On behalf of the WSN Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that Paul Andre, CRSP, has accepted the position of acting WSN President and CEO, effective July 1, 2017. Paul has served as Vice President of Prevention Services at WSN since 2010. The former CEO and Field Services Manager of the [Read more]
It seems hard to believe that it was way back in 1933 that the world was first introduced to the giant gorilla known as Kong. In that version of the film, a movie crew visits a tropical island where Kong takes a liking to actress Ann Darrow (played by Fay Wray). He is then captured [Read more]
CLICK HERE for previous release related to the missing boater SCHREIBER, ON – Members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a missing boater on Whitesand Lake. On Sunday, July 16, 2017, OPP were notified that a 47-year- old man from [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a missing boater on Whitesand Lake. On Sunday, July 16, 2017, OPP were notified that a 47-year- old man from Schreiber was missing on Whitesand Lake. Police were advised [Read more]
Catlonite Road to be Closed for Repairs The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry advises that a section of a primary forest resource road south of Longlac and north of Terrace Bay, in Nipigon District, will be closed for bridge repairs. A portion of Catlonite Road will be barricaded while [Read more]
Many thought that after the tragic and unexpected death of Paul Walker during the filming of Furious 7, the Fast and the Furious franchise would wrap up production without finishing the movie. This was most certainly not the case, as creative use of technology and family allowed producers to finish [Read more]
Two Thunder Bay area residents were fined a total of $4,000 for moose hunting offences. Theodore Aho of Thunder Bay pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for hunting calf moose during the closed season and $1,500 for abandoning the moose and allowing it to spoil. He also received a one-year hunting [Read more]
The tragic stories of World War 2 are taught in classrooms around the world. We learn about the horrific acts committed, and the ultimate fall of the Nazi empire. We hear about the battles and the soldiers who fought valiantly to protect their lands and freedoms. What we don’t often hear about [Read more]
For many kids growing up in the mid 90’s, the Power Rangers were “the big thing”. From schoolyards to backyards, kids would pick their favorite ranger and would be amused for hours as they acted out scenes from the TV Show. Many movies were produced and released along with the making of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 13, 2017, Superior North Catholic District School Board students, as well as student-athletes from a number of other boards, gathered in Manitouwadge for some fun, laughs and competition! This event, hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes catholic school, included [Read more]
Are we alone in the universe? This topic has been explored by scientists and astronauts for decades both in movies and in real life. Agents Mulder and Scully gained fame for their X-Files roles which saw them utilizing their FBI connections to explore reports of the unknown. This week, a team of [Read more]
Province Expanding Bail Programs and Hiring More Prosecutors Ontario is moving forward with its plan to make the criminal justice system faster and fairer by implementing programs to help reduce time-to-trial and improve the bail system in northwestern Ontario. The plan will enhance public safety [Read more]
Ice Cube’s claim to fame was as a member of the rap group N.W.A (the band featured in the movie Straight Outta Compton) in the 1980’s. Since then, he has diversified his career to include screenwriting, product endorsements, the formation of a professional basketball league and extensive acting [Read more]
The X-Men franchise over the years has become a fixture in the world of Hollywood. Based on the Marvel comics, the first X-Men movie debuted back in 2000. Countless sequels have followed including a few spinoffs featuring popular characters. One such character is Wolverine. Hugh Jackman, the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On Friday May 19, 2017 at approximately 7:00 a.m. members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle collision west of Marathon at Highway 17, Township of Coldwell. A west bound vehicle collided with the rear trailer wheels of an east bound tractor [Read more]
