Disney and Pixar, over the course of the past several years, have become notorious for producing quality animated movies that are popular with the whole family. They can take unfamiliar characters and make them loveable and relatable- like the old man from Up. This week, we are introduced to Miguel [Read more]
Province Supporting First Nation to Expand Culturally Appropriate Care Ontario is funding a feasibility study to build a replacement facility for the Reverend Tommy Beardy Memorial Wee Che He Wayo-Gamik Family Treatment Centre in Muskrat Dam First Nation. The centre provides people struggling [Read more]
Back in 2015 Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg hit the screen in a comedy about a father and a step-father dueling for the attention of their two children. Daddy’s Home became an instant comedic hit grossing a whopping 242.8 million dollars at the North American box office. The fact that Wahlberg [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On February 1, 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9, members of the Marathon [Read more]
More Patients and Families in the Geraldton Area to receive compassionate palliative care closer to home Ontario is partnering with local communities to add 1 new hospice bed to the Geraldton District Hospital that will provide patients and families in Geraldton with better access to compassionate [Read more]
Treacher Collins syndrome is defined as a genetic disorder characterized by deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. It is not curable but may be treated with reconstructive surgery. Needless to say, the people who suffer from this condition look much different than you or me and, as a [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Februrary 10th, a small group of youth (12yrs of age and up) and adults, led by Northern Trails Ski Club volunteer Debbie Aurola, enjoyed a morning of cross-country skiing as part of the Get Active Program. Conditions were great, the trails well-groomed, though perhaps [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge has announced that the Community (recreation) Centre resumes regular hours of operation Thursday, February 8, 2018 however, Fitness Centre 24/7 access will be restricted until further notice. Fitness Centre members may use the facility during [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – On February 7, 2018 at approximately 3:35 a.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were on general patrol in the Town of Marathon. Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON – On June 6, 2017, the James Bay Detachments Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into allegations of fraud involving two males in the Town of Kapuskasing, Ontario. Police investigation revealed that between September 2014 and February [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Matawa’s Economic Development Unit today hosted a Tourism Strategy Meeting and Off Reserve Community Session to hear views and opinions on a Regional Tourism Strategic Plan. Over the past few months, input has also been received through a series of workshops in all the [Read more]
NAKINA, ON – Shoppers in Nakina will soon face longer travel times to get groceries. On March 31st, 2018 the North West Company will close the Northern Store in their community. “This location is no longer sustainable and as a result we made the difficult decision to close our Northern Nakina [Read more]
There are a lot of perks to living in Northern Ontario. The towns are safe and family friendly. We all know one another and everyone bands together to help out during times of need. And perhaps the biggest draw is the natural beauty that surrounds us. On the other hand, being surrounded by acres [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – An ammonia leak at the Manitouwadge Recreation (community) Centre has led to the township closing the facility to the public and sharing that: “For the safety of the public and our staff, will remain closed to everyone until further notice. We continue to work to [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON —On Monday, NDP Environment critic Peter Tabuns issued the following statement on the latest findings of mercury contamination on the shores of the Wabigoon River: “Today’s findings confirm what too many First Nation families already know – the threat of [Read more]
