KIIWETINOONG — On Tuesday, NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) wrote the Minister of Education calling for Indigenous curriculum development to resume immediately. Last month, the Ford government abruptly cancelled writing sessions intended to make final revisions to a reconciliation curriculum [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment are currently investigating a mischief incident that occurred sometime between August 16 and August 17, 2018. Investigation has revealed that unknown person(s) damaged a business advertising sign along [Read more]
Northeast region Regional fire situation – August 21, 2018, 17:43 On the afternoon of August 21, there are 35 active forest fires across the Northeast. Of these, only 1 fire is not yet under control. The remaining 34 fires are either being held, under control or being observed. One new [Read more]
Multiple Victims Deceased – Highway Now Open CLICK HERE for original release, previous update & photo WAWA, ON – On Sunday August 19, 2018 at approximately 10:19 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a fatal motor vehicle [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Helping Elders stay healthy and well. That’s the goal of a new exercise program being delivered in North Caribou Lake First Nation and Eabemetoong First Nation. Exercise Leaders in the community, with training from the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), deliver twice weekly [Read more]
Hello all, The Art Council has some fantastic music coming tonight to the Roberta Bondar stage in Sault Ste. Marie. Numerous performers including Crystal Shawanda at 6:30 p.m. and Mustang Heart at 9 p.m. Food and Beverages available. Our grafitti artist need you to come and vote for the [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON -On Saturday, August 18th, 2018, at approximately 12:00pm officers of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a theft of gas in Thunder Bay. The vehicle resembling the description in the theft of gas was later observed on Highway 17 near Schreiber. When the driver [Read more]
A few weeks ago, right after the Legislature was called to sit for a summer session following the June election, in my weekly column I wrote, “Fasten your seatbelts. We better hang on for a wild ride.” Admittedly it didn’t take a fortune teller to help me reach that conclusion. For [Read more]
The Government of Canada invests in waterfront development to help promote the North Shore region of Lake Superior TERRACE BAY, ON — The residents and businesses of Terrace Bay will benefit from an enhanced waterfront area thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $1.1 million. This FedNor [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – “It’s troubling just how far Doug Ford is willing to go to appease radical social conservatives and PC insiders. In only their first few weeks in office, the Ford government has moved quickly to drag Ontario backwards, wasting no time in meddling with ongoing [Read more]
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is continuing to manage an outbreak of tuberculosis in the city of Thunder Bay. The outbreak was declared at the beginning of March. To date, TBDHU has identified eleven cases of active tuberculosis in Thunder Bay associated with this outbreak. Most cases [Read more]
OPP Charge Wawa Male with Several Break and Enters WAWA, ON – On Saturday July 28, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment began an investigation into several reports of Break and Enters and thefts complaints to cottages located on Hawk Lake. [Read more]
Restricted Fire Zones Northeast fire region Due to the extreme fire hazard, recent heavy lightning, little precipitation and increased forest fire, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry implemented Restricted Fire Zones across a major part of the northeast and central region as outlined [Read more]
Original release below (scroll past update to view). WAWA, ON – A sinkhole near Obatanga Provincial Park, where construction had been ongoing to replace a culvert, closed a stretch of Highway 17 between White River and Wawa for several hours this morning, but one lane has now been opened. [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – April 27, 2018 was a professional development day for Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) teachers, support and administrative staff and trustees. During the day, the Superior North Catholic District School Board also hosted its 22nd annual Celebration of [Read more]
