TERRACE BAY, ON– A l’occasion de la journée des franco-ontariens et franco-ontariennes, l’Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario (AFNOO) a organisé plusieurs évènements avec ses groupes-membres et ses partenaires. Ceux-ci ont pu voir le jour grâce à la [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – August 18th as part of the 2012 Winnie’s Hometown Festival celebrations MPP Michael Mantha, MP Carol Hughes and Mayor Angelo Bazzoni held a special presentation to recognize a very deserving resident who has served the community of White River for many years as a [Read more]
On August 24th, Terrace Bay held its annual Lighthouse Street Festival in the middle of its recently revitalized downtown. The day’s festivities started off on a high note with the grand celebration of the $250 million Aditya Birla Group investment and creation of AV Terrace Bay Inc. The [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – Elgin Street was lined with children of all ages Saturday morning in anticipation of the 2012 Winnie the Pooh Festival Parade, an annual event that attracts residents from across the region. The theme for the 2012 Poohfest parade was ‘carnival’ and people went [Read more]
PIC MOBERT POW WOW GROUNDS, ON – The 26th Annual Pic Mobert First Nation Pow Wow was held August 3rd to 5th on the shores of the White River. Once again the Pow Wow was very well attended with many people taking advantage of the on-site camping to stay the weekend. Again this year, the [Read more]
August 3rd to 6th, 2012 Nipigon’s Blueberry Festival NIPIGON, ON – Join organizers of the 11th Annual Blueberry Blast this coming weekend, August 3rd through 6th, for a fun filled weekend celebrating the annual tradition of blueberry picking, family entertainment and a plethora of [Read more]
PIC RIVER, ON – Sunday, July 24th the Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation held their 29th Annual Pow Wow at the Pic River Pow Wow grounds on the shores of the Pic. The theme for this year’s pow wow was “HONOURING ALL OUR RELATIONS”. Jim Misquart was Master of Ceremonies [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Schreiber Public Library’s Annual Bocce Ball Tournament was held Tuesday, July 17th. The tournament is always a highlight of Schreiber’s Heritage Days and 2012 was no different. Thank you to all those who volunteered and participated to make the tournament a [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON-Monday at the Schreiber Heritage Days Opening Ceremonies’ Maor & Council BBQ winners of the Schreiber Public Library and Schreiber Archives & Historical Society Photo Contest were announced. There were 40 photos submitted and cash prizes were awarded for each category. [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Approximately 200 visitors attended the annual Lake Superior Day event in Terrace Bay this Sunday, July 15th. The Municipality, in partnership with Parks Canada, hosted the annual event which featured a volunteer cleanup of Terrace Bay Beach and then free activities [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – July 1st Manitouwadge residents celebrated Canada Day at the Lion’s Beach with music, games, a sand sculpture contestand other fun activities. Events were kicked off by Community Programmer Shawna Patterson who welcomed everyone before introducing Acting Mayor Sheldon [Read more]
12 & Up winner “Best Canadian Structure” (Loonie) by Josephine Robertson and Anna Marie Gillman. Photos OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – July 1st, as part of the Township’s Canada Day celebrations, a Sandcastle Building Competition was held on Lion’s [Read more]
Summerfest: Summerfest will take place from Friday, June 29 until Monday, July 2. Check out the Summerfest website (www.marathonsummerfest.com) regularly as the calendar is updated daily with new information, events and contacts or call 229-8216 for more information. Hope to see you out [Read more]
Did you know that Independent Singer Songwriter Fred Eaglesmith has over 19 albums now? Did you know that he has been on the David Letterman Show? How about this – The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Tour is soon about to take off on a tour of Northern Ontario, beginning this year at a [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Superior North CFDC is offering residents of Manitouwadge, Marathon and Terrace Bay free coach bus service to Franco-Festival in Thunder Bay this Saturday, Those interested in using Saturday’s bus service needed to call SNCFDC Business Outreach Officer Rachel [Read more]
