Posts Tagged ‘Northwestern Ontario local news’
Written by Township of Terrace Bay on 20 June 2014
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Township of Terrace Bay held a public forum June 17th to discuss changes to its garbage collection as well as the introduction of a recycling program. Approximately 80 people were in attendance to listen and ask questions of municipal staff and council. Mayor Jody [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 19 June 2014
SUBMITTED BY: NORTHWATCH NIPIGON, ON -The Township of Nipigon has withdrawn from the nuclear industry’s investigation of multiple communities as potential nuclear waste burial sites. The municipality was one of ten in northern Ontario remaining in the process. An additional 3 communities in [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 19 June 2014
NIPIGON, ON – June 5, 2014 at approximately 10:38 am on Highway 11-17 at the Township of Lyon, Nipigon OPP stopped a 2007 Dodge truck for traveling in excess of 130 km / hr. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected an odour of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. A Breath [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 18 June 2014
TYLER’S WEEKLY INSIDER There haven’t been many family-friendly, animated, full-length features which have been successful in regards to entertaining kids and adults equally but this week we have on of these precious gems and to make the situation more impressive yet why not throw in the [Read more]
Written by admin on 18 June 2014
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday, July 16th students on the Manitouwadge High School Graduation Committee, supervised by teacher and parent volunteers, hosted a car wash fundraiser in the school parking lot. With sunny skies in their favour, the hardworking soon-to-be graduates, washed vehicles [Read more]
Written by MP Bruce Hyer on 17 June 2014
Predictable cabinet decision on Enbridge project launches the fight to stop pipelines, tankers on the BC Coast OTTAWA, ON – Today’s unsurprising federal Cabinet decision to approve Enbridge’s pipeline proposal means that the fight to stop this risky project is just beginning. Today [Read more]
Written by admin on 16 June 2014
RED ROCK, ON – Popularity of the Red Rock Public Library’s Tween Club which began in May continues to grow as new friends visit Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30pm for crafting and socialization (and of course a heap of giggles!).The 6 week program is sponsored by the “Friends of [Read more]
Written by St.Hillary School on 16 June 2014
ST. HILARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES FIRST COMMUNION RED ROCK, ON – Julia Sands and Ashley Sheriff celebrated their First Reconciliation and First Communion on Sunday May 25th at the St. Hilary Church surrounded by family, friends who support the girls as they continue growing in their faith. A [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 June 2014
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The municipality’s minor soccer program has finally begun, delayed by heavy rainfall cancelling nearly 2 weeks of games (raining on game day, sunny day after that Mother Nature was not onside!). Parents are taking advantage of warm weather finally arriving to come [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 11 June 2014
MONTREAL, PQ – The management of KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG) mourns the death yesterday of Stan Louttit, elected Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk, the Cree of the James Bay Lowlands. It was our privilege to have become befriended by Stan Louttit, in the course of our engagement with [Read more]
Written by admin on 10 June 2014
NORTHWESTERN, ON – The Industrial Rd, a.k.a. Hwy 625 or Caramat Road, has been the subject of much lobbying, debate and buck passing since the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources quietly ended it’s maintenance of the Road in Spring of 2013 eventually resulting in the road becoming [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 09 June 2014
Addisyn in the pool with her new swim leg. Submitted photo. GERALDTON, ON – Being a left leg amputee hasn’t stopped Addisyn Franceschini, 7, of Geraldton, from living a full and active life. In fact, she can do everything everyone else can do, sometimes with the help of a special device. With [Read more]
Written by admin on 09 June 2014
eSCHREIBER, ON – The Township of Schreiber and the Schreiber Railway Museum have announced that they will be hosting a Canada Day Celebration at the museum grounds from 11am – 2pm (July 1st of course!). There will be plenty to enjoy for individuals and families including: Recreation [Read more]
Written by Township of Terrace Bay on 07 June 2014
As most residents are aware, 2014 has been an incredibly challenging budget year for Terrace Bay. The reassessment of the Mill resulted in an approximate 16% loss in tax revenues while the community endured one of the toughest winters in 20 years. This is the 3rd major reassessment that the mill [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 05 June 2014
TYLER’s REVIEW I’ve been hyping up June’s new releases for quite some time and now the big month has finally here. The major titles start right off the bat with a powerful (and true) war story and a modern day reboot of a classic flick from the past. Some of the ones to watch for [Read more]