SCHREIBER, ON – At its meeting on January 25, 2011 the Township of Schreiber confirmed its interest to learn more about Canada’s plan for the long term management of used nuclear fuel. The plan requires that the used nuclear fuel be safely and securely contained and isolated from people and [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – In March 2010, a partnership was formed between Terrace Bay Home Hardware, EcoSuperior, Ontario Power Generation and the Township of Terrace Bay to offer recycling of fluorescent bulbs and tubes. Home Hardware in Terrace Bay is the drop-off site with bins prominently [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Marathon District Chamber of Commerce Presdent Jeaennie Allerton speaks with OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter about thee recenet AGM,2011Election results, vacant positions, membership and the upcoming Maraton Winter Carnival. MORE INFO Email Allerton at [Read more]
FACT: The Northeast Superior Region of Ontario spends an estimated $25 million annually for the provision of heat and hot water from electricity, fuel oil, propane, and wood. To help address this issue, the Northeast Superior Forest Community (NSFC), in cooperation with the Northeast Superior [Read more]
SCHREIBER OPP INVESTIGATE COLLISION NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of January 21 to January 23, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 24 calls for service and issued numerous Provincial Offence Notices. Officers investigated seven motor [Read more]
January 21, 2011 McGuinty Government Pleased With International Ruling On Softwood Exporters Ontario is pleased with an international tribunal’s decision to limit an additional export tax on Ontario softwood lumber to only one-tenth of a per cent (0.1 per cent). This is dramatically lower [Read more]
January 21, 2011 McGuinty Government Pleased With International Ruling On Softwood Exporters Ontario is pleased with an international tribunal’s decision to limit an additional export tax on Ontario softwood lumber to only one-tenth of a per cent (0.1 per cent). This is dramatically lower [Read more]
Métis Leaders, Federal and Provincial Ministers Map Out Strategy for Métis Economic Development January 21, 2011 VANCOUVER, BC —The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, met January 19, 2011 [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, January 22nd OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter spoke with Mayor Rick Dumas about upcoming 2011 ROMA/OGRA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association) Combined Conference in Toronto, the ministers Marathon representatives have [Read more]
January 19, 2011 Minister Clement Announces Support For Small Businesses in Northern Ontario The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced that small businesses across Northern Ontario will have greater access to services, support [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, January 22nd dignitaries from Superior North CFDC, the Marathon & District Chamber of Commerce and Mayor and Council members from the Town of Marathon joined entrepreneur Tyler Davis to celebrate the Grand Opening of his new business, Crossover Video & Games. Some [Read more]
Inquest Into The Death Of Christopher Dennis Coaster Postponed January 21, 2011 Thunder Bay, ON — Dr. Michael B. Wilson, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that the inquest into the death of Christopher Dennis Coaster originally scheduled to be [Read more]
Health Canada gets it right after a decade of shame In the good news file, children in this country will face one less threat in their toy-boxes as Canada finally banned products containing phthalates this week. These chemical additives are used to soften plastic and vinyl, have often found their [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Concerns this week in regards to possible air quality issues in the lower level of the Manitouwadge Recreation Centre have been laid to rest. After the Recreation Centre was closed to the public for approximately 26 hours, it reopened yesterday (Jan.20) evening at 6pm. Public [Read more]
January 21, 2011 A former judge whose report led to the creation of Ontario’s Special Investigation Unit and a world renowned researcher into regenerative medicine are among 30 new appointees to the Order of Ontario. The appointees to Ontario’s highest honour were chosen for their [Read more]
