TORONTO, ON – OntarioMD is pleased to announce the addition of 12 hospitals in north west Ontario, in collaboration with eHealth Ontario and the Northwest Health Alliance (NWHA), to OntarioMD’s provincial Health Report Manager (HRM) digital report delivery solution. The addition of [Read more]
THUNDER BAY DISTRICT, ON – July 3rd Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirmed that a public health officer(s) had completed testing of beaches across the district for the following beaches: Shuniah – Wild Goose Beach, O’Connor Point, West Loon Lake Neebing – Cloud Lake, [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On June 22, 2019 at approximately 5:48 p.m., an officer from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Lakeshore Drive, in the Municipality of Shuniah. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer [Read more]
Representatives from across the north shore were “down in the dumps” during discussions held in the Township of Dorion on June 8th at the regular meeting of the Thunder Bay District Municipal League. Reeve Wendy Wright (Gillies) asked for a dialogue on the issues of landfill sites (AKA [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – On Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:15 am, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a distress call from an emergency locator beacon on Jackpine River approximately 8 kilometers north of Highway 17. Upon arriving at scene officers [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – On September 28, 2018 at approximately 5:00 p.m. officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11-17 near Dorion. Initial investigation determined that a westbound pickup truck had crossed into the [Read more]
MARATHON, Ontario – In October 2018, Superior-Greenstone District School Board introduced their new Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Their 2018-2023 Strategic Plan is built around four interrelated and interconnecting strategic themes: learning, well-being, relationships and stewardship. Currently the [Read more]
Join us for the 2019 Nipigon Ice Fest! Canada’s longest running, premiere ice climbing festival offers clinics including Beginners, Intermediate, & Mixed climbing! After a great day of climbing, warm up with the locals at a casual “summit” and get inspired with presentations by outdoor [Read more]
New Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Will Save Business and Residents Money THUNDER BAY, ON — Today the Ontario government announced support for a new liquefied natural gas plant in Nipigon to help create jobs and make businesses more competitive in Northern Ontario.”Our Government for the [Read more]
HEARST, ON – On January 25, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be closing Highway 11 at Highway 631, for public safety, while a trailer containing dangerous goods is being removed from the scene of a collision. The Highway is being closed from [Read more]
-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE SUSPICIOUS DEATH THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a death where foul play is suspected. On January 13, 2019, police received information that a body was located on the shoulder of Highway 527 just north [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Superior-Greenstone District School Board held its Inaugural Board Meeting on Monday, December 3 where several new Board members were welcomed. The municipal elections held October 22 resulted in the three new Board members including Kal Pristanski representing Nipigon, [Read more]
NORTHERN ONTARIO – The CP Holiday Train is visiting Canadian communities for it’s 20th year and crossing our region, stopping in communities between Chapleau through to Thunder Bay on December 1st and 2nd (see schedules below). Each event is free, with CP encouraging attendees to open [Read more]
Ontario is celebrating 16 outstanding seniors for their significant contributions to their communities and to the province after the age of 65. This year’s recipients of the Ontario Senior Achievement Awards include: Margaret E. Harris of Dorion, the founder and president of the Friendship [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at approximately 12:35 am, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a pick-up truck travelling eastbound on Highway 11-17 in the 4 lane area of Shuniah in the wrong lane at a high rate of speed. Officers from the Nipigon OPP detachment [Read more]
