frater Road located approximately 80 km South of Wawa. On Tuesday September 16, 2014 at approximately 8:00 pm the OPP received a report of a [Read more]
New Fires No new fires have been reported since September 2. Resources remain adequate to deal with the current and expected fire load. Fire Hazard The forest fire hazard is low across the region with the exception of the far north, which is currently experiencing a low to moderate hazard. Today, [Read more]
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The Superior North Catholic District School Board is very pleased to announce that Ms.Désirée Zambon has been appointed our Human Resources Administrator. Ms. Zambon has an Honours Bachelor of Commerce-Human Resources and Industrial Management Degree from Lakehead [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon has announced its 2014-15 Fall/Winter schedule, for the Port Hole Pool and the Marathon Recreation Centre Arena. To register for programs, rent pool or ice, or for more information please contact the Recreation Department at (807) 229-9943. [Read more]
