The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has published Confidence in Safety reports for each of the two potential sites being considered to host a deep geological repository to store Canada’s used nuclear fuel. The reports are based on years of research and fieldwork. They summarize the NWMO’s understanding of each siting area, including geological characteristics that indicate the sites ...
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Manitoulin OPP – Fatal ATV Collision under investigation
On June 18, 2022 at approximately 3:50 p.m. members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) off of Panache Lake Road in the Town of Espanola. The lone operator of the ATV was pronounced deceased at the scene. The ...
Read More »OPP Charge 3 in death of Henry Stone-Arnold
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three individuals in connection with a Dryden-area homicide that claimed the life of a 28-year-old in 2018. Henry STONE-ARNOLD was last seen in the City of Dryden during the evening of August 8, 2018. When STONE-ARNOLD’s vehicle was located at a private business in Van Horne Township on August 9, police commenced a missing ...
Read More »Aki Kikinomakaywin Program Offers Hands-on STEAM Learning Opportunities for Indigenous Youth in Northern Ontario
NORDIK Institute is launching its new Aki Kikinomakaywin (Learning on the land) program, which offers hands-on, Indigenous science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) training for Indigenous youth. The program will run for one week in July at Lakehead University and Confederation College in Thunder Bay. Aki Kikinomakaywin is a women- and Indigenous-led program that teaches Indigenous youth ...
Read More »Thunder Bay is hosting the Tbaytel 2022 Canadian National Martial Arts Championships & Festival
Thunder Bay is hosting the Tbaytel 2022 Canadian National Martial Arts Championships & Festival for the first time ever. The excitement around the city is starting to grow, and because the event will attract national attention, it aims to help grow the martial arts locally. Preparations with the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse at Lakehead University for the championships began months ago. ...
Read More »World Water Day artworks on Display in SSM Centennial Branch Library
World Water Day artworks are now on display at the Centennial Branch Library, located at 50 East Street! After several COVID related delays, patrons of the library and supporters of the arts are able to view submissions celebrating World Water Day until early July! This year on March 22, 2022 in celebration of World Water Day, local Water Wise ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP Locate Missing Kayaker
On June 8, 2022, shortly before 11:00 a.m., a 57 year old who was camping alone in a remote area of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park was reported missing by park staff after their vehicle permit expired. The person was last seen by campers on June 6, 2022. Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the incident. The person was ...
Read More »Generation Mining Provides Update On Marathon Project Financing Discussions
Generation Mining Limited is pleased to provide an update on the project financing of the Marathon Project. In August 2021, the Company appointed Endeavour Financial as its Financial Advisor to provide financial advisory services with respect to the development of its 100% owned Marathon Palladium Copper project in northwestern Ontario. The Endeavour engagement was split into two phases. Phase I ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Officers lay Robbery Charges
On June 4, 2022, shortly after 10:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a robbery complaint at residence on Richards Lane in the community of Mississauga First Nation. Investigation determined the victim was attacked and a prescription of medication was stolen. A short time late police located the suspect vehicle pulling into ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Arrest Made, Stolen Vehicle Recovered
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on May 25, 2022, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment were notified of a stolen vehicle travelling through the Wawa area. The vehicle was taken from a business in the Greater Toronto Region. A tire deflation device was used to bring the vehicle to a stop on Highway 17 at mile marker 848 in Pik Township. ...
Read More »Shabaqua OPP – Investigation Continues into Fatal Collision
On May 27th, 2022 at 9:20 am members of the Shabaqua Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Superior North EMS, and members of the Shebandowan Fire Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 just East of Raith. Police attended the scene and found that an eastbound passenger pickup truck collided with a ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Laid
During the month of May 2022, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted an investigation into complaints of drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation, Samuel John Esquega, 56 years old, of Nipigon, was arrested and charged with 2 counts of: Trafficking in Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine, contrary ...
Read More »Confederation College Continues to Offer Personal Support Worker Accelerated Program
Confederation College today announced it is expanding its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program offerings this spring. The PSW Accelerated program will enable learners to complete the program in just six months with no tuition fee, alongside funding support for expenses such as textbooks and a paid work placement. “This Personal Support Worker Accelerated program adds an important pathway for students ...
Read More »NOWW 24th Annual Writing Contest Winners Announced
The Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop is pleased to announce the winners of the 24th Annual Writing Contest. The contest was judged this year by Casey Plett, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Sierra Skye Gemma, John Elizabeth Stintzi, and Chelene Knight. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s contest. Short Fiction – Judged by Casey Plett Ellie Sawatzky – “Majestic” August C. ...
Read More »Hwy 560 Closed at Westree – Shining Tree Residents Evacuate
On May 14, 2022 at approximately 3:43 p.m., members of the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) by advising residents living in Shining Tree to evacuate their homes due to a dangerously close active forest fire in the area. The MNRF has implemented this mandatory evacuation and there are ...
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