The 2011-2012 Curling Finals were held in Curling Country-Geraldton on February 27th and February 28th. GERALDTON, ON – At the 2012 Northshore Secondary School Athletic Association (NSSSAA) 2012 curling championships teams played In the girls division, the Nip-Rock High School Lakers retained [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – The Township of Nipigon is launching a branding & signage program that will re-define the town in response to the changing economic and social needs of the community. Nipigon’s branding & signage steering committee is working together with Firedog Communications and [Read more]
Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: Road Re-Opened Location: Hwy 17 Near McDiarmid Road Brief Description of Event: Clean up of area has been completed, Highway has been re-opened. OntarioNewsNorth.com will distribute details this [Read more]
Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: Road Closure Location: Hwy 11 Near McDiarmid Road Brief Description of Event: Motor vehicle collision involving a Tractor Trailer Unit. No injuries. Road closed for removal. Detour [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted. The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling unwell to [Read more]
It’s almost here! The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train hit the rails again this month and it is quickly approaching the Northshore. Area residents will gather in White River Thursday night to bring non-perishable donations (and cash donations) for the food bank and enjoy the spectacular light [Read more]
NIPIGON ADDED TO NUCLEAR INDUSTRY’S “STUDY” LIST Northwatch to host Nuclear Waste Workshop in Nipigon November 23, 7 to 9 pm NORTH BAY, ON – Several communities in northern Ontario are allowing themselves to be studied as the possible location for an underground repository for all of [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – November 16, 2011 at approximately 10:35 a.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a single motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 11, just north of Lake Helen. The driver of a west bound tractor trailer unit lost control and entered the south side ditch. The [Read more]
IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of November 11 to November 13, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous calls for service and issued 28 Provincial Offence Notices. Officers investigated one motor vehicle collision and conducted 4 [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – At its November 8 meeting, Nipigon’s Town Council passed a resolution expressing interest in continuing to learn more about the Adaptive Phased Management plan for nuclear waste disposal. Nipigon’s expression of interest will provide residents with information [Read more]
Teams set sights on Manitouwadge MANITOUWADGE, ON – Get ready for two days of exciting action in sports! Teams from the East, West and Central divisions of NSSSAA are set to arrive in Manitouwadge beginning Tuesday. Basketball will be played on Wednesday and Volleyball contested on Thursday. [Read more]
STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED NIPIGON, ON– During the weekend of November 4 to November 6, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 27 calls for service and issued 30 Provincial Offence Notices. Officers investigated 3 motor vehicle collisions and conducted 3 R.I.D.E. [Read more]
Vaccines and Flu Clinics Click on the links below for more information: This year’s flu vaccine Health Unit Flu Shot Clinics Other places you can get a flu shot FACT SHEET – this year’s flu vaccine VIDEO – Learn more about flu vaccine including how it’s made This year’s flu [Read more]
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NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of October 7 to October 10, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): Issued 85 Provincial Offence Notices Responded to 46 calls for service Officers conducted 9 R.I.D.E checks Officers investigated 2 Motor Vehicle Collisions. October 8 at [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – October 5, 2011 at 11:30 p.m. Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop at Hwy 17, Township of Priske for a Highway Traffic Act offence. Officers spoke to the driver and found that he had been drinking. The 24 year old male driver of Schreiber,Ontario [Read more]
