West Fire Region Wednesday, June 23, 2010 There was one new fire confirmed in the Thunder Bay District of the West Fire Region, and the Red Lake District was investigating the report of two possible new fires by the evening of June 23. Smokey conditions are being reported in the Red Lake District [Read more]
St. Martin Talent Show Donates to Harvest Food Bank TERRACE BAY, ON – St. Martin Student Council hosted their First Annual Talent Show on May 27th. Student Council decided to put their faith into action by requesting donations in lieu of an admission fee. Due to the economic circumstances [Read more]
Dubreuilville Father’s Day Walleye Derby a success by Karina Hunter In spite of record low water levels on the Magpie River, Dubreuilville’s Father’s Day Walleye Derby, one of the largest in the area with $12 000+ in prizes, was a huge success this weekend. Unfortunately, the [Read more]
From the Weather Network Midland residents left picking up the pieces after possible tornado touches down It will be a day of assessing the damage and picking up the pieces for anyone living in the town of Midland. A series of intense thunderstorms tore across Ontario on Monday. Around 6:30p.m. a [Read more]
Ministry completes 3 week walleye fishery focused enforcement blitz June 22nd, 2010 The Ministry of Natural Resources laid 120 charges and issued 333 warnings during a three-week enforcement blitz focusing on the walleye fishery in northeastern Ontario. Conservation officers checked 6,690 anglers [Read more]
Nitam Giigidowin Project Officially Launched FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, ON – June 18th, 2010 – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care (Dilico) are pleased to announce that for the first time, preschool aboriginal children living on First Nations in [Read more]
3 Motor Vehicle Collisions Investigated NIPIGON, ON – During the weekend of June 18th to June 20th, 2010 Nipigon/Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 27 calls for service and issued numerous Provincial Offence Notices. Police investigated three motor vehicle collisions and [Read more]
NFSC – Newsletters on OntarioNewsNorth.com Spring has sprung in the Northeastern Forest Community and, in celebration of the new season, the Northeast Superior Forest Community (NSFC) has released their Spring 2010 edition of The Forest News. The Forest News is a great way to stay informed [Read more]
“Batchewana First Nation Dismantles Railway Blockade, For Now” At 8:00am this morning Batchewana First Nation community members began to dismantle the railway blockade, which was erected yesterday in opposition to the HST. The dismantle came after a collective agreement amongst organizers, and [Read more]
Annual 1st Day of Summer Celebrations by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – JUNE 21, 2010 – Residents gathered on the lawn in front of the Oasis Pool at the Recreation Centre centre last night for Manitouwadge’s Annual First Day of Summer Celebration. The Leisure Services Department [Read more]
Hyer on the Hill Cell Phone Freedom One of the symbols of modern life is the cell phone, and for good reason. More and more people rely on them for business and to connect with family and friends. You don’t have to be a chatty teenager to understand that they have become an indispensible part [Read more]
West Fire Region Monday, June 21 2010 – Summer There was one new fire reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 21. Nipigon District Fire 37, located in the Aroland area. It is 0.1 hectares in size. Good progress was reported on Nipigon Fire Number 35 on June 21 with minimal [Read more]
Chief Medical Officer of Health Reminds People To Properly Handle And Cook Processed Chicken Products June 22, 2010 10:00 AM Salmonella Cases On The Rise Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, is reminding Ontarians about the importance of properly handling and cooking [Read more]
June 22, 2010 9:00 AM McGuinty Government Protects Tenants From Excessive Rent Increases Ontario’s rent increase guideline for the year 2011 will be 0.7 per cent, the lowest guideline in the 35-year history of rent regulation in Ontario. The rent increase guideline is the maximum amount by [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – June 19th, 2010 – Members of White River’s Harmony Club, gathered to face off at cards this Saturday evening. They were, as always, very welcoming when I arrived and happy to fill me in on the Club’s latest news as they played bid Euchre. I asked [Read more]
