Posts Tagged ‘northeastern ontario news’
The high cost of making the government look good
When the government cries broke when faced with common sense decisions like supporting passenger services on the ACR (while stakeholders find a permanent solution to a government-created crisis) that claim should be viewed through the lens of their huge and growing advertising budget. Spending [Read more]
Richmond Minerals Signs MOU With Bruinswick House, Flying Post & Chapleau Cree First Nation Communities
Release by Richmond Minerals Inc. CHAPLEAU, ON – Richmond Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Brunswick House, Flying Post and Chapleau Cree First Nation communities regarding the Company’s Swayze Gold Project located in Raney and [Read more]
Superior East Wawa OPP Investigate Hit And Run
WAWA, ON – February 26, 2015 at approximately 5:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a hit and run motor vehicle collision within the community of Dubreuilville Ontario. Investigation revealed that a silver automobile travelling on Rue [Read more]
FONOM Meets with the Provincial Cabinet at ROMA/OGRA
TORONTO, ON – February 23, 2015, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with members of the Provincial Cabinet yesterday at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)/Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Combined Conference in Toronto. FONOM was delighted and [Read more]
OPP Seeking Marine Student
Applications accepted starting February 13 WAWA, ON – The Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be seeking applicants for the position of “Marine Assistant”. This opportunity is designed for students who are interested in a law enforcement career. The [Read more]
Grade 6 Student’s Song & Video Produced with Support From School
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – When it comes to taking a stand against bullying, Tianna Legacy is using her voice. Literally. Legacy, a Grade 6 student at Holy Family Catholic Elementary School, has composed the music and lyrics to her recently recorded professional track, “Who We Are.” The [Read more]
Impaired Driver Arrested And Charged
WAWA, ON – On the evening of February 21, 2015, officers from the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint in the town of Wawa. At approximately 6:21 p.m., while patrolling on Ganley Street, officers observed a Jeep stuck in a [Read more]
FONOM Attends Northern Leaders’ Dialogue
KAPUSKASING, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) attended the Northern Leaders’ Dialogue in Sault Ste. Marie along with other municipal and Aboriginal leaders to discuss issues affecting the north as well as the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. The meeting of [Read more]
Polar Bear From Parliament?
BLIND RIVER, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha was busy visiting Winter Carnivals in communities across his riding this month. Among those he attended was the 46th Annual Blind River Winter Carnival 2015 where Mantha chose to share his enthusiasm and show his support by [Read more]
SSM & Algoma District Crime of the Week (Incl. Video)
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is asking the public’s assistance in solving break and enters to westend homes. Since the middle of January there has been a high number of breakins to west wne homes. In one incident a truck ws stolen and [Read more]
Conseil Municipal de Dubreuilville Town Council – 02-12-15
ORDRE DU JOUR / Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 11 février 2015 Regular Council meeting scheduled for February 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL APPEL ET DÉCLARATION D’INTÉRÊT PÉCUNIAIRE / DECLARATION OF CONFLICT [Read more]
Wawa OPP Remind Drivers To Slow Down In Winter Weather
WAWA, ON – Winter driving conditions have been upon us and the Superior East Wawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urge drivers to avoid the risky behaviour of aggressive driving – slow down, give yourself more time to arrive at your destination and maintain distance between vehicles. [Read more]
Anti-terrorism legislation too important to be rushed
I saw an interesting editorial cartoon where workmen are dismantling a house to build a fence. The fence is labelled security and the house is labelled privacy. It cuts to the heart of the debate on new anti-terrorism legislation that is being rushed through parliament as the Conservatives [Read more]