CHAPLEAU, ON – Saturday July 4, 2015, officers from the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. checks at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 129 in the Chapleau Township. At approximately 4:50 p.m., a white pickup truck [Read more]
Will we toss aside our agricultural producers the same way we did our manufacturing sector? The push is on to finalize negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal and the implications of a rushed deal could harm the growing agricultural sector in Northern Ontario. While we [Read more]
Photos and details provided by Holy Angels School SCHREIBER, ON – Superior North Catholic District School Board’s Holy Angels School celebrated its 2015 Grade 8 graduates June 24th with a Mass officiated by Father Alex Barrion, awards ceremony and presentation of diplomas. Students [Read more]
A Timmins man has been fined a total of $625 after unsuccessfully claiming Aboriginal harvesting rights. Robert Mayotte was convicted and fined $125 for fishing without a licence and $500 for hunting game birds without a licence after unsuccessfully claiming Aboriginal harvesting rights. Court [Read more]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid 35 charges and issued 81 warnings during a three-day enforcement blitz on Highway 105, between Ear Falls and Vermilion Bay, Ontario. From June 16 to 18, 2015, conservation officers checked 824 anglers, including 712 non-residents, for compliance [Read more]
July 5, 2015 Time of Report: 17:05 Active Forest Fires As of July 5, there are currently nine active forest fires in the region. A majority of active forest fires are currently being observed or under control in the far north, with the exception of two new fires north of Sudbury. Sudbury 25 is [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Township of Terrace Bay Recreation Department has released the schedule for the Terrace Bay Pool and there are plenty of options for aquatic enthusiasts of all ages. Among the swims included are the schedule (download to view or print here) are: OPEN SWIMS Unaccompanied [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – On June 27, 2015 at approximately 10:38pm, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment conducted a traffic stop for speeding on Highway 11 in the area of Hardrock Road, Municipality of Greenstone, District of Thunder Bay. The subsequent police [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wow – what an exciting time for Manitouwadge Public School students! Winding down the school year is always very busy and 2015 was no different. June marks the end of another great school year as well as one more step towards the future for our students. [Read more]
Sheila LOBBAN peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife for 56 years to Hunter Lobban. Devoted mother of Robert “Robbie” (Pamela) and the late Ian Lobban. Awesome grandmother of Samantha Boyce (Mike Boyce), Stephanie Lobban (Michael [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – At last nights games, the Hotdogs and Cupcakes defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 26-9 while Outlaws tie for first in league with a 7-0 forfeit of Jagerbombers. Hey Baseball Fans, scroll past the rankings and upcoming game information for a cool video [Read more]
Judith C. Harris Bursary 2015 The Manitouwadge General Hospital is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2015 Judith C. Harris Bursary is Briar Hunter. Briar will pursue her university education in the health care field. Mrs. Harris, Board Chair presented the $1,000 bursary letter at [Read more]
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Below, from CBC’s ‘The National’ ‘s YouTube channel; a look back at how the Canadian flag originally caused plenty of controversy. The debate, not only in regards to what the flag’s design would be, but whether it was needed at all! [Read more]
The Public Appointments Secretariat of the Province of Ontario, through Order-in-Council, has appointed three new members to the North West Local Health Integration Network’s Board of Directors. Appointed on March 18, 2015, for a three-year term, is Darryl Allan, a member of the Northwest Angle [Read more]
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – In baseball action Thursday, the Brewers defeated Outlaws 13-8. Meanwhile in the evening’s second match up, Brokerlink defeated Lord of The Infield Flies 23-8 to take the first place rank from the Crossover Video Jays in the current league [Read more]
