GERALDTON, ON – On October 19, 2010 the Greenstone EMS and Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious, single vehicle ATV rollover approximately 30 kilometers south of Longlac near Tricorn Lake. A 62-year-old male from St. Williams, Ontario was transported by ambulance [Read more]
October 19, 2010 McGuinty Government Marks School Bus Safety Week Riding on a school bus in Ontario is safer than ever, thanks to tough laws, improved safety features and dedicated drivers. This week marks School Bus Safety Week and drivers are reminded to do their part by driving safely and [Read more]
October 19, 2010 McGuinty Government Continues to Modernize and Strengthen Retirement Income System Reforms to be introduced today will further strengthen Ontarians’ pensions, addressing concerns of workers, retirees, and employers. The Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, [Read more]
From Kenora Detachment OPP Kenora, ON – Officers from Kenora Detachment removed two more impaired drivers from our highways over the weekend. On Saturday 16 October 2010 officers had the occasion to stop a vehicle for speeding on highway 17 near Moth Lake. The officer identified the driver [Read more]
This Week is Waste Reduction Week in Ontario and across Canada. Waste Reduction Week, run through the Recycling Council of Ontario, aims to inform and engage people about the environmental and social ramifications of wasteful practices. It strives to educate, engage and empower everyone, [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Monday October 4, 2010 three adult males from the Aroland/Greenstone area were arrested and charged with Theft Under $5000.00 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The arrests were made on Hammond Avenue in the City of [Read more]
October 18, 2010 McGuinty Government Auto Insurance Reforms Helping Ontario Drivers Ontario released figures that show average auto insurance rates decreased by almost 0.1 per cent, on average, in the third quarter of 2010. This marks the second consecutive quarterly reduction. Ontario’s [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Kim & Guy Desjardins, owners of KG’s Bar & Lounge are offering teens an opportunity to enjoy their local pub and parents are in support. In an effort to diversify the services they offer to the community, the Desjardins saw an opportunity, Sunday evenings [Read more]
Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce Local Market 2010 CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Shop local this holiday season! Friday November 12th 5:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday November 13th 11:00am – 4:00pm @ The Moose Hall Registration Forms and Information available through: Crystal Rieck 229-0185 or [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Photographer Doug Gibbons has lived in Marathon for the past 20 years specializing in all aspects of professional photographic services. His new book, “Superior Light” is much anticipated having been officially in the works for the past 2 years though photographs [Read more]
TRICK OR EAT in Marathon & Manitouwadge! Taking a BITE out of Hunger Campaign! Trick or Eat® is North America’s largest food drive fuelled entirely by youth. Thanks to volunteers, over 750,000 pounds of food is collected for over 100 local organizations that work tirelessly to [Read more]
October 17, 2010 Progress Report Shows McGuinty Government Getting Results The Ontario government released its seventh annual Progress Report highlighting how the Open Ontario Plan is delivering results for Ontario families. The report shows investments in infrastructure are creating jobs during [Read more]
Greenstone Detachment OPP October 15th, 2010 GERALDTON, ON – On the 14th of October 2010 at approximately 5:20pm officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision. The collision occurred approximately 5.5 kilometres west of [Read more]
West Fire Region October 15, 2010 Please note – the next update is scheduled for Friday, October 22 Two prescribed burns were ignited in the West Fire Region on October 15. Red Lake District ignited the Odin Lake Prescribed Burn. It is located about 48 kilometres north, northwest of Red Lake [Read more]
From Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes As I prepared myself to vote on the registry last month, I was struck by the way in which stereotypes dominated the debate and felt that both sides were not being fairly represented by broad, sweeping characterizations. Not all anti-registry [Read more]
