MARATHON, ON – Congratulations are in order as the Marathon District Museum was successful in their efforts to continue on to Round 2 of the Aviva Community Fund contest and their piece of $1 Million dollars that will be shared among winners of the 2013 initiative! [Read more]
Pondering the possibility of a personal health crisis is not easy and, despite the growing prevalence of debilitating illnesses and other disabling events, many people put it on the back burner. However, when the unexpected happens, the immediate financial impact can be devastating and negative [Read more]
by Recycling Council of Ontario National campaign focuses on people to solve Canada’s growing waste problem TORONTO, ON – Waste Reduction Week in Canada is calling on Canadians to rethink how they consume and what they throw away. Across Canada from October 15 to 21, schools, [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON– Thursday, October 10th, Fire Chief Owen Cranney and the Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department welcomed residents to the fire hall for their annual open house in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2013 for which the theme was “Help Prevent Kitchen Fires”. In [Read more]
Premier Kathleen Wynne issued the following statement today: “On behalf of the people of Ontario and readers everywhere, I am so proud to congratulate Alice Munro on winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. Her book, Lives of Girls and Women, has always been a favourite of mine, and I am part [Read more]
The Marathon Joint Review Panel has issued additional information requests to Stillwater Canada Inc. for response prior to the public hearing. Please note that the public hearing will not be scheduled until the Panel has determined that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and responses to [Read more]
From Edgar J. Lavoie, Greenstone, ON Ten Questions to Ask Energy East TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline is holding information centres in our region. I attended the one in Geraldton on September 26th. I studied the maps and the poster boards, and collected the literature. I did not [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This time of year holds a special place in the hearts of everyone – especially schools. This year September 26th was designated as the Terry Fox National School Run Day. As in previous years, MPS students were out in full force to honour a very motivated and [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The sun shone down as the staff and students of Holy Angels School participated in their annual Terry Fox Run in support of cancer research on Friday, September 13. Before the run, the children were educated about Terry Fox and what he attempted to do, and they learned about [Read more]
Leveraged and inverse Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) are gaining momentum. Independent provider Boost ETP says that global short and leveraged ETP assets rose 15% in the first six months of 2013 to $50.9 billion in assets under management. Trading volumes have increased 71% from $114 billion to [Read more]
The Canada Safety Council has partnered with Bridgestone Americas Inc. to launch www.TeensDriveSmart.ca. The newly-created website contains tips and resources for teens and drivers of all ages. Resources include blog posts, middle and high school curriculums, driving contracts and even a [Read more]
Letter & photos submitted by Shelly Oksanen-Dubreuil Shelley (fourth from left) and her running group with Jamie McDonald (centre with white shirt). Photos courtesy SOD Hello, Sharing this link ( regarding Jamie McDonald a young man who is running across Canada , inspiring story to share .. Can [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Saturday August 10, 2013 around 1:00 pm two males were paddling along the shore of Pukaskwa National Park on Lake Superior and entering the mouth of the White River when their canoe cap-sized. One male managed to get to shore however the other male was swept away by the current. [Read more]
Lately, buzz in the investment world has revolved around trailer fees paid to advisors. This follows a recent roundtable discussion held by the Ontario Securities Commission and the release of a report late last year from the Canadian Securities Administrators deliberating the issue. Currently, [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Come celebrate the largest of the Great Lakes with Parks Canada’s Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area – the largest freshwater marine protected area in the world! Parks Canada will be hosting family activities as part of Lake Superior Day celebrations taking [Read more]
