Posts Tagged ‘Northeastern ontario local news’

Shutting down the Legislature won’t make gas plant scandal go away: NDP

Shutting down the Legislature won’t make gas plant scandal go away: NDP

QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP House Leader Gilles Bisson condemned Dalton McGuinty for shutting down the Legislature as the committee to investigate the gas plant scandal was to commence.   “Today was the last day the hearings into the gas plants scandal could have started. However, instead of [Read more]

Wawa Will Need New CAO/Clerk/Treasurer

WAWA’s LOSS IS MUSKOKA’s GAIN Written by Brenda Grundt, Press release from Township of Muskoka Lakes Wawa will be looking for a new CAO/Clerk/Treasurer. In a press release dated October 23rd, the Council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes stated: The Council of the Township of Muskoka [Read more]

NDP: MNR Job Cuts Threaten Vulnerable Northern Communities

NDP: MNR Job Cuts Threaten Vulnerable Northern Communities

QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Today in question period, northern NDP MPPs called on Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle to stop cutting jobs across northern Ontario. “Last week the Ministry of Natural Resources unveiled some of its Transformation Plan, which includes significant cuts to jobs, [Read more]

FALCONS CLAIM FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP of 2012 Fall Season

FALCONS CLAIM FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP of 2012 Fall Season

Falcons, Chevaliers and Wolverines to Play Kenora’s Beauty Bay Course NSSSAA 2012 Golf Championship by Petar Kusic, North Shore Secondary School Athletic Association WAWA, ON – Well mother nature, once again, did not agree with a full 18 holes being played at the Michipicoten Golf [Read more]

End of an era: NDP MPPs mourn the Northlander

End of an era: NDP MPPs mourn the Northlander

NORTHBAY, ON – Today marks the final run of the ONTC’s historic Northlander train, a vital transportation artery for much of northern Ontario. Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof boarded the final northbound train from Toronto to Cochrane to protest the cancellation. He was joined at Union [Read more]

Mourning Matti Honkaniemi

Mourning Matti Honkaniemi

Matti HONKANIEMI Passed away peacefully at the Chapleau Health Services on Monday August 13, 2012.  Matti was born on February 21, 1933 in Palijarariv Alaajarvi, Finland.  Matti is survived by his wife Mary Honkaniemi and her children and their families.  Loving poppa of Helen and Amber Bush of [Read more]

BREAK AND ENTER TO CHAPLEAU SCHOOL

BREAK AND ENTER TO CHAPLEAU SCHOOL

CHAPLEAU, ON – August 19, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment were dispatched to an alarm at Chapleau High School.  Two broken windows were observed at the front of the building.  An OPP Scenes of Crime Officer attended the School and evidence was [Read more]

Dubreuilville Strongman Challenge 2012 – Women’s Event Added

Dubreuilville Strongman Challenge 2012 – Women’s Event Added

The 11th edition of the Dubreuilville Strongman Challenge will be held September 8th & 9th in Dubreuilville. PRO We are planning to officially introduce the athletes, Friday September 7th. Details will follow. The competition will start with four events at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and resume on [Read more]

Interview with Terry Plaskitt Owner of Georgian Bay Solar & Wind

Interview with Terry Plaskitt Owner of Georgian Bay Solar & Wind

GEORGIAN BAY, ON VIA SKYPE – July 26th, OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter spoke with Terry Plaskitt, Owner of Georgian Bay Solar and Wind which designs and installs wind and solar energy systems across Northern Ontario.  Plaskitt explained the benefits of these systems, what [Read more]

TORONTO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ENJOY A TRIP TO NORTHERN ONTARIO

TORONTO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ENJOY A TRIP TO NORTHERN ONTARIO

From July 16th to 20th, 2012, Horwood Lake Lodge hosted the annual Kids and Wardens Fishing Adventure. This marks the sixth straight year the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) has worked with the lodge to provide a trip of a lifetime to members of a Boys and Girls Club from a large [Read more]

Wawa Mourns Steve Milczarek

Wawa Mourns Steve Milczarek

Zbigniew ‘Steve’ MILCZAREK Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday July 12, 2012 at the age of 53 years. Beloved husband of Bozena Milczarek. Dear father of Pawel Milczarek (Kelsey Sitar). Proud grandfather of Maya. Dear son of Henryka and the late Jerzy [Read more]

Helping Elliot Lake Retailers And Workers Rebuild

Helping Elliot Lake Retailers And Workers Rebuild

McGuinty Government Helping Retail And Service Workers Ontario is helping local retailers and workers in Elliot Lake rebuild their businesses after the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall. A community adjustment agreement has been signed with the City of Elliot Lake to help develop and implement a [Read more]

Company Fined $4,500 For Operating Pit Under Suspension

Company Fined $4,500 For Operating Pit Under Suspension

A company from Hearst has been fined $4,500 for a violation of the Aggregate Resources Act. NorBuilding Enterprises Ltd. pleaded guilty to operating an aggregate pit while its licence was under suspension. The pit was in operation for nine days while the licence was suspended. The court heard that [Read more]

“It is in our own best interest to support our local economy” MP Carol Hughes

“It is in our own best interest to support our local economy” MP Carol Hughes

One of the claims of those who support free-trade is that ‘we can compete.’ This is often said in a way that seems to question the patriotism of those who raise concerns about the effect of unfettered free-trade agreements.  After decades spent pushing Canada in this direction we are facing [Read more]

MINING PLANS AND FINANCING INCLUDING A PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF UP TO $3M

MINING PLANS AND FINANCING INCLUDING A PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF UP TO $3M

STRIKE MINERALS ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT AND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS TO FINALIZE TORONTO, ON – Strike Minerals Inc. (TSX Venture: STK) (“Strike” or the “Company”) is announcing that it is starting a 2 to 4 week temporary suspension of the [Read more]

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