Les 12, 13 et 14 septembre, l’équipe du Franco-Festival vous donne rendez-vous pour la septième édition du festival. Voici un aperçu de la programmation afin que vous puissiez faire suivre l’information dans votre réseau. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter ou visiter [Read more]
THUNDER BAY DISTRICT, ON – July 3rd Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirmed that a public health officer(s) had completed testing of beaches across the district for the following beaches: Shuniah – Wild Goose Beach, O’Connor Point, West Loon Lake Neebing – Cloud Lake, [Read more]
The Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) continues to advocate to the provincial and federal governments for: the return of passenger rail service in Northeastern Ontario, improving existing passenger and freight rail services in the north, placing a moratorium on removal of any rail lines. [Read more]
THE ONTARIO BUDGET: WILL PC’S INVEST IN NORTHERN PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE AS PROMISED? MPPs return to Queen’s Park on Tuesday February 19 and budget day should be soon after. The question northerners are asking – is the $45 million promised by the PC’s for the return of passenger [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – FAMILY SKI DAY is back again at the Terrace Bay Ski Hill! Enjoy a free Ski Lift Pass Monday, February 18 for the full day (12:30pm to 4:30pm). There are ski and snowboard rentals offered at the hill, please note there are fees for rentals (not included with ski lift [Read more]
The Ontario Government recently announced that it will be changing the moose draw. The release below, (click here for full press release) included limited information regarding changes to moose management the government says will result in being “fairer, more accessible and simpler for [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – At the Council meeting on October 15, 2018, council was informed by administration that due to several factors such as new legislation for operators and lack of availability of certified staff, the Kiwissa Ski Hill will not be opening for the 2018-2019 winter season. The [Read more]
With the upcoming legalization of Cannabis on October 17th, 2018 the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to take this opportunity to remind hunters to always practice safe, responsible and sober hunting. “The handling of a firearm is a very serious matter and safe handling [Read more]
NortheastLynx Update : October 5, 2018 Dear Mayor George Lefebvre, My colleague, Eric Boutilier of All Aboard Northern Ontario, has asked me to provide you and your colleagues with an update on our upcoming NortheastLynx proposal for the revival of the former Ontario Northland Transportation [Read more]
Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) Looks Forward to Implementation of Premier Ford’s Promise RE: Passenger Rail It has been 6 months since our PC Leader (now Premier) Doug Ford promised to bring back full passenger rail service to the North. At the time, this was welcome news should [Read more]
Eaglesmith Ready to Rock the Back Roads of Rural Ontario Fred Eaglesmith’s career playing music as a travelling, iconic, independent musician is, what you might call “Songwriting in Motion”. Things are always on the hotter side of busy for the road rocker, who is currently in Western Canada [Read more]
New Commentary explores how passenger rail service in Northern Ontario could enhance inter-community connectivity and quality of life NORTHERN ONTARIO – In response to Ontario’s Draft 2041 Northern Ontario Multimodal Transportation Strategy, Northern Policy Institute (NPI) has [Read more]
The Government of Canada invests in waterfront development to help promote the North Shore region of Lake Superior TERRACE BAY, ON — The residents and businesses of Terrace Bay will benefit from an enhanced waterfront area thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $1.1 million. This FedNor [Read more]
We are throwing a LAKE SUPERIOR DAY Party with everything wind, water & waves! Join in to demo anything that floats and take a boat tour or kayak tour on Lake Superior! FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE! Dive into the world of kayaking , canoeing and stand up paddle boarding! Barbecue – 11:00am to [Read more]
A Manitouwadge man has been fined for an offence under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Robert Leonard pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 for unlawfully killing a bull moose without a licence. He also received a one-year hunting suspension. Court heard that on December 3, 2017, conservation [Read more]
