Northern Ontario

On the seventh day since leaving Ignace on September 1st, a Walk to raise awareness about investigations underway that could lead to all of Canada’s nuclear waste being buried in the heart of Treaty 3 territory has reached Sioux Lookout. The Walk left the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s offices in Ignace on September 1st. A group of walkers and supporters ...

Walkers converged in Ignace today, smudging and preparing for the journey ahead before joining Head walker Darlene Necan in her peaceful walk to raise awareness about plans to construct a series of caverns deep underground in the heart of Treaty 3 territory, to be filled with all of Canada’s high-level nuclear waste. The third annual Walk Against Nuclear Waste left ...

Members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have open Highway 144 in both directions. The highway was closed on August 10, 2022, at 3:55 a.m., after members from the Nipissing West OPP, Sudbury Paramedic Services and Sudbury Fire Department responded to a head on collision on Highway 144, between Lively and Chelmsford, in the ...

On August 9th, 2022 at approximately 9:09 p.m. an officer from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in the Township of Nipigon for speeding 136kmh in a posted 90kmh zone. While speaking with the driver, it was determined that they had been consuming alcohol. The officer made a demand for an approved screening device ...

On August 9th, 2022 at approximately 5:55 p.m., an officer from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 11-17, in the Township of Nipigon after noting suspicious driving behavior. It was determined the operator of the motor vehicle had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The officer made a demand for an approved screening ...

Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement: “Ontario’s forest sector and its workers are vital to the prosperity of this province. To deliver on our plan to build Ontario, our government is standing up for families, businesses, and communities by speaking out against unfair ...

Graydon Smith, ministre des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts, et Vic Fedeli, ministre du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce, ont fait la déclaration suivante : « Le secteur forestier et ses travailleurs sont essentiels à la prospérité à l’échelle de la province. Pour concrétiser notre plan visant à bâtir l’Ontario, nous défendons les familles, les entreprises ...

David MacLean, professeur à l’Université de l’EMNO, a reçu une subvention de 150 000 $ sur deux ans de l’Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC) pour étudier les effets des vols spatiaux sur le corps humain et voir comment contrer les risques connexes pour la santé. L’étude, intitulée Investigating the role of a multi-targeted dietary supplement on attenuating radiation and microgravity-induced tissue ...

Dr. David MacLean, NOSM University Professor, received $150,000 over two years from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to study the effects of space flight on the human body and gain insights into counteracting associated health risks. The project, titled Investigating the role of a multi-targeted dietary supplement on attenuating radiation and microgravity-induced tissue damage, will study how the combined effects ...

Two individuals face a total of sixteen charges after a road rage incident on Highway 17 in the Nipigon area. On July 29, 2022 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment received a call about a passenger vehicle that rammed a motorcycle and pushed it off the road. The vehicle failed to stop following the collision and was ...

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and member to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the NWMO and takes a leadership role in the development of the corporation’s strategic direction, as the NWMO implements Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used ...

The Tbaytel 2022 Canadian National Martial Arts Championships & Festival is fast approaching with less than 3 weeks left until the arrival of some of the best martial artists across Canada for the event. The 3 day event includes an Opening Gala show on Friday night with special performances by renowned Kung Fu Masters.   “We are proud to have ...

On July 1, 2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment were advised of an incident that occurred at Wolf River Falls in Dorian Township. Three people attempted to cross at the top of the waterfalls when two individuals were swept away by the strong current. Nipigon OPP, Superior North Emergency Medical Services and Thunder ...

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment are investigating a death on the railroad tracks near Pic Mobert First Nation. It happened on June 28, 2022 at approximately 9:00 p.m.. The 36-year old, a resident of Pic Mobert First Nation, died after being struck by a train. Marathon OPP and Anishinabek Police Service were dispatched to the scene, ...

L’Agence a pour rôle de protéger des exemples représentatifs du patrimoine naturel et culturel national, et de faire connaître l’histoire de ces lieux précieux à la population canadienne. Le gouvernement du Canada investit dans les parcs nationaux partout au pays pour renforcer l’intégrité écologique, soutenir le tourisme durable et créer des emplois dans nos collectivités locales. Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Patty Hajdu, ministre ...