Posts Tagged ‘northwestern ontario daily newspaper’
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 08 June 2016
STATEMENT FROM MPP MICHAEL GRAVELLE RE: Terrace Bay ServiceOntario “As my constituents in Terrace Bay are well aware, a decision was recently made to close the ServiceOntario office in the community later this year. Following the announcement, I immediately approached the Minister of [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 07 June 2016
Over the years, animated movies have generally proven to be major box office draws as parents were eager to take the kids out of the house for a couple hours. More recently, studios have made a seemingly conscious effort to include in these movies some humor that Mom and Dad can also enjoy. As a [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 06 June 2016
MARATHON, ON – On June 5, 2016 at approximately 1:00 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment conducted a traffic stop at Barrick Gold Lane, Town of Marathon. After speaking to the driver officers determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 June 2016
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Public Library is a busy place this week with fun for visitors of all ages. Among the activities being held are today’s PD Day fun (see poster below) as well as a Book Club Meeting. If you are interested in participating in the MPL Book Club, visit [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 05 June 2016
MARATHON, ON – On Thursday June 2, 2016 at approximately 10:05 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Schreiber detachment conducted a traffic stop at Highway 17, town of Terrace Bay, to investigate a report of theft. The male driver was spoken to briefly by officers and then fled [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 03 June 2016
Will Premier Wynne Commit to Mercury Cleanup? QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Sarah Campbell, NDP MPP for Kenora-Rainy River, supported Grassy Narrows youth who were in the public gallery of the Ontario legislature today to ask Premier Wynne to clean up the mercury poisoned Wabigoon River. “Many [Read more]
Written by Northern Ontario School of Medicine on 03 June 2016
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is a medical school made in the North, for the North. As the School celebrates its 10th anniversary, we want to let you know what we’ve been doing for the last decade, and how we’ve been working with our many partners to build a healthier Northern [Read more]
Written by Superior-Greenstone District School Board on 03 June 2016
MARATHON, ON – The Superior-Greenstone District School Board (SGDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mia Audia-Gagnon of Geraldton Composite High School as its Student Trustee, effective August 1, 2016 for a one-year term. Also confirmed this week are the appointments of Alex Halonen of [Read more]
Written by Workplace Safety North on 02 June 2016
Marc Lauzier, Goldcorp VP welcomed by Workplace Safety North NORTH BAY, ON – In 1928, a fire broke out in a Timmins gold mine, killing 39 miners. This incident, one of the worst mining disasters in Canadian history, led to the creation of the internationally renowned Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) [Read more]
Written by NetNewsLedger on 02 June 2016
IGNACE, ON – Construction of the Pic River Project In Marathon is continuing. Today two large bridge girders are headed to the construction site. The girders are coming in from the west, and this morning were in Ignace Ontario. The wide load is taking its time coming in to assure safety on the [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 31 May 2016
June is literally right around the corner and with it comes the promise of nicer weather- and some great new movies! Between the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and the camping trips, be sure to leave yourself enough time to check out top new movies like; Zootopia, 13 Hours, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Whiskey [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 30 May 2016
MARATHON, ON –On May 27, 2016, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North West Region area received information regarding an officer safety bulletin. The information involved a person of interest from the Hamilton area who was possibly travelling West in a Ford Mustang. At approximately [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge Public School on 26 May 2016
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Last week Manitouwadge Public School Grade 7 and 8 students were treated to an amazing adventure at the Skills Canada Trades event in Marathon. The students saw, and had hands-on experience with, many of the different employment opportunities that are available to them [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District Health Unit on 26 May 2016
THUNDER BAY, ON – After an investigation into the cause of the outbreak at the Valhalla Inn on May 14, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of norovirus. Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The virus is usually spread through food or water, contaminated as a result of [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 25 May 2016
MARATHON, ON – Over the past few weeks of May, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment has received several reports of discarded garbage. This garbage is being dumped in areas not allocated for waste disposal. The OPP are currently investigating several of these sites and charges [Read more]