‘Northern Ontario Tourism’ Information
Written by admin on 12 June 2012
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Last week, while stopping in at the township office to speak with Economic Development Officer Anthony Friedrich, a large box in the corner of his office drew my attention. Friedrich was pleased to share that he has received signage, part of ongoing initiatives between [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 05 June 2012
NIPIGON, ON – June 4, 2012 at 1:05 p.m. an officer of the North West Region Highway Safety Division of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vessel check at the South Bay Launch of Lake Nipigon. The officer checked 2 vessels and found that the operators had been drinking. The two [Read more]
Written by Ontario Conservation Officers Association on 13 May 2012
READY, SET, WEAR IT! – YOUR LIFEJACKET WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE THIS SPRING! The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to take this opportunity to join with the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) to encourage everyone to think boating safety this spring. As tens of thousands of [Read more]
Written by Parks Canada - Parcs Canada on 11 May 2012
HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada plans to conduct a 1-hectare experimental fire in Pukaskwa National Park’s Hattie Cove area on Monday, May 14th, weather permitting. The Hattie Cove Prescribed Fire has been carefully planned and will not proceed unless weather, fire behaviour, and public safety [Read more]
Written by Kenora OPP on 04 May 2012
With May here we all tend to say goodbye to winter and welcome summer and the activities that come with those warm sunny days. Activities may include boating, riding our quads, bicycles, roller blades, swimming and a variety of water sports. No matter what the activity take time to ensure you are [Read more]
Written by Sarah Clowes on 04 May 2012
RE: Township of Red Rock Website RED ROCK, ON – The Economic Development Officer, Sarah Clowes, and Morgan Lemieux, a high school co-op student, have been working diligently over the last three months updating the Township’s website. The new website launched on May 2nd . The Township hopes [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 03 May 2012
NIPIGON, ON – Nipigon’s men and women in blue will be helping kids cast a line this spring during the 4th Annual Kids Fish Derby, Saturday, May 12th 1-5pm Nipigon Marina Dock The event, which is free for children and youth of all ages, will run from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Nipigon [Read more]
Written by Sarah Clowes on 01 May 2012
RE: The Dimestore Fishermen – Red Rock Episode The Township of Red Rock is pleased to have worked with The Dimestore Fishermen in June 2011 during the Red Rock Fish and Game Club 15th Annual Trout Derby. The Dimestore Fishermen filmed an Episode in Red Rock and it will be airing on the World [Read more]
Written by Sean Irwin on 30 April 2012
TERRACE BAY, ON – Anticipation is building for the 2012 Green Tradeshow as exhibitors and attendees look forward to all the tradeshow has to offer. Just a few days left, the 2012 Green Tradeshow takes place : Saturday, May 5th from Noon (12pm) to 4pm Terrace Bay Arena and features a [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 25 April 2012
White River District Historical Society/Northern Communities Art Association How it all Began A kijiji ad that read “Free Ceramics Studio – willing to donate to community or group.” Deb Duplassie who was finishing up her last year of University in Thunder Bay read this and thought of all [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 11 April 2012
THUNDER BAY, ON – Residents of communities in Northern Ontario have been very outspoken in recent days at the joint decision by the Ontario Government and Ontario Northland Transportation Commission to dissolve the services of the financially strapped carrier, and what this will mean for the [Read more]
Written by Sean Irwin on 04 April 2012
Terrace Bay Lighthouse in the Spring TERRACE BAY, ON – Township of Terrace Bay Special Projects Coordinator Sean Irwin is excited to announce that the Terrace Bay Lighthouse will open to the public tomorrow, Thursday April 5, 2012. Irwin published an article earlier this week regarding the [Read more]
Written by admin on 21 March 2012
TORONTO, ON – Wednesday March 14th through 18th, Amanda Mayhew-Hare and her husband Craig participated in the Toronto Sportsmen Show at the Metro Convention Centre with exhibitors and outfitters promoting camping, fishing, and hunting. The Mayhew-Hares, the power couple behind [Read more]
Written by admin on 19 March 2012
MARATHON, ON – After a very eventful season which included the addition of some incredible snowshoeing trails, the Marathon Cross-Country Ski Club has officially announced the end of the season. LOCKERS & KEYS________________ The club reminds those with lockers to please clear them out [Read more]
Written by Lakehead University on 12 March 2012
TBSO Concert at Lakehead THUNDER BAY, ON – Come and enjoy an eclectic and innovative mix of music on Wednesday, March 14th at Lakehead University. The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) will be presenting a noon hour concert entitled iPod Genres. TBSO Conductor-in-Residence Daniel [Read more]