GREENSTONE, ON – On June 29, 2017, at 11:12 am, Greenstone Ontario Provicial Police (OPP) received two calls reporting an impaired male in the driver seat of a blue van at the Woodcrest Confectionary located in Longlac, Ontario. As a result of investigating this incident, the driver was [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – On Wednesday June 28, 2017 at approximately 1:45pm officers with the Anishnabek Police Service (APS) were transporting a male to the Thunder Bay District Jail when the male escaped lawful custody west of Gravel River at the Little Cypress Bridge snow plow turnaround. The escaped [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Tuesday June 27, 2017 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a Break and Enter incident to a Chapleau Ontario residence. The incident took place between June 21, 2017 and June 27, 2017. During the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Children are getting their fishing gear ready for the Kids Fishing Derby, July 8. The event will begin at 10am and wrap up at 2 pm at White Lake Provincial Park. The event is free, however participants must pay for a day entry to the park at $11.25 (taxes included). [Read more]
MP Patty Hajdu launching new campaign to celebrate people in Thunder Bay-Superior North. THUNDER BAY, ON – Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North is hosting a ‘Party at Patty’s’ constituency open house to celebrate Canada Day, hear from the [Read more]
ONtour Concert in Blind River Celebrates Ontario’s 150th Anniversary As part of a year-long line-up of events marking Ontario’s 150th anniversary and celebrating the province, the free ONtour concert series will provide the soundtrack for the Summer of ’17, stopping in more than 20 [Read more]
For many kids growing up in the mid 90’s, the Power Rangers were “the big thing”. From schoolyards to backyards, kids would pick their favorite ranger and would be amused for hours as they acted out scenes from the TV Show. Many movies were produced and released along with the making of [Read more]
Are we alone in the universe? This topic has been explored by scientists and astronauts for decades both in movies and in real life. Agents Mulder and Scully gained fame for their X-Files roles which saw them utilizing their FBI connections to explore reports of the unknown. This week, a team of [Read more]
MARATHON, ON -Members of the Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions that occurred on Highway 17 in less than a twelve hour period. June 15, 2017 at 02:19am OPP, Marathon Fire Department (MFD), and Emergency Medical Services [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – On June 6, 2017, at 4:16 pm, a member of the Greenstone Ontario Provicial Police (OPP) Stopped a vehicle within the town of Geraldton, Ontario, for a traffic related infraction. As a result of investigating this incident, the driver, Dakota Jimmy Wilfred SHAWANAMSH, age 24 [Read more]
Ice Cube’s claim to fame was as a member of the rap group N.W.A (the band featured in the movie Straight Outta Compton) in the 1980’s. Since then, he has diversified his career to include screenwriting, product endorsements, the formation of a professional basketball league and extensive acting [Read more]
Seven mine rescue teams from across Ontario will test their emergency response knowledge and skills 1,750 feet under Lake Huron in the world’s largest salt mine during the 68 th annual Ontario Mine Rescue Provincial Competition in Goderich, Wednesday and Thursday, June 7 and 8. Compass Minerals, [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – FedNor – The Government of Canada is investing $246,500 to support infrastructure improvements and help increase accessibility at three community assets in the Thunder Bay region. This FedNor investment will support three strategic initiatives led the City of Thunder Bay, [Read more]
The X-Men franchise over the years has become a fixture in the world of Hollywood. Based on the Marvel comics, the first X-Men movie debuted back in 2000. Countless sequels have followed including a few spinoffs featuring popular characters. One such character is Wolverine. Hugh Jackman, the [Read more]
Matawa First Nations Also Urge Matawa Learning Centre Students to Exercise Caution in the City of Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, ON – Matawa First Nation Chiefs, Board of Directors and staff today offered their deepest condolences to the Begg family and community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug [Read more]
