Northern Ontario

Canada’s federal nuclear regulator held a public meeting in Saskatoon about uranium mines, including closed and decommissioned uranium mines in northeastern Ontario. In their overview presentation Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) staff omitted any discussion of the closed mines in Elliot Lake or the Agnew Lake mine, which were issues of high concern to intervenors including the Township of Nairn ...

The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) is thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative: the Weilers LLP Under 35 Access Pass. This program, proudly sponsored by Weilers LLP, offers individuals under the age of 35 an incredible opportunity to experience the magic of live orchestral performances at a 50% discount on tickets. Registration for the Weilers LLP Under 35 Access ...

Shortly before 2:00 pm on January 2, 2025 members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the Lake Helen Police Service were notified of a collision between an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and a truck towing a large sign. An off-duty Lake Helen Police Officer detained the driver and notified OPP. The truck had ...

On December 28, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger vehicle.   The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.   The OPP North ...

Marten Falls First Nation is declaring a state of emergency due to an operational failure of the First Nation’s aging Wastewater system. There is immediate and high risk to the health of community members who consume any water from the water system in Marten Falls. The wastewater plant malfunctioned on Friday and immediate steps were taken to replace parts that ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario et Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power célèbrent la fin de la construction du projet de transport d’électricité de Watay Power, le projet de branchement au réseau dirigé par des Autochtones le plus important de l’histoire de l’Ontario. Watay Power a construit environ 1 800 kilomètres de nouvelles lignes de transport d’électricité qui permettront de brancher plus de 18 ...

The Ontario government and Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power are celebrating the completion of construction for the Watay Power Transmission Project, the largest Indigenous-led grid connection project in Ontario’s history. Watay Power has built approximately 1,800 kilometres of new transmission lines that will connect more than 18,000 people in 16 remote First Nations communities to the provincial grid, ending their reliance on ...

An investigation led by the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from officers of the Nipigon Detachment OPP, Northwest Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Northwest Region OPP K-9 has resulted in drug trafficking charges against one female. On December 10, 2024, officers from the Nipigon Detachment OPP stopped a motor vehicle on ...

Today during Question Period, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha raised the need for better winter maintenance on Northern Ontario highways.   “Northern Ontario has been getting snow for the last three weeks and since the first snowfall we’ve experienced numerous, extensive closures on Highway 17 and Highway 11.” Said Mantha. “Clearing highways after a snowfall isn’t a matter of convenience for ...

The American industrialist and business magnate Henry Ford once responded “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do” when asked about his professional achievements. It’s a fitting analogy to describe how Parliament Hill and Queen’s Park continue to sputter when attempting to run, re-establish or regulate public transportation. For decades, numerous studies were published on how ...

Chief and Council of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) have issued this statement in response to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) decision to proceed with the Site Characterization Process for the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in WLON’s traditional territory. For over a decade, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has been involved in discussions and information sharing through a “Learn ...

Today, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and the Township of Ignace as the host communities for the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. In July, Ignace resident voted yes to move forward in the process. Earlier this month, the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation voted voted ...

Today, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) and nine First Nation partners, joined by municipal leaders, officially broke ground on the Waasigan Transmission Line project. This important milestone is the result of several years of collaboration and engagement with Indigenous communities, government agencies, local organizations, interest groups and community residents.   “We are thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone with our ...

Members of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) voted in a willingness decision/referendum to determine if the Nation will progress into a site characterization process for NWMO’s proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in WLON’s traditional territory. For over a decade, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has been involved in discussions and information sharing through a “Learn More Agreement” with the Nuclear Waste ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, joined regional First Nations Chiefs to mark the completion of critical highway infrastructure improvements in the Greenstone area in Northern Ontario. These highway upgrades at the gateway to the Ring of Fire region will improve connections to the provincial ...