TORONTO, ON – Chief Dean Sayers of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) was among the leadership present at the All Ontario Chiefs Conference today, where Stan Beardy was elected Ontario Regional Chief. Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council look forward to working with Regional Chief Beardy. BFN [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE – NDP MPP Michael Mantha has opened a remote constituency office to aid the people of Elliot Lake following Saturday’s tragedy when the roof-top parking lot outside his constituency office crashed through two floors of the Algo Centre mall. Constituents of Elliot Lake can [Read more]
MP says community needs to remain united as emergency crew continue efforts ELLIOT LAKE, ON – While the town of Elliot Lake is still recovering from Saturday’s fatal roof-collapse at the Algo Mall. Local MP Carol Hughes is encouraging everyone to stay united and positive as emergency crews [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Two days ago, a tragic accident in my community united us in shock and in grief. Since then our community has been united in efforts to save every life we can. Earlier today, my community learned that rescue efforts were being abandoned and we are, once again, united in [Read more]
WAWA, ON – June 23, 2012 just before midnight Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment officers had occasion to speak with 3 youth on Broadway Ave. As a result of this incident a 14-year-old youth was charged with Possession of Cannabis Marihuana, under 30 grams. The remaining [Read more]
BOAT MOTOR STOLEN – Update Motor Returned HORNEPAYNE, ON– June 18th, 2012 Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Hornepayne were advised of a theft from an out building on a property on Third Ave in Hornepayne. A Johnson boat motor and gas tank were taken sometime between [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK – In the north, many of us know all too well the obstacles we face when seeking medical attention. Most of us have travelled hours to see a doctor or specialist. For those who need more serious treatment on a regular basis, this may mean spending many days and hours [Read more]
Tracked to a Location on White Fish Lake WAWA, ON – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was advised by Algoma Power on June 15, 2012 that a hydro smart meter had been stolen from a Bell Canada building in Montreal River, Ontario. The meter was removed on June 14 at [Read more]
CEMENT MIXER STOLEN FROM CEMETARY CHAPLEAU, ON – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment received a theft complaint on June 17th, 2012. A cement mixer was reported stolen from the Chapleau Town Cemetery on Highway 129. The mixer is yellow and green in colour, is [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Over the past week the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment has responded to numerous nuisance bear complaints in residential areas. The OPP advise the public: To be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. That Garbage should be secured inside [Read more]
MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION, ON – June 9, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised of an assault that had taken place at a residence on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of police investigation 45 year old Mervin LEWIS of Michipicoten First [Read more]
by: Alexandra Syrette GARDEN RIVER, ON – Last night’s game 4 of the Stanley cup finals was a heart breaker for the L.A Kings, but only elevates the already climatic anticipation for supporters in Garden River, with a true connection to this year’s quest for the cup.Garden Rivers own [Read more]
LAVOIE, Alma Marie – Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday May 29, 2012 just 16 days before her 97th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Gerard Lavoie. Dear mother of; Jeanette Pike, the late Réal Lavoie (Yvonne), Rita Larush (Sonny), Fern Couvrette (Danny), Leo [Read more]
Alan Spacek, Mayor of Kapuskasing and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), was ‘cautiously optimistic’ about attending a meeting he’s been called to, to discuss the future of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC). “I received word that [Read more]
DURAND, Cecile – (Formerly of White River and Wawa) — Passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at the Hornepayne Community Hospital on Tuesday May 15, 2012; Cecile Durand at the age of 87 years. Loving and supportive mother of Brian Bracken (Louise), Catherine [Read more]
