Six years ago the world was introduced to Paul Blart- an affable, if not rotund, mall cop who patrolled the many stores and hallways of a busy shopping mall in New Jersey. His clumsy and unorthodox methods were ultimately successful in foiling a brazen robbery by a group of criminals who also took [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – The 2015 Pan Am Games officially began last night (July 10, 2015) with an absolutely spectacular opening ceremony full of breathtaking moments. The 2-week long international sporting event will, no doubt, include many historic moments which fans can watch follow online at [Read more]
School is out and summer is in full swing. Movies are the perfect way to keep the entire family busy over the next couple of months. For those who cannot wait to see what we’ll be getting in July and August, here are a few of the key titles that are sure to excite you; [Read more]
Love him or hate him, Will Ferrell knows how to draw a crowd. Whether through his off-time antics, like playing every single baseball position while taking a helicopter from field to field during Major League Baseball’s spring training, or more commonly through his comedic acts in Hollywood [Read more]
WEEKLY WRAP It may seem hard, with all of the top-notch new movies that have been coming out over the last few weeks, to keep up! Great new movies like Kingsman, Chappie, Run All Night, Project Almanac, Focus and McFarland have been flying off the shelves at Crossover , with some customers unable [Read more]
Most of this week’s new releases have been highly anticipated since their theatrical debuts. With star power like Hugh Jackman, Liam Neeson, Ed Harris, Vince Vaughn and Michael Douglas, coupled with popular genres like Action, Comedy and Sci-Fi, it’s not hard to see why our customers have been [Read more]
By Marlene Turner, Executive Member Population 2200! Have you been in to see the Manitouwadge Museum’s collection of local historical items (including mining and forestry industry artifacts) articles and photos gathered, over 20 years, by volunteers wanting to share our [Read more]
SUPPORT A LOCAL MUSICIAN MARATHON, ON – Spencer Jose didn’t fully develop his love for music until he laid hands on his friend’s new guitar- a birthday gift from his father. Before long, the 2 friends formed a band in Marathon called “Small Town Riot”. The band played in a number of [Read more]
Movie pundits would tell you that the modern day box office is dominated by sequels and prequels. Well established franchises such as “Lord of the Rings”, “James Bond”, “Planet of the Apes”, “Hunger Games” and others continue to dominate at theatres, thus occasionally overshadowing [Read more]
For decades Will Smith has been one of Hollywood’s most recognizable (and bankable) stars. Although his movie credits are slightly fewer and farther between these days, audiences still flock to theatres to see his films. His last major role was a father-son affair as he starred alongside his son- [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge Community Services Annual Children’s Festival was held May 23rd and included a BBQ and couple main attractions. For most of the children the three biggest draws were Science North’s mobile planetarium, Eric the Juggler and local [Read more]
An Electrifying Night of Country Music! TORONTO, ON – The Flato Markham Theatre was the scene of an electrifying night of country music on Monday evening for the 3rd Annual Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Awards, presented by Slaight Music. The Awards Show was hosted by the Road [Read more]
WEEKLY WRAP-UP It seems hard to fathom that it’s already time to talk about June. It is, however, well worth talking about in the world of movies as it promises to be chalk full of great new movies! Some of the titles that are sure to create excitement with our customers include; Focus (Will [Read more]
WEEKLY WRAP War movies give viewers a chance to see firsthand what the brave men and women of the military face on a daily basis while in action. Their heroics allow us our freedom and they risk their lives to do so. Chris Kyle’s incredible true story as the most lethal sniper in American [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – The Conseil Scolaire Public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario (CSPGNO)’s 13th Radio-Chaud Music Contest is heating up and the grande finale concert on May 28th is rapidly approaching. Radio-Chaud aims to foster talent and stimulate creativity among secondary students by [Read more]
