‘Northern Ontario Tourism’ Information
Written by admin on 11 June 2011
MARATHON, ON – Summerfest Market Organizer Ashley Reindeau says tables are still available at the market, scheduled for July 2, 2011 from 10:00am-4:00pm the Superior Place Mall parking lot in Marathon. Reindeau reminds those interested, crafters, area home based business and small [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 10 June 2011
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Chill U12Reserve Boys are hosting the round robin stage of this year’s Ontario Cup. Three teams will travel to Thunder Bay from Southern Ontario to take on the local side in a four team round robin this weekend at Chapples Park, Thunder Bay. A total of six [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 10 June 2011
SCHREIBER/TERRACE BAY/ROSSPORT, ON – The North Shore Family Health Team, the Schreiber Recreation Department and the Terrace Bay Recreation Department are pleased with the participation in our Mount Neverest Activity Challenge. Activities to date include, Boxercise, Weight Training, [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge High School on 08 June 2011
By: Gord Martin PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK, ON – May 28th, thirteen grade 11 and 12 students from the Manitouwadge High School’s Environmental Science SHSM program, their teacher, Gord Martin, two co-leaders and two Pukaskwa National Park staff pushed their canoes into the upper headwaters of [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 June 2011
Photos by Jackie Jung MANITOUWADGE, ON – Turn Off the Screens week, presented by the Manitouwadge Diabetes Program, kicked off yesterday, June 5th, with 3 events. The Golfing Challenge, organized by Charles Newton, was very well attended and those who participated at the golf course had a [Read more]
Written by Wawa Community Garden Committee on 07 June 2011
Wawa’s Community Fall Fair will take place September 17th, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Wawa Community Garden committee is putting the word out to all: artisans, gardeners, trappers, photographers, farmers, and recycle junkies to sign up and be a part of the fall fair activities. [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 07 June 2011
Chapleau, Ontario named 2011 WFN: World Fishing Network’s Ultimate Fishing Town Canada More Than 500,000 Votes Cast as Chapleau Succeeds Port Alberni, BC as 2011 WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town Canada TORONTO, ON Representatives of Chapleau, ON will receive a $25,000 community donation to [Read more]
Written by Parks Canada - Parcs Canada on 07 June 2011
Parks Canada hosts “learn to camp” event at the Sault Canal SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site’s first Campout at the Canal event is taking place June 18 to 19 and offers campers the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of the great [Read more]
Written by admin on 03 June 2011
MARATHON, ON – Marathon FAST Club and Pukakswa National Park partnered to present the Pukakswa Duathlon Race, Saturday, May 28 2011. The race consisted of a 5km run, 20km bike, and 2.5km run completed in sequence. Including racers, there were approximately 30 people in attendance. Gloomy [Read more]
Written by admin on 02 June 2011
SCHREIBER, ON – The North Shore Singers have become very well known accross Northwestern Ontario with fans wait in anticipation for the announcement of their Spring, Christmas, and occassionally more intimate, Summer appearances all year round. With the majority of their group residing in [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 31 May 2011
An Elliot Lake man who helped cover up the illegal shooting of a bull moose has received large fines and been placed on probation. Martial Daigle pleaded guilty to transporting an illegally shot bull moose and obstructing a conservation officer. He was fined $1,500 and received a two-year probation [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 30 May 2011
We are nearing the end of May and June is just around the corner. Movie lovers will be thrilled to learn that June is jam packed with several major titles that should generate interest with everyone. Some of these titles include True Grit, Battle Los Angeles, Sanctum, Unknown, Big Momma’s House 3 [Read more]
Written by Sean Irwin on 27 May 2011
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Terrace Bay Downtown Revitalization Project is nearing completion with some noticeable improvements being completed recently. The plaza canopy has had two intersecting blue waves installed to give it a themed look when integrated with the reinstalled commercial [Read more]
Written by admin on 27 May 2011
Pukaskwa National Park hosted its first annual Caribou Festival last weekend (May 20 – May 22). While catching a glimpse of one of Pukaskwa’s woodland caribou is a rare joy an invitation from the park through the press called the weekend “A chance to learn more about the elusive [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 27 May 2011
Hello Music Lovers As some of you might have heard by now, the regular “CITPL Series ” will not be run this summer. I have enjoyed hosting , listening and getting to know the artists over the past 5 years. This might be just a one year break for the series if I can get [Read more]