We are often told not to put all our eggs in one basket and not to count our chickens until they hatch. Someone should have reminded the federal government about those poultry related maxims as they set out to spend a surplus based on assumptions which included oil trading at a high price. Now [Read more]
RED LAKE, ON – The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre and Science North are collaborating once again to bring new visitor experiences to the Red Lake community. As a major tourist attraction and tourism driver for the North, Science North is interested in expanding its reach in Northern [Read more]
LANSDOWNE HOUSE, ON – Wednesday, January 13, 2015, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) in Neskantaga First Nation received a call to check up on a person. Upon police approach to the subject’s residence the police heard what they suspected was a gun shot. [Read more]
WAWA, ON – January 11, 2015 at approximately 9:55 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment responded to a traffic complaint within the town of Wawa. The motor vehicle in question was located near a local business. As a result of police investigation Kevin [Read more]
LANSDOWNE HOUSE, ON – Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in the First Nation community of Neskantaga, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) began an investigation into an incident of a barricaded person within a residence. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Nishnawbe-Aski Police [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure: Highway 17 East of Nipigon from the Hwy#11/17 junction to Gravel River due to a Train Derailment. The estimated duration of Road Advisory is unknown at this time. Detour (if [Read more]
$3,000 Fine for Failing to Report Moose Carcass Cody Christensen of International Falls, Minnesota, pleaded guilty and was fined $3,000 for failing to report acquisition of a game carcass. Court heard that in 2013, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers received [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Congratulations to Michael Bray of Blind River winner of $105,198.60 from the December 24, 2014 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Michael also won $2 in the ENCORE portion of his play. Since LOTTO 6/49 was launched in June 1982, Ontario players have won more than $10 billion in prizes, including [Read more]
NORTHERN ONTARIO MUSIC AND FILM AWARDS 2015 will mark the return of the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards (NOMFA). As of 2015, the NOMFA will be held on a biennial basis, with the next event being held in May 2017. In 2008, Music and Film in Motion (MFM) launched the NOMFA conference in [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – December 23, 2014 at 8:03am Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment was notified of a Break and Enter into a residence in Geraldton located in the area of First Street West and Third Avenue South West. The investigation led to Stephan CYR a local 41 year old male [Read more]
As one year passes and another unfolds, it’s time to make Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contributions. They’ve been around since 2009 and yet Canadians still largely misunderstand them. The annual BMO TFSA Report says 66 per cent claim to be knowledgeable about TFSAs, but only 22 percent [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Following the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities’ concerns regarding Bill 52 and Greenpeace Canada’s fabricated attacks on Northern Ontario’s forestry sector , Provincial Ministers Bill Mauro and Michael Gravelle met in Toronto with Kapuskasing Mayor Spacek, [Read more]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry seeks the public’s help in identifying the individuals responsible for setting gill nets that were left unattended in Goulais Bay on Lake Superior in November and December 2014. Several gill nets set off the southern shore of Goulais Bay and left [Read more]
COCHRANE, ON – The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat will celebrate the official launch of their new exhibits and interactive experiences on Friday, December 12th. The project, a joint venture between the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat and Science North, courtesy of funding from FedNor and the [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – In light of a damning Auditor-General report that shows the government misspent almost $2-billion on the failed smart meter program, now, more than ever, Ontarians need relief from the growing costs of heating their homes, said NDP Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha. [Read more]
