The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of parole. Ronald Countryman, 57-years-old, Caucasian male, 173 cm tall (5’8″), 90 kg (198 lbs) with a shaved head and hazel eyes. He is serving a ten year, two-month sentence for ...

Today the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Education, issued the following statement: “I would like to officially welcome all of Ontario’s students back to school. My hope for the 2018-19 school year is that students successfully continue on their academic journeys, and also use this opportunity to develop new hobbies and interests. Whether it’s academics, arts or athletics, we encourage ...

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Labour, issued the following joint statement on Labour Day: “It’s our privilege on behalf of Ontario’s Government for the People to help make our province the best place to work and live. Here in Ontario, we’re blessed with plentiful natural resources, a well-educated population, and a ...

10:28 a.m. FOG ADVISORY ENDED FOR:       GERALDTON – LONGLAC – CARAMAT       MANITOUWADGE – HORNEPAYNE       WHITE RIVER – DUBREUILVILLE       KAPUSKASING – HEARST – SMOOTH ROCK FALLS       CHAPLEAU – MISSINAIBI LAKE   5:06 AM EDT Sunday 02 September 2018 Fog advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Gogama Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Kapuskasing – Hearst Nipigon – Marathon – Superior North Sault ...

  Last season the club ran several different programs and trained skaters of many ages and abilities. From CanSkate, which is Skate Canada’s “learn to skate program”, all the way up to StarSkate which develops skating skills, ice dance, free skate and interpretive skating.   Last season our skaters attended competitions and seminars including one coached by world champion Elvis ...

89 Players 1st FLIGHT: Francis Dechamplain,Jessy Dechamplain, Joey Dechamplain-5 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Roger Lefebvre, Bubba Gagne, Eric Levesque- 3 under par 33 3rdFLIGHT: Ron Rody, Dave Hall, Chris Buckell- 1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Craig O’Neill, Bob McCoy, Kyle Wood – even par 36 5th FLIGHT: Antonios Alexopoulos, Danny Mathias, Frank McRae- 3 over par 39 6th ...

Ontario’s Government for the People is taking steps to ensure Ontario’s roads are safe for everyone. Starting September 1, there will be tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: Fines from $2,000 to $50,000 Six demerit points A driver’s licence suspension of up to five years Up ...

Following the decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program, the Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Transportation, issued the following statement: “Ontario cancelled the cap and trade program to bring gas prices down and help lower costs for Ontario families and businesses. As a result, on July 11, 2018, the Electric and ...

Representative of the early 20th century’s ambitions to increase and improve transportation through northern Ontario, the Algoma Central Engine House in Sault Ste. Marie, was the first train repair shed in Canada built with an internal turntable. Built in 1912, it has seen continuous use and is currently operated by CN. Today, Dr. Richard Alway, Ontario Member of the Historic ...

Ontario’s Government for the People is working to get residents and business across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area moving with a plan to upload responsibility for subway infrastructure, from the City of Toronto to the Province. The Government of Ontario is determined to deliver a modern transit system that will serve the GTHA’s growing communities, drive economic development and ...

Ontario’s Government for the People is acting to reduce the cost of natural gas for Ontario families and businesses, Premier Doug Ford announced today. This is part of the Ford Government’s overall commitment to put more money in people’s pockets and deliver immediate tax relief for lower and middle class families. “Your government is committed to giving real relief to ...

Today, Education Minister, the Honourable Lisa Thompson, issued the following statement on the provincial EQAO results: “The EQAO assessment results released today prove once again that we must do better with respect to students’ math performance in Ontario. For the last five years, we have seen an overall decline in EQAO math scores. Half of Ontario’s Grade 6 students have ...

On Saturday, September 8th, at the Wawa Community Center from 10-3pm, over 45 exhibitors will be set up to greet attendees at the first annual Bumps, Babies and BEYOND expo! Touted as the biggest exposition to hit the north shore, this FREE event has something for everyone – from young to well seasoned.   Everyone is invited to come SHOP. ...

Receiving health care services in Northern Ontario often requires travel for patients and their families. Rather than driving or finding a ride, Ontario Northland is providing scheduled daily service to many of the region’s hospitals. “There was a transportation need in the North, and we met the need by developing this service,” states Tracy MacPhee, Director of Passenger Operations. “Our ...

12:18 AM EDT Tuesday 28 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville At 12:18 a.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking an area of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain. Thunderstorms are moving over the area from Lake Superior. Wind ...