Preparations underway for Clelia II arrival Top of Lake Superior; Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion & Lake Helen Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Red Rock Indian Band – In late spring of 2010, Navitrans approached the Township of Red Rock about becoming a port for the Clelia II, the 100 passenger [Read more]
McGuinty Government Creates Jobs, Invests In Highway Infrastructure Near Thunder Bay June 10, 2010 Construction of two new bridges as part of the Highway 11/17 expansion east of Thunder Bay will result in new economic activity and job creation; they are part of the Open Ontario plan to create jobs [Read more]
New Open Air Market in Nipigon a resounding success NIPIGON,ON – Despite an overcast and rainy day, the first Nipigon open air market held on Saturday June 5th was a resounding success. With numerous venders and a great involvement from the public, organiser Wendy Turner was excited with [Read more]
Fraser Lake Walleye Classic nearly sold out for the third consecutive year (Nipigon, ON) The little known Fraser Lake Walleye Classic is expecting a banner year. With a few days until the June 12th event, only 7 spots remain among the 65 available boat registrations. The event is one of [Read more]
A Message from the organizers of Dorion’s 7th Annual Canyon Country Challenge The 7th Annual Canyon Country Challenge is fast approaching! It takes place THIS Saturday morning, June 12th at the Dorion Community Centre in Dorion. The first races start at 10am, but be sure to be there well in [Read more]
New Open Air Market in Nipigon begins Saturday June 5th NIPIGON, ON. Beginning Saturday, June 5th until September there will be a weekly open air market taking place at the Nipigon Town Hall Courtyard, adjacent to the Paddle to the Sea Park. The market’s theme of Hand Made Home Grown will [Read more]
Canyon Country Challenge around the corner by Karina Hunter The 7th Annual Canyon Country Challenge in Dorion is quickly approaching; June 12th at 10am, competitors will gather at the Dorion Community Centre to participate in one of three runs. Registration for the 10 and 15 kilometer runs is [Read more]
JumpStart Fundraisers in Nipigon & Marathon a great success By Nathalie Houle May 29th, 2010 –Today, from 12:30pm – 4pm, Canadian Tire Stores in Marathon and Nipigon held their 2nd Annual JumpStart Fundraising events. Funds raised at each of the stores through their outdoor events today, [Read more]
May 15 and 16, 2010 proved to be a perfect one for close to 100 birders. Not only did the weather co-operate, but the birders were able to record 97 species this year. Day One in the Dorion area was an especially exciting one at Ouimet Canyon as the Peregrine Falcons put on a show [Read more]
Dreams Come True as Nipigon Opens Paddle to the Sea Park (Nipigon, ON) Despite a bit of chilly weather, the opening of the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park was well attended and enjoyed international participation with a wooden Paddle-to-the-Sea carving sent all the way to Northwestern Ontario from [Read more]
Anticipation builds for Nipigon Paddle-to-the-Sea Park Opening (Nipigon, ON) Nipigon is opening the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park for its first full season this Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 12pm. Mayor Richard Harvey shares, “The Paddle-to-the-Sea Park enhances Nipigon as an essential destination for [Read more]
Red Rock Studies Waterfront Development McGuinty Government Supporting Community Economic Opportunities The Township of Red Rock, on the coast of Lake Superior, is looking at the economic potential of waterfront development. Through support of the Northern Communities Investment Readiness Program [Read more]
The Nipigon Recreation Trail near Sawmill point Dorion’s Canyon Country Birding Festival is only 3 weeks away, and the organizing committee is very excited. Registrations numbers are over what we had last year at this time and there is still room for more paid registrants. Final preparations [Read more]
OPP officer resigns before police hearing A Dorion OPP officer charged with production and possession of a controlled substance has resigned from her position as a provincial constable. Lynn MacKay, 50, was charged in October 2007, after marijuana plants were found in the Dorion-area home that she [Read more]
CANADA AND ONTARIO IMPROVE HIGHWAY 11/17 Funding will create jobs, boost local economy THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO – The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Parry Sound – Muskoka, and The Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, [Read more]
