GERALDTON, ON – March 21, 2015 at 2:10 am members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Main Street in Geraldton, Ontario. Police observed some concerning driving behaviour. Before police could initiate a traffic stop, the driver stopped the vehicle [Read more]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading onto the ice to fish. Ice Conditions Can Be Deceptive and Variable Remember: Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be hazardous at the start [Read more]
“The safety of our communities is our top priority. Improved rail safety will not only benefit Ontario but also the safety, environmental and economic well-being of communities across Ontario and Canada. There have been a number of very serious and unacceptable train derailments across the [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – Despite government claims that they are responding to the rash of train derailments, nothing will change if they allow railways to regulate themselves, according to Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes. Hughes raised the recent derailments in Northern Ontario during [Read more]
A Fort Frances man has been fined $3,000 for careless hunting. John Homer pleaded guilty and was fined $3,000 for discharging a firearm without reasonable consideration for people or property. He is not allowed to hunt in Ontario for one year and must successfully complete the Ontario Hunter [Read more]
NORTHWESTERN, ON – Highway 17 East of Terrace Bay to Marathon (and at times through to White River) was closed repeatedly this past weekend due to freezing rain and packed ice. Travelers who made it through the portion of highway between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning were [Read more]
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 4:00 pm The Ministry of Natural Resources – Wawa District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning remains in effect for the White River watershed. Flooding on the White River and White Lake is occurring. Residents along the White [Read more]
FROM: Ontario Provincial Police AMBER ALERT PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT ORILLIA, ON – When an AMBER Alert is issued, timing [Read more]
While the Liberals and Conservatives continue to battle it out in a “he said, she said” libel lawsuit over gas plant scandal accusations; New Democrats continue to listen to your concerns and take action. This week my colleague MPP Sarah Campbell, Kenora Rainy River, used her Private Members [Read more]
Whether or not Wiarton Willie sees his shadow this February, most Canadians are still in for a couple more months of wintery weather. Winter is the worst season for residential fires in Canada, according to Fire Prevention Canada. There are many reasons for this – homes must be heated, people are [Read more]
Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is creating 13 new jobs while improving infrastructure along a stretch of Highway 17 near Marathon. “Our government is improving infrastructure across the province, which creates jobs and strengthens our economy. [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The week of July 22nd was Emergency Services tour week at daycamp. Monday consisted of cops and robbers, police badges and other fun games. In the afternoon the group made thank you cards to give to the Police Officers after the tour of the Police Station and let [Read more]
Northeast Region – August 4, 2013 New Fires August 4: No new fires were reported. August 5: One new fire was reported at the time of this report on August 5. Sudbury 28, a lightning fire, is not under control at 0.1 hectares. There are no issues anticipated. A number of the existing fires [Read more]
From: Home Child Care Association of Ontario Home Child Care Association of Ontario calls for all Home Child Care to be Licensed in Ontario TORONTO, ON – In response to recent tragedies in unlicensed home child care settings, the Home Child Care Association of Ontario (HCCAO) is calling on [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – OntarioNewsNorth.com received a call from a concerned Manitouwadge resident last month in regards to the maintenance of Highway 614, more specifically what seemed to be a lack of salt at the township’s sand dome at crosstown (Sault Road) and the caller’s feeling [Read more]
