At the ripe old age of 88, Clint Eastwood continues to be as busy as ever. The legendary actor and director could possibly even be compared to a fine wine in the sense that he seems to get better with age. In 2005, Eastwood (as director) scored an Academy Award for Best Picture with “Million [Read more]
At the Academy Award celebrations a few weeks ago, the road trip drama “Green Book” took home some of the night’s most coveted prizes. Mahershala Ali was recognized for his riveting performance as the high maintenance, and somewhat eccentric musician Dr. Don Shirley. Peter Farrelly (best [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON – The search for the helicopter carrying Jody and Nicole Blais ended in tragedy yesterday when the crash site was located in a wooded area west of Timmins. The tragedy has united Kapuskasing and area residents in grief according to Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On March 12, 2019, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call regarding a possible impaired driver operating a pickup truck in Wawa, Ontario. Officers located the vehicle on Mission Road in [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON — Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Education critic, said the Ford Conservatives’ announcement today falls woefully short of what will be needed as cuts to autism services send an influx of kids with high needs into the school system on April 1. Educators and parents have been [Read more]
The creative minds at Disney’s animation department struck gold again. In 2012, we were introduced to Ralph- an arcade game character who sets out on a quest to become a hero. Fans young and old grew to love Ralph and, in turn, “Wreck It Ralph” was a huge success. Fast forward to 2019, and [Read more]
Victor Gerald RUEL (formerly of Timmins) passed away peacefully at the Sante Manitouwadge Health on Monday February 25, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Proud father of the the late Michel (Debbie), Peter (Tara), Chris (Candi), and Derek (Leigh). Proud grandfather of Kyle, Michela, James, Noah, Kyla, [Read more]
After Ford government admission that only families earning less than $55,000 are entitled to full amount QUEEN’S PARK, ON —Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath said that families of children living with autism have spoken; and they oppose Doug Ford’s scheme to rip supports and [Read more]
Competition period opens for this year’s Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship. Are you a young person striving to make the world a safer place? Then why not apply for the Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship, a one-time award of $2,000 recognizing safety leaders among Canada’s [Read more]
ESPANOLA, ON – A look at some of the work underway at the site of the new Sacred Heart Catholic School in Espanola. The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is working with the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario on a multi-million dollar project that will see two schools [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – On February 17, 2019 at approximately 9:00 p.m. officers from the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offence on Highway 17, Lahontan Township (Rossport area). As a result of the traffic stop, officers [Read more]
The Enteric Outbreak that identified Norovirus on the Acute care side of Geraldton District Memorial Hospital was declared over February 16, 2019 at 10:00am. All restrictions have been lifted. The Health Unit is urging people to refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On February 17, 2019 at approximately 12:01 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male and female who were stranded on Moose Lake. Due to the deteriorating ice conditions, a rescue by MSV was not [Read more]
We all know that Bradley Cooper is a top-notch actor. The seven time Academy Award nominee first came into the spotlight for his comedic performance as Phil in The Hangover. In 2012, we got to see a more serious side of Cooper with his stellar role as lead character Pat in Silver Linings Playbook. [Read more]
THE ONTARIO BUDGET: WILL PC’S INVEST IN NORTHERN PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE AS PROMISED? MPPs return to Queen’s Park on Tuesday February 19 and budget day should be soon after. The question northerners are asking – is the $45 million promised by the PC’s for the return of passenger [Read more]
