The problems with internet connectivity in Northern Ontario are well documented and it is ironic that this revolutionary technology, which could level the geographic playing field, is so difficult to provide in rural and remote areas. From simple quality of life issues to the best opportunity [Read more]
Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council are thrilled to announce the new relationship between the Rankin Arena and the KBX Hockey Club. The Hockey Club owned by Ken Belanger, has purchased primary ice time at the Rankin Arena and will be delivering a wide array of new and exciting programming. [Read more]
Ordre du Jour conseil municipal Dubreuilville Town Council Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 23 février 2016 Regular Council meeting scheduled for February 23, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL APPEL ET DÉCLARATION [Read more]
According to Investor Economics, one million U.S. citizens living in Canada have $30 billion invested in mutual fund industry assets. Meanwhile, TD Economics reports that over 500,000 Canadians spend significant periods of time in the United States. While the former likely know their U.S. tax [Read more]
Back in the summer of 2010, the world followed closely, and nervously, the story of 33 men who became trapped underground at a copper-gold mine in Copiapo, Chile. With mining being such a prominent factor in the local economy, people across Northwestern Ontario took a particular interest in the [Read more]
Goldie Rivers (nee Pupich) passed away peacefully at the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side, on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late James Raymond Rivers. Loving mother of Lorraine Anaka (Wayne), Carol Schwartz (Bernie) and Jim Rivers [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – Tuesday, February 23, 84 Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) students will meet at the Science North Vale Cavern in Sudbury for the 2016 Great Robotic Challenge (Le Grand Défi Robotique). This friendly contest for students representing 11 CSCNO French Catholic [Read more]
Government of Canada Investment Supports Jobs, Growth and a Strong Economy in the Fort Frances and Rainy River Regions FORT FRANCES, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of [Read more]
FONOM and NOMA Team Up With Grain Farmers to Launch Growing Ontario: A New Voice for Northern and Rural Ontario KAPUSKASING, ON – Municipal leaders along with the agriculture and forestry sector have banded together to launch a bold new strategy called Growing Ontario to celebrate the innovation [Read more]
Bond is back! Perhaps one of the better known movie franchises of all time, 007 has been going strong since 1962 when Sean Connery played the now iconic character – James Bond. A total of eight actors have played the role currently being held by Daniel Craig. We were first introduced to Craig [Read more]
Special weather statement in effect for: Nipigon – Rossport Schreiber – Marathon Pukaskwa Park – Wawa Snow has reached the Lakehead area near Thunder Bay and will continue to spread quickly east to remaining regions tonight as a strong Alberta Clipper approaches from the west. A [Read more]
NOSP – Nipigon Site “Walk-In Clinic” NIPIGON, ON – Shannon Cormier, Executive Director of North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP), is pleased to announce the launch of a “Walk-in Counselling Clinic” in the Nipigon Service Area, starting Wednesday February 10, 2016. [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –On February 2, 2016 at approximately 3:00 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment conducted a R.I.D.E. program at Highway 17, Township of Marathon. A west bound commercial motor vehicle was stopped and after speaking to the male driver, an [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – The organizing committee for the 14th annual Live from the Rock Folk Festival is pleased to confirm that the festival will to be held August 5- 7, 2016 in Red Rock, along the shores of beautiful Lake Superior. The festival is once again inviting the public to submit a slogan [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On Monday February 1, 2016 the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Chapleau residence. As a result of this investigation police arrested and charged a 33 year old Chapleau Ontario woman with the [Read more]
