This week the incredible, unforgettable Rick Mercer hosted his final episode of the Mercer Report. A very proud Canadian, Rick used the Mercer Report’s 15 years on CBC to highlight many of the people, places and things we have to be proud of as Canadians, so much of which most of us would [Read more]
A few years ago, Poker took the world by storm. Although the game had been around forever, the concept of televising big-money tournaments was relatively foreign at the time. Seeing the game on TV sparked an explosion of interest from many who were unfamiliar with what it was all about, thus [Read more]
Over the past few years, a noticeable trend has emerged at theatres across North America- horror movies are huge again. While we may never see another classic like The Exorcist, The Shining or The Birds, recent titles like Conjuring, IT, Don’t Breathe and Get Out have captivated audiences while [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – During the season of Lent St. Martin Catholic School in Terrace Bay has been learning what it means to enter into a season of spiritual preparation and renewal. The grade one and two class mixed, rolled and baked the traditional bread of Lent, the pretzel (photo below) which [Read more]
In 1995, movie fans young and old were treated to a truly unique viewing experience. In Jumanji, two kids find a magical board game that transports them through a variety of increasingly dangerous adventures. Starring the late Robin Williams, Jumianji would become an instant family classic grossing [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Every day we consume countless words of information, from news articles, to advertisements, to social media posts. Behind all those words is a writer, and with the growing need for information, there is a growing need for writers. The Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will be hosting the northernmost premiere of the documentary Bending the Arc since its first screening at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017. Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018 Time: [Read more]
Every year there are seemingly a handful of movies about which everyone is always asking “when does it come out?” Generally, these movies tend to ones that feature popular super-heroes or big-name action stars. This week marks the debut of one of these titles. In Justice League, Superman, [Read more]
The almighty Marvel universe is back at it. From the classic comic book series, and now movies, that brought us Captain America, Incredible Hulk and Iron Man, comes the latest installment in the equally popular Thor franchise. Thor Ragnarok is the headline new release in the first week of March- a [Read more]
Disney and Pixar, over the course of the past several years, have become notorious for producing quality animated movies that are popular with the whole family. They can take unfamiliar characters and make them loveable and relatable- like the old man from Up. This week, we are introduced to Miguel [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday, February 16th the Township of Manitouwadge annual Frosty Days Winter Carnival weekend opening ceremonies were held at the Kiwissa Ski Centre. Manitouwadge Recreation Director Shawna Patterson welcomed those in attendance before announcing the 2018 Citizen of the [Read more]
Back in 2015 Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg hit the screen in a comedy about a father and a step-father dueling for the attention of their two children. Daddy’s Home became an instant comedic hit grossing a whopping 242.8 million dollars at the North American box office. The fact that Wahlberg [Read more]
Treacher Collins syndrome is defined as a genetic disorder characterized by deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. It is not curable but may be treated with reconstructive surgery. Needless to say, the people who suffer from this condition look much different than you or me and, as a [Read more]
There are a lot of perks to living in Northern Ontario. The towns are safe and family friendly. We all know one another and everyone bands together to help out during times of need. And perhaps the biggest draw is the natural beauty that surrounds us. On the other hand, being surrounded by acres [Read more]
February is right around the corner and, like January, the hot new releases continue to hit our shelves at a steady pace. In a month where many Canadians will be cheering on our athletes as they compete at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, it’s important to leave time to stay up-to-date on [Read more]
