Mayor Alan Spacek of Kapuskasing and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) joined forces with other municipal and trade organizations to support the provincial government’s newly proposed regulation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the forest sector. [Read more]
WHITE RIVER/WAWA, ON – February 6, 2013 an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 near Hammer Lake. The officer attempted to stop a 2008 Hyundai car for a speeding infraction. The vehicle accelerated and fled from [Read more]
Premier Dalton McGuinty released the following statement: “One of the great pleasures of being Premier is to be able to truly experience northern Ontario — to feel the warmth of its people, see the beauty of its environment and be deeply impressed by the potential of its businesses, [Read more]
Sudbury MPP stepping down as Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Monday SUDBURY, ON – Thursday, Feb. 7th, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced, that after 18 years as Sudbury’s MPP, he will retire from politics at the end of his term and step down from his posititon as the [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – February 5, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment responded to a request for assistance at a local school. An employee was leaving the school at 8:00pm and observed a wolf coming towards them on school property. The employee returned inside and [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Municipality of Wawa has been awarded a $25,000 grant through Ontario’s Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund to help improve Lake Superior’s coastal area. The Municipality, along with area volunteers, will use the funds to replace the Stephen E. Renault Walkway Bridge which is [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – February 2, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment initiated a stop for a traffic violation on Aberdeen Street. The driver, 25-year-old Andre FRANCOEUR of Sudbury failed to provide a driver’s licence. A records check revealed he was prohibited [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Wednesday January 30, 2013 as a result of an anonymous tip the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Toronto Ave in Wawa. A postal package was seized and the passenger was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Schedule II [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Debut Diamonds Inc. (CNSX:DDI) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Debut’) announces its Phase 1 diamond drill program has commenced on its Timmins South Property, located 50 km south of Timmins, Ontario. In December 2012, a total of 20 kilometres of IP surveying was [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Though many snowmobile clubs in Northwestern Ontario have folded in recent years, like the once thriving Manitou Sno-Drifters from Manitouwadge, causing the North of Superior Snowmobile Association (aka OFSC District 16) to be defunct and in the process of being [Read more]
Snowfall warning Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay 1:13 PM Wednesday 30 January 2013 Heavy snow today into tonight. A Colorado low intensifying into a major winter storm will track over Lake Huron and Georgian Bay later today. Snow, heavy at times, will continue to [Read more]
Alice LEVEILLE (nee Gaboury) passed away with her family by her side at the Chapleau Health Services on Sunday January 27, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Lucien Leveille. Cherished mother of Anita Mamen (Leif), Normand Leveille (Uta), Ronald Leveille (Edith), Doris Fortin [Read more]
Daniel SZEKELY, born January 18, 1934, passed away January 25, 2013. Daniel is survived by his wife Huguette (nee Carrier), his children Cindy Szekely, Dan Szekely (Cindy Vernier) and Marc Szekely (Renee Mellish). Proud grandfather of Annik, Emilie, Daniel and Matthew. Loving brother of Eta and [Read more]
Just like the corner store or local diner, the family farm is disappearing from Canada at a rapid pace. Since 2007 Canada has lost over 22,000 family farms as the trend toward corporate agriculture picks up steam. While this may seem like an inevitable conclusion, we should seriously consider [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – Sunday January 20, 2013 at 7:55 am the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment were on patrol on Brunswick House First Nation to assist a NAPS officer. A vehicle stop was conducted on Rosie St and a strong odour of alcohol was detected emanating from [Read more]
