Posts Tagged ‘Northwestern Ontario local news’
SUPERIOR EAST OPP WARN OF FRAUDS – Online and Over Phone
SUPERIOR EAST, ON -Recently the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachments have had several online and telephone frauds reported. In one instance a victim was telephoned and advised that it was Google calling. This is called the “Anti-Virus”, the victim was told his [Read more]
SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – IMPAIRED DRIVER
NIPIGON, ON – On January 19, 2013 at 4:40 p.m. officers of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a single motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11 and 17, Town of Nipigon. The driver of a pick-up truck lost control of his vehicle and entered the west [Read more]
Manitouwadge Mourns Lawrence (Bud) Everatt
Mr. Lawrence (Bud) Edward Everatt, age 77 years, long time resident of Manitouwadge passed away peacefully in Manitouwadge General Hospital on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Lawrence was born on November 9, 1935 in Ashern, Manitoba to Robert and Christianne Everatt. He spent his career as a miner, [Read more]
CROSSOVER INSIDER – Trailers, Treehouse Club and What’s In-Store at Crossover AND 2 Doors Down
The Crossover Insider is published each week on OntarioNewsNorth.com thanks to Crossover Video & Games Owner Tyler Davis. Follow the Crossover Insider for details of new movie releases for the week at both Crossover in Marathon and 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge. Watch all the trailers [Read more]
Marathon Joint Review Panel Seeks Public Feedback Regarding Pic River First Nation’s Request for Confidentiality
On January 14, 2013, the Marathon Joint Review Panel received a Request for Confidentiality from the Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation. The request is available on the public registry at the following link: http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/050/documents/p54755/84347E.pdf. As per the Procedures for [Read more]
The History and Heritage of Northwest Francophones
Release from L’Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario THUNDER BAY, ON – L’Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario – AFNOO and Le Club Canadien Français de Thunder Bay – CCF are pleased to announce the first travelling bilingual exhibit [Read more]
Dubreuilville Out Of Breath Hockey Tournament – Schedule
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – This weekend, Dubreuilville’s 17th Annual Out Of Breath hockey tournament will welcome teams of men and women from across the region for some very intense hockey action. If you plan to travel to Dubreuilville this weekend and cheer on your favourite team, CLICK [Read more]
Eye See…Eye Learn® Expansion To Northshore & Greenstone
THUNDER BAY, ON – Last month a press conference was held as Thunder Bay by Doctors of Optometry representing the Eye See… Eye Learn® program in Thunder Bay announced the expansion of this program to communities in the Northshore and Greenstone. Working in conjunction with the Thunder [Read more]
Test Drive OFSC Trails at No Cost!
OFSC Announces New Try Our Trails Permit for Ontario’s Family Day Long Weekend BARRIE, ON – For anyone who has ever wanted to try snowmobiling, Family Day Long Weekend provides an ideal opportunity – and now Ontarians are invited to test drive available OFSC trails at no charge for a permit! [Read more]
MALE CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING IN MARATHON
MARATHON ON – Sunday January 13, 2013 approximately 1:10 am, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment observed a vehicle parked beside a local tavern idling with the running lights on. A lone male occupant was seated in the driver’s seat with an open beer in the [Read more]
CROSSOVER INSIDER – New Releases at Crossover & 2 Doors Down PLUS Golden Globe Wrap-up
The Crossover Insider is published each week on OntarioNewsNorth.com thanks toCrossover Video & Games Owner Tyler Davis. Follow the Crossover Insider for details of new movie & game releases, trailers, what’s new in the store (including in-store specials and promotions you’ll only [Read more]
Terrace Bay Mourns Rev. Joseph Williams
from Henry Walser Funeral Home Kitchener, Ontario (519) 749-8467 Rev. Joseph Williams (BA, MDiv) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Daphne. Loving father of Kirk (Alison) Ryder, and Stephanie Williams. Cherished [Read more]
Village Customers Roll Away With ATVs
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Prior to the holidays, Village Pizza & Submarines Owner Shamm Jacobson offered his cusomers the opportunity to eenter their name, each time they bought a larg pizza, for a draw to win one of two kids’ ATVs. The contest was a hit and many people had their [Read more]
Chief Declares Pic Mobert First Nations’ Resolve To Forcefully Defend Thier Territory + Info Re: Nipigon Rally
PIC MOBERT POW WOW GROUNDS, HWY 17, ON – Friday January 11th a rally was held by members of Pic Mobert First Nations peacefully protesting their objection to Bill C-45 as they continued to participate in the Idle No More movement. During the protest, Chief Johanna Desmoulin [Read more]