Northerners can’t get a break from their rising hydro bills. Whether you are trying to stay warm in the winter or cool in the summer, the bills continue to skyrocket. Tens of thousands of Ontarians signed petitions, demonstrated at Queen’s Park and across the province, joined Facebook groups, [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – Friday July 17, 2015, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment were dispatched to a mischief incident at a local business. Police were advised that the mischief took place sometime between Thursday July 16, and Friday July 17, 2015. Two [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Wednesday, July 16th, the Jagerbombers defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 16-3 in a make-up game from July 6. The evening’s other 2 games resulted in Jagerbombers winning against the Brewers 20-7 and the Marathon Mets* defeating Brokerlink 14-13. The [Read more]
Ontarians Reminded to Reduce the Risk of Catching Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reminding all Ontarians to protect themselves and their families against Lyme disease and West Nile virus this summer. Dr. David Williams is asking people to take [Read more]
People who feed wildlife usually have the best intentions. But feeding wild animals almost always turns out badly for both humans and animals. Wildlife are normally wary of people, even in urban areas. This helps keep wild animals safe – they keep their distance from people and find natural food [Read more]
HARTE GOLD CORP. (“Harte Gold”) (TSX: HRT/FSE: H4O/OTC: HRTFF) is pleased to announce a number of recently completed key milestones in support of Harte Gold’s 70,000 tonne Advanced Exploration and Bulk Sampling Program (AEBSP) on the Company’s 100% owned Sugar Zone Gold Deposit located [Read more]
Investor emotions are a portfolio’s worst enemy. Fortunately they are also predictable, following a route in sync with market cycles. The peak is the middle of a bull market, when investors are most optimistic. The trough is during a bear market, when investor emotions are correspondingly low. [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling more than $16 million in Pukaskwa National [Read more]
Are we in a recession or not? That has been at the forefront of news reports this week as the government exercises damage control in the one area they don’t want to show weakness in, the economy. A recession is defined as two back-to-back quarters of declining growth. We have already seen the [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – July 14th, Marathon Mixed Slow-Pitch League game resulted in the Jagerbombers defeating the Hotdogs and Cupcakes 20-16. The 2nd game of the evening was action packed with a grand slam for the Outlaws by Braydon Bertin. Bertin’s contribution was [Read more]
Project approved under the Small Communities Fund Residents of Greenstone and Nipigon will benefit from important wastewater improvement projects thanks to joint funding from the Governments of Canada and Ontario through the Small Communities Fund. The Municipality of Greenstone will use its [Read more]
Shelter House receives $8,960 donation from Thunder Bay’s The Home Depot store as part of The Orange Door Project THUNDER BAY, ON – By purchasing a paper door for $2, Thunder Bay’s The Home Depot customers generously supported Shelter House to raise $8,960 in 36 days, with the goal of putting [Read more]
Ontario Government Continues to Protect Biodiversity Ontario is working with community groups, conservation organizations and municipalities to protect plants, forests, streams and wetlands and restore habitats for fish and wildlife. This year, through the Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration [Read more]
It was a rainy day when we visited Manitouwadge, but people were out and about and eager to share their thoughts about the upcoming federal election. First stop was the Post Office. We arrived around 10 am or so, and as people began to filter in, I introduced myself and handed out my card. Many [Read more]
