‘Dorion/Nipigon/Red Rock Twp’ Information

NIPIGON OPP CHARGE IMPAIRED DRIVER  NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of December 2 to December 4, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): Responded to 28 calls for service Issued numerous Provincial Offence Notices. Conducted 4 R.I.D.E. checks Investigated 3 motor vehicle [Read more]

It’s almost here! The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train hit the rails again this month and it is quickly approaching the Northshore. Area residents will gather in White River Thursday night to bring non-perishable donations (and cash donations) for the food bank and enjoy the spectacular light [Read more]

RED ROCK, ON – The Red Rock Beautification Committee’s loonie basket auction is being held this Sunday from 1-4pm at the Legion Hall. Baskets are donated by anyone who wishes to create them as well as by the Red Rock Beautification Committee’s with donated items . The baskets [Read more]

NIPIGON ADDED TO NUCLEAR INDUSTRY’S “STUDY” LIST Northwatch to host Nuclear Waste Workshop in Nipigon November 23, 7 to 9 pm NORTH BAY, ON – Several communities in northern Ontario are allowing themselves to be studied as the possible location for an underground repository for all of [Read more]

  ROSSPORT, ON – Recently, the Rossport Tourism Association decided to replace their old highway signs with new signage at the east and west entrances of Rossport continuing their village’s exposure to travellers on Highway 17.   The Rossport Business/Island signs have been [Read more]

NIPIGON, ON – November 16, 2011 at approximately 10:35 a.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a single motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 11, just north of Lake Helen.  The driver of a west bound tractor trailer unit lost control and entered the south side ditch. The [Read more]

IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of November 11 to November 13, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous calls for service and issued 28 Provincial Offence Notices.  Officers investigated one motor vehicle collision and conducted 4 [Read more]

    NIPIGON, ON – At its November 8 meeting, Nipigon’s Town Council passed a resolution expressing interest in continuing to learn more about the Adaptive Phased Management plan for nuclear waste disposal.  Nipigon’s expression of interest will provide residents with information [Read more]

Ontario Provincial Police have closed Highway 17 from Wawa to Batchawana Bay due to the deteriorating winter weather. WED.NOV.9TH 8pm(20h) Ontario Provincial Police advise of Highway 17 CLOSURE due to winter weather conditions.  There is no detour suggested and the estimated length of the [Read more]

STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED NIPIGON, ON– During the weekend of November 4 to November 6, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 27 calls for service and issued 30 Provincial Offence Notices.  Officers investigated 3 motor vehicle collisions and conducted 3 R.I.D.E. [Read more]

RED ROCK, ON – Live from the Rock (LFTR) is launching their slogan contest for the 10th Anniversary Live from the Rock Folk Festival to be held August 10-12, 2012 in Red Rock. This year is sure to bring back many fans of the festival as organizers are planning to bring back performers who [Read more]

Wants Canada Post to find a new location in Dorion to replace loss of current outlet OTTAWA, ON – MP Bruce Hyer is demanding that Canada Post find a replacement location for the postal outlet that is closing in Dorion this year. The current postal outlet, located in Canyon Country Service, is [Read more]

St. Hilary’s 22nd Annual Cross Country Run – RED ROCK RED ROCK, ON – October 11, the Holy Angels Running Team from Schreiber, Ontario participated in the St. Hilary’s 22nd Annual Cross Country Run in Red Rock.  After weeks of training, 15 students from Grade 2 to 6 made the trip to [Read more]

Vaccines and Flu Clinics Click on the links below for more information: This year’s flu vaccine Health Unit Flu Shot Clinics Other places you can get a flu shot FACT SHEET – this year’s flu vaccine VIDEO – Learn more about flu vaccine including how it’s made This year’s flu [Read more]

NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of October 7 to October 10, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP):  Issued 85 Provincial Offence Notices Responded to 46 calls for service Officers conducted 9 R.I.D.E checks Officers investigated 2 Motor Vehicle Collisions. October 8 at [Read more]