Longlac, ON – On October 1, 2010 the Ontario Provincial Police sent a media release which advised that police were looking for anyone who may have information about a theft from a motor vehicle in Longlac on September 22, 2010, where a camera and GPS were stolen out of an unlocked truck [Read more]
McGuinty Government Introduces Expanded Newborn Registration Service With just a few clicks, Ontario parents can now apply online for child benefit programs, including the Ontario Child Benefit, when they register their newborns.In partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada, the [Read more]
Seeing these programs succeeding in Southern Ontario gives hope that perhaps they will move North to improve health care for Northshore residents as well. Editor. McGuinty Government Program Helps Reduce ER Wait Times A nurse-led outreach team is helping reduce ER wait times in Barrie by providing [Read more]
Photos/Videos by Karina Hunter, Editor OntarioNewsNorth.com Industry and Aboriginal Groups Collaborate to Develop Career paths for Aboriginal Peoples in the Mining Sector MARATHON, ON – November 4th, Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) in co-operation with the Assembly of First [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helps Community Prepare For Future Investment The community of Dryden is working to boost tourism, attract new investors and strengthen the local economy. With support from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) program, the Dryden Development Corporation is: [Read more]
GERALDTON VEHICLE STOP LEADS TO ARREST November 5, 2010 On October 26, 2010, Scott Smith of Sylvan Lake, Alberta was convicted of possession of 690,000 unmarked cigarettes in the Geraldton Provincial Offences Court. Smith was charged by the Ministry of Revenue’s Special Investigations Branch [Read more]
McGuinty Government Creates New Scholarship For Doctoral Students Premier Dalton McGuinty wrapped up Ontario’s mission to China today by announcing a new Ontario Trillium Scholarship for international students. He made the announcement while speaking to professors and students at the Hong [Read more]
McGuinty Meets with Chairman Li Ka-shing and CEO Eric Huang Leaders from Hong Kong’s business community met Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and ministers Sandra Pupatello and Michael Chan to discuss investment opportunities in Ontario. Premier McGuinty spoke at a reception hosted by the [Read more]
“BE PREPARED FOR WINTER” SAYS OPP Nov. 5 /CNW/ – With winter fast approaching, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing an important reminder that driving conditions could rapidly and unexpectedly change, creating dangerous hazards and challenges for drivers. The (OPP) is [Read more]
November 5 2010 OPP UNSOLVED HOMICIDE INVESTIGATON TEAM MAKE ARREST IN COLD CASE LONDON, ON, Nov. 5 /CNW/ – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Unsolved Homicide Investigations Team (UHIT) has laid a First Degree Murder charge as a result of the 1992 murder of Lawrence KITAKIJICK of London, [Read more]
DRYDEN, ON – Officers from the Dryden and Ignace Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded an investigation that involved found human remains located along Highway 17, 25 km east of Ignace. The remains were found on August 17, 2010 by individuals who were blueberry picking in the area. [Read more]
From Shelley Heavens, MFSC Marathon Figure Skating Club congratulates Rebecca Harasym who has place 3rd in the Novice Ladies Event at the Northern Ontario Sectionals Competition HUNTSVILLE, ON – October 29th and 20th Rebecca Harasym placed 3rd in the Novice Ladies Event at the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On November 2, 2010 Drug Enforcement Unit Officers attended the 300 block of Cameron Street in Thunder Bay where they arrested Elias GANTH outside of a residence for Driving while Disqualified. At the time of his arrest Elias GANTH was found to be in possession of [Read more]
McGuinty Government Opens Nominations To Celebrate Excellence In Education Nominations are now open for this year’s Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. There are six award categories that recognize individuals who make a difference in education: Teacher of the Year New Teacher [Read more]
West Fire Region November 03, 2010 Now that the forest fire season has officially ended (April 1 – October 31) a fire permit is not required for daytime burning of woody debris or grass if you live in an area governed by the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario. Although day burning [Read more]
