THUNDER BAY, ON –The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region Crime Unit has been investigating numerous reports of sexual offences against a male who worked in a number of First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. These investigations were initiated in 1994 and the accused was [Read more]
Strike Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce the commencement of the diamond drilling campaign on Harkness-Hays historical gold mine, Priske Township, Schreiber Area. The program is designed to test strike length, depth and continuity of the previously mined mineralized structures. An initial [Read more]
**VIsit again tonight (Wednesday, May 9th) as the video interview with the Grade 4/5 students is currently uploading. MANITOUWADGE, ON – Grade 4/5 teacher Lise Foucault-Clark says there was no hesitation from her students when she suggested to them that they could participate as a group in [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – Mayor Renald Beaulieu of Greenstone, the closest municipality to the Ring of Fire mineral find, was underwhelmed by today’s announcement from Cliffs Natural Resources to locate the chromite refinery near Sudbury. “It is truly unfortunate that Cliffs and the [Read more]
Aroland First Nation raises questions about ethics of Ontario Mining Minister – after months of ignoring First Nations, Ontario attempts last-minute “Buy off” of Ring of Fire First Nations THUNDER BAY, ON – Today, the Chief of the Aroland First Nation raised serious [Read more]
First Nation seeks Freedom of Information for Confidential Agreements between Mining Firm and Province AROLAND FIRST NATION, ON – Aroland First Nation has filed a request for disclosure to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) on information relating to Cliffs Chromite [Read more]
Nursing Week – A Short History In 1971, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) designated May 12 – Florence Nightingale’s birthday – as International Nurses Day. In 1985, in recognition of the dedication and achievements of the nursing profession, the Canadian minister of health [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s AMAZING Race WALK Challenge officially began with their Kick Off BBQ at the Manitouwadge Community Clubhouse. MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s AMAZING WALK [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Northern Development and Mines Critic and Algoma–Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha called on the government to release details of their discussions with Cliff Resouces on the Ring of Fire and to ensure all the resources [Read more]
Kateryna Boholij, 87 years, of Nipigon, Ontario passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, with her family by her side. Kathy was born in the Ukraine and came to Canada and to Nipigon in 1950. She was employed for many years at Multiply Plywood in Nipigon. [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Nipigon’s men and women in blue will be helping kids cast a line this spring during the 4th Annual Kids Fish Derby, Saturday, May 12th 1-5pm Nipigon Marina Dock The event, which is free for children and youth of all ages, will run from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Nipigon [Read more]
Entourage Continues to Outline Gold Mineralization at Black Raven, Hemlo Greenstone Belt VANCOUVER, BC–(April 26, 2012) – Entourage Metals Ltd. (TSXV:EMT) is pleased to report the results for five additional drill holes completed at the 100%-owned Black Raven gold property. These holes [Read more]
April 28, 2012 E-Nomination Period Closes On April 30th Ontarians should act soon to nominate outstanding community members for a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal pays special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne and honours her life-long commitment to her [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This week the students and staff were made visually aware of the importance of keeping our earthenvironmentally safe and clean. The Environmental Club at Manitouwadge Public School held an Earth Day Challenge to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. All the students watched [Read more]
This week at Queen’s Park rather than defeating the budget we listened to thousands of Ontarians and worked to improve the budget. Through hard work and determination we won some serious and important concessions including $20 million for northern and rural healthcare and a tax on our [Read more]
