The horrific train derailment in Lac Mégantic has shocked all of Canada and beyond as details and the reality of what that small town in Quebec has experienced sinks in. Shock is turning to profound sadness and many in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing are reminded of the period that followed the [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – On behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, today announced the completion of significant restoration work on the Powerhouse building at the [Read more]
Pack the Car, the Kids and a GPS and Play Parks Canada’s Heritage Hide’n’Seek SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Parks Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour, a great new geocaching activity to entertain and teach families about Canada’s history as [Read more]
Photos and details courtesy Red Rock EDO Sarah Clowes Photos courtesy Sarah Clowes, EDO RED ROCK, ON– The 2013 Canada Day celebrations were a huge success. Festivities were held at the beautiful Red Rock Marina where the day started with a delicious brunch hosted by the Red Rock Royal [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – In order to help facilitate your review of the information provided by Stillwater Canada Inc. the Information Requests received between March 4, 2013 to June 26, 2013 have been consolidated into one webpage which can be found at the following [Read more]
A few years back I wrote about the challenges for bees (especially honey bees) as colony collapse disorder was a growing concern and phenomenon. Recent news items show the problems aren’t reversing but are only getting worse. This is significantly bad news and the implications could be felt [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – 2013 Canada Day celebrations opened in Manitouwadge Monday with Mayor John MacEachern welcoming those in attendance at the Lion’s Beach before the evening’s MC Community Programmer Shawna Patterson introduced her youngest daughter, Julia Baran, who sang the [Read more]
FROM THE EDITOR: Thanks to Jason Sack who isn’t actually from the OntarioNewsNorth.com area but found us on Facebook and shared this information (which includes details of how those readers from other communtiies can search to see if there are bank accounts from clubs or organizations [Read more]
Danielle Paananen is a homemaker; wife and Mom of 2 energetic boys ,and entrepreneur from Manitouwadge, Ontario. When she realized her eldest son would benefit from a gluten-free diet but couldn’t find the foods he needed in Manitouwadge, or surrounding communities. she rolled up her sleeves and [Read more]
“Art in the Park” Series – With Pukaskwa National Park as a backdrop, be inspired by talented artists to create your own works of art! HERON BAY, ON – This summer, visitors to Pukaskwa National Park will have the opportunity to meet artists from across Ontario. Explore hidden [Read more]
Workshop in Mindemoya in Advance of July 5th Deadline to Register MINDEMOYA, ON – A federal hearing on a proposal to bury a mix of radioactive wastes on the shore of Lake Huron has been announced, with only seventeen days for members to public to register their interest in participating. A [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Wednesday, June 12th, the Superior North Community Futures Development Corporation (SNCFDC) held its Annual General Meeting at their regional office at 7 Mill road. The event included a review of 2012, two new program announcements and a look back at the past 25 years as [Read more]
Northern Ontario mayors are calling for an expanded renewal of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement that will involve key stakeholders including local and provincial governments, First Nations communities, environmental groups and the forestry sector. Following the Canadian Boreal Forest [Read more]
PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – This Friday, June 21st, is National Aboriginal Day as Canadians from coast to coast recognize the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in our country by celebrating their culture, music, and traditions. The Ojibway of the Pic River First Nation invite [Read more]
Ontario Government Celebrates First Nation, Inuit and Métis Culture Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions on June 21, National Aboriginal Day. This year, explore the rich culture of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Ontario. You can share your favourite memories of Aboriginal experiences and [Read more]
