Posts Tagged ‘Northwestern ONtario regional news’
Written by admin on 22 September 2015
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Weather was ideal September 12th, as the Manitouwadge Trappers’ Council hosted their Annual Community Field Day and Pig Roast. The event, hosted by the council, local fur harvesters and their families, is a fun event open to the community, helping raise awareness of [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 12 September 2015
Source: Canada Food Inspection Agency Food Recall Warning – Field cucumbers and any in-store produced products that contain field cucumbers purchased from various retail locations recalled due to Salmonella OTTAWA, ON – Industry is recalling field cucumbers and any in-store produced [Read more]
Written by admin on 25 August 2015
Pic River First Nation, in partnership with the Anishinabek/ Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) will be conducting a Fish Community index Netting (FCIN) project on Lake Superior within the traditional fishing areas of Pic River First Nation. This data will aid in the assessment of [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 24 August 2015
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Aug 16, 2015, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitouwadge detachment received information regarding a motor vehicle that was missing and being reported as stolen. The vehicle was a Light Blue 2006 Dodge Caravan; Ontario Plate BVPN 115 It was last seen on Aug 16 at [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 17 August 2015
Beach Advisory Issued: Poplar Lodge Beach The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has issued a swimming advisory for the following beaches based on water samples taken on August 13, 2015: high levels of E. coli Poplar Lodge Beach near the bridge and raft (Beardmore) Swimming advisories do not [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 17 August 2015
MARATHON, ON – Last week, the Marathon Mixed Slow-Pitch League had some memorable moments culminating with the action Thursday, August 13th which included the top ranked Outlaws defending their title with a win against the Brewers 17-12. Next up, the Crossover Video Jays crushed the [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 17 August 2015
Rec’vd Friday, Aug.14,2015 There were 4 new fires confirmed by the early afternoon of August 14. The forest fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northwest Region. The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is reminding people that they are responsible for safe outdoor fire [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 17 August 2015
NIPIGON, ON – On 12 August 2015 Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a Break and Enter at the Nipigon Canadian Tire Store. Staff members attended to find the building had been entered and property including electronics, ammunition, outdoor gear and cash had been [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 August 2015
A Pembroke man has been fined a total of $2,000 for unlawfully hunting white-tailed deer. Eli Gallibois-Drudge pleaded guilty and was fined a total of $2,000 for two counts of hunting deer without a licence, contrary to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Court heard that on November 6, 2013, [Read more]
Written by Sarah Clowes on 06 August 2015
Are you up for the Challenge? This run should be on every runners bucket list! The 33rd Annual Paju Mountain Run registration is now open. The race celebrated its 30th year in 2012 and is looking forward to 30 more years of conquering the 11.2km course. The start/finish line is outside the [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 06 August 2015
THUNDER BAY, ON – As of September 2015, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) will no longer be providing school-based immunization clinics for Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6 students in the City of Thunder Bay and the surrounding rural areas. School-based immunization clinics for [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 06 August 2015
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to announce that Superintendent Darrell SMILEY has been named as the North West Regional Commander. His official start date was August 3, 2015. Superintendent SMILEY replaces Superintendent Ron van STRAALEN who officially commenced [Read more]
Written by MP Bruce Hyer on 03 August 2015
THUNDER BAY, ON – Bruce Hyer, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Thunder Bay – Superior North), kicked off the Green Party’s 2015 national election campaign today in Thunder Bay, Ontario. “The campaign is now in full force and we are asking the people of Thunder Bay – [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 02 August 2015
THUNDER BAY, ON – This morning, Prime Minister Stephen Harper kicked off the 2015 federal election – one of the longest in Canadian history – with the election date set for October 19th. Thunder Bay-Superior North Liberal candidate Patty Hajdu is ready to bring real action to the region and [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 15 July 2015
Shelter House receives $8,960 donation from Thunder Bay’s The Home Depot store as part of The Orange Door Project THUNDER BAY, ON – By purchasing a paper door for $2, Thunder Bay’s The Home Depot customers generously supported Shelter House to raise $8,960 in 36 days, with the goal of putting [Read more]