New Commentary explores how passenger rail service in Northern Ontario could enhance inter-community connectivity and quality of life NORTHERN ONTARIO – In response to Ontario’s Draft 2041 Northern Ontario Multimodal Transportation Strategy, Northern Policy Institute (NPI) has [Read more]
In 2001, we were introduced to charismatic thief Danny Ocean and his crew of likeable conmen. Less than 24 hours into his parole, Danny was already orchestrating his next plot- an elaborate and seemingly impossible heist. Starring George Clooney in the main role and featuring other big names like [Read more]
Same Day in Rossport as Around the World What do an oil drum, a water gun, and nurdles all have in common? They were all found at last year’s International Coastal Clean-up! Join Parks Canada and local volunteers at Wardrope Park in Rossport, ON from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on September 15th to help [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous NAFTA by any other name could be the acceptable solution When the US and Mexico announced a trade agreement signed without Canadian involvement in late August many observers were wondering if it marked the end of the North American Trade Agreement. Adding fuel to [Read more]
Well it’s that time of the year. The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter, and the geese are being spotted in grassy fields as they prepare to fly south. Yes it’s September – bad news for hot weather lovers but good news for the movie lovers. As fall approaches, many of [Read more]
Monday, October 22, 2018 Ontario residents go to the polls to elect their municipal representatives. In Marathon, though Mayor Rick Dumas has been acclaimed for a fourth term, voters still need to choose four (4) councillors, serve on their Town Council, from among the following candidates: Darlene [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Municipal Elections will be held across the province, Monday, October 22, 2018. Residents in Manitouwadge have a plethora of candidates to choose from including incumbents and members from past councils (some who lost their seats in 2014) as well as nominees throwing [Read more]
Remember when we were 9 or 10 years old? The simpler times when the biggest issue in life was learning the multiplication tables? Those were the days! Imagine if, despite growing up and moving your separate ways, you could keep a favorite childhood game alive and well? That’s what a group of [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Wednesday August 22, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a local Wawa residence regarding a family dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that an altercation had taken place between a female and a male. As a [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Wednesday August 22, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a local Wawa address in regards to a family dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that a female had threatened another female. As a result a 28 years [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wishes to thank Mayor Al Spacek for his many years of Leadership and Dedication as President of FONOM. Mayor Spacek announced at the FONOM Conference this spring that he would not be seeking re-election in October. An election of Officers [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – On August 18, 2018 at approximately 4:15 p.m. officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11, 40 km East of Longlac. A motor vehicle (small car) travelling Eastbound on Hwy 11 lost [Read more]
This week I attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa where I joined municipal leaders and delegations from across Ontario including several from communities in Algoma-Manitoulin. The purpose of the AMO, which is comprised of almost all of Ontario’s [Read more]
On behalf of Superior North Catholic District School Board Trustees we are pleased to announce that Maria Vasanelli has been appointed Interim Director of Education effective August 15, 2018 – August 15, 2019. Maria has 28 years of experience in education. She has been a Teacher, Principal, [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Nipigon-Red Rock District High School (SGDSB) hosts Welcome Picnic for new Grade 9 students, Tuesday, August 28, 2018. More information on poster below: [Read more]
