WAWA, ON – Sunday October 11, 2015 at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 17 in the Agawa Bay area. Investigation revealed that the 61 years [Read more]
If you’ve attended a community or sporting event submit details, and photos, to Editor@OntarioNewsNorth.com. Contributors under 16yrs of age please ask have a parent or guardian send from their email. Student Emeraude Hunter submitted the details below regarding a book fair held October [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – Monday October 5, 2015, at approximately 12:20 pm members of the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting proactive patrols in the town of Chapleau when they observed a traffic violation. Investigation revealed that two occupants of [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) presents two FREE community concerts! New Conductor-in-Residence, Jean-Michel Malouf, leads the TBSO in FREE community concerts that showcase both classical and contemporary music. Wednesday, October 14th at 12:30pm Confederation [Read more]
Funding Part of Largest Infrastructure Investment in Province’s History Ontario is increasing tourism and supporting economic growth in the Northeast by investing in local businesses. With investments totalling $659,000 through the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund [Read more]
As you pulled your fall coat out of storage, did you stop and think to yourself, “maybe this needs a little something extra”? The pink ribbon is an internationally recognized symbol in the fight against breast cancer. This October, make a statement that tells the world that you care [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) presented to the Ontario Standing Committee on Justice Policy at Queen’s Park today to request Bill 52, Protection of Public Participation Act be amended. FONOM is requesting two recommendations to the legislation to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sep 6, 2015, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitouwadge detachment received a complaint regarding the unauthorized removal of election ads in the Manitouwadge area. On Aug 24th, 18 Green Party signs had been placed at locations throughout the community. By Sept 3rd, 12 [Read more]
Friday, September 25, hundreds of elementary and secondary students from various Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) schools will celebrate of the Franco-Ontario by taking part in activities held in their school or their community. Over 1,500 elementary and secondary [Read more]
SOURCE AuRico Metals TORONTO, ON – AuRico Metals Inc. (TSX: AMI), (“AuRico” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mineral Streams Inc. (“Mineral Streams”), a private company owning a 0.25% NSR royalty on the Williams mine at Barrick [Read more]
Every year many Canadian families are face with paying for a large portion of their child’s post-graduate education. A study conducted by BMO Global Asset Management found that 70% of parents are worried their children will not be able to afford university or college. As a result, they are [Read more]
NORTH SPIRIT LAKE, ON – August 21, 2015, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) in North Spirit Lake First Nation along with the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit began an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in relation to an assault investigation. Investigation led police to [Read more]
Funding Part of Largest Infrastructure Investment in Province’s History Ontario is investing in new energy infrastructure in the Far North that will link solar and wind power to the Fort Severn First Nation’s existing diesel-generating stations. Through the province’s Northern Ontario [Read more]
My colleagues and I have received numerous calls regarding the increase in Bear activity throughout Northern Ontario. The NDP has continuously pressured the Minister of Natural Resources to step up and take some responsibility on the issue of wildlife management in the north. Liberal budget cuts to [Read more]
The Parliamentary Budget Office released a report that explains the cost to eliminating the federal deficit in Canada, but it is not likely to please many Canadians, especially younger ones. According to the PBO the federal debt will be eliminated over the next 35 years, but the outlook isn’t so [Read more]
