Provincial Resources The firefighting effort in Ontario continues to be supported by Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan as well as from the U.S. state of Minnesota, for a total complement of 80 personnel. Equipment is also being provided by Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba [Read more]
PROVINCIAL OVERVIEW – Five new fires were reported on Friday, September 2. No control issues were experienced with these starts. In 2011 to date, 1,097 fires have burned a total of 628,977 hectares in the province. Approximately three-quarters of current active fires are located in the Far [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – With a new crop of film students set to embark on the 42nd anniversary of the Confederation College Film Production Program, an open casting call has been issued for Saturday, September 17th from 3pm to 5pm and Sunday, September 18th from noon to 3pm at Intercity Mall. The [Read more]
Renovations to Improve Recreation and Tourism SEARCHMONT, ON – Mike Brown, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin is pleased to announce that Searchmont will be receiving $750,000 in funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Searchmont Ski Association Inc. (SSAI) will be [Read more]
$40 million invested in health human resources to support seniors with complex mental health needs The North West Local Health Integration Network, along with Ontario’s 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), is investing $1.23 million to enhance services for seniors who exhibit [Read more]
GREAT Footage of the Red Rock Rec Centre Grand Re-Opening, September 1st, 2011. Thanks to D-On McCauley (Thunderstryker Films) visit his channel on YouTube.com/DJRukkus1 for more by CLICKING HERE [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping To Reduce Energy Costs, Protect Jobs Ontario is helping Tembec General Partnership reduce energy costs, stay competitive and protect 550 jobs at its newsprint mill in Kapuskasing. Through the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) program, the company is receiving [Read more]
CNIB Eye Van Is coming to Manitouwadge September 6th – 9th & 12th – 15th As a partner – the MANITOUWADGE DIABETES HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM will be providing – Diabetes Education and Screening Services Specialized diabetes educators on site Early [Read more]
Start Date – September 1, 2011 OPSEU Support Staff Union are in legal strike position as of midnight, September 1, 2011 Confederation College campuses will be open and operating All programs will begin September 6, 2011 Students are encouraged to continue with their plans to start the school [Read more]
ETOBICOKE, ON – The Thunder Bay Chill Reserve Males have advanced to the finals of the 2011 Ontario Outdoor Cup after defeating the Windsor Coboto Strikers 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. The team traveled this past weekend to Etobicoke, Ontario, to participate in the semifinal round of the provincial [Read more]
MARATHON , ON – During the Week of August 22nd through 28th the Marathon OPP Detachment reported the following; Calls for service: 82 Traffic Tickets: 74 Criminal Charges: 4 R.I.D.E. Checks: 4 Results of R.I.D.E.:124 Vehicles checked; 100% compliance Remember CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) [Read more]
Local musicians entertain before headliner Daniel Champagne at Manitouwadge Sunfest. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com Ted Lalonde rocks it out on the sax. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – The 2nd Annual Sunfest was enjoyed by many as Manitouwadge residents were treated to a number of [Read more]
SINGLE AIRCRAFT COLLISION Sioux Lookout, ON – On August 30th 2011 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a small aircraft crash south of the chutes on Abram Lake. Police received a report that a small aircraft had crashed in [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping To Keep Energy Costs Down, Protect Jobs Ontario is helping a gold mine in the Hemlo area near Marathon reduce its energy costs, stay competitive and protect 545 jobs Through the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) program, Williams Operating Corporation will [Read more]
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISON Update – Double Fatality WAWA, ON – As reported earlier Superior East OPP (Wawa) was called to a motor vehicle collision that occurred approximately 15 kms south of Wawa on Highway 17. The collision occurred at 7:18 am and involved a north bound transport truck [Read more]
