MANITOUWADGE, ON – Several weeks ago, the Bethany Pentecostal Assembly welcomed a new Youth Pastor Nathan Schwindt. Schwindt has lived in Northern Ontario previously as his parents lived and ministered in Wawa Ontario for several years when he was a young adult. Schwindt has found local [Read more]
– UPDATE – OPP INVESTIGATING DEATH IN PIKANGIKUM – Three Male Youths Charged PIKANGIKUM, ON – The afternoon of March 27, 2012 a 17-year-old male from Pikangikum First Nation was reported missing to police. At approximately 11:45pm March 27, 2012 a body was located behind a [Read more]
Canada’s plan for the long-term management of the country’s used nuclear fuel requires that used fuel be safely and securely contained and isolated in a deep geological repository in a suitable rock formation. The NWMO is committed to implement Canada’s plan in a manner that protects human [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – Red Rock Welcoming Committee was pleased to present a new bundle of joy with a nice bundle of gifts recently. The Red Rock 2012 New Years Baby, Jackson Henry Nystrom, was born on January 16, 2012 to Dale and Melissa Nystrom. Their new baby boy was a healthy 7lbs 5 oz and [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Wednesday March 14th through 18th, Amanda Mayhew-Hare and her husband Craig participated in the Toronto Sportsmen Show at the Metro Convention Centre with exhibitors and outfitters promoting camping, fishing, and hunting. The Mayhew-Hares, the power couple behind [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – March 18 2012 at 4:15 p.m., Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault from a woman walking her infant in the Town of Nipigon. The woman was pushing her child in a stroller on Bell Street when a beer can was thrown at them from a passing motor [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of March 16 to March 18, 2012 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): issued numerous Provincial Offence Notices responded to 30 calls for service conducted 4 R.I.D.E. checks investigated 2 motor vehicle collisions Saturday, March 17 at 11:10 p.m. [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – After a very eventful season which included the addition of some incredible snowshoeing trails, the Marathon Cross-Country Ski Club has officially announced the end of the season. LOCKERS & KEYS________________ The club reminds those with lockers to please clear them out [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON –The Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind people that there are no guarantees in nature, especially regarding ice conditions. Only careful planning, experience and caution can guarantee a safe ice experience. With the beginning of an unusually warm March [Read more]
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE MARATHON, ON – Friday March 16, 2012 an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling Westbound on Highway 17 in Pic Township, East of Marathon in the District of Thunder Bay. During the [Read more]
As people are now filing their 2011 income tax returns, we hear there are some misconceptions about how some of the Ontario tax credits will be disbursed this year, and in years to come. We’d like to clear up the confusion. In the past, some of Ontario’s refundable tax credits were paid to [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – March 7, 2012 the Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified that an ice fishing hut on Nagagami Lake was broken into and ice fishing equipment was stolen. After investigating the incident and getting information from the victim and witnesses, Manitouwadge OPP [Read more]
OPP REMIND DRIVERS TO STAY SAFE With the recent spring like conditions our highways are clear and dry allowing for safe traveling. Often with these dry conditions drivers concentrate less on good driving habits and more on getting to their destination. Members of the OPP Highway Safety Division [Read more]
Nipigon Renews Business Development Program NIPIGON, ON – The Township of Nipigon is embarking in a new direction with their 2012 Business Development Program. The Economic Development Committee has identified three areas where we need to focus to encourage active business development in [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – The Township of Nipigon is working to create a new Brand Identity that will better communicate the Nipigon experience to potential residents, visitors, businesses and investors. To be successful, this project needs input and ideas from the people who know Nipigon better than [Read more]
