May 15 and 16, 2010 proved to be a perfect one for close to 100 birders. Not only did the weather co-operate, but the birders were able to record 97 species this year. Day One in the Dorion area was an especially exciting one at Ouimet Canyon as the Peregrine Falcons put on a show [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encouraged At Spirit Of Cooperation The Ontario government is encouraged to see environmental groups and forest companies working together to help develop a plan that would lead to both a healthy and a prosperous Canadian forest. The historic Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, [Read more]
Manitouwadge Museum opens thanks to Volunteers by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.17.10 The Manitouwadge Museum opened it’s doors to the public for the summer season today. The museum holds the most comprehensive collection of historical artifacts, documents and information pertaining to [Read more]
Reckless dumping of garbage endangers Manitouwadge residents MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday May 14th, 2010 The photo below was taken of the Public Works employees near the bear dumpster located across from the soccer field to highlight the reckless dumping of waste, debris and hazardous [Read more]
McGuinty Government Working to Make Ontario A Clean Water Leader As part of its Open Ontario Plan the province is taking steps to make Ontario the leading clean water jurisdiction in North America. To be introduced later today, the Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act would, if passed, [Read more]
THUNDER BAY DETATCHMENT OPP OPP ARREST AND CHARGE IMPAIRED DRIVERS OVER WEEKEND (THUNDER BAY, ON) On Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at approximateley 12:25 am (25 after midnight), a Highway Safety Division Officer ws on patrol in the araea of Highway 11/17 and Oliver Road, when he bserved a 2003 Lincoln [Read more]
May 17, 2010 2:15 PM McGuinty Government’s Proposed Act Will Deliver Results For Business As part of Open Ontario, the province is taking steps to support economic growth and foster simpler, better and faster interaction between government and business. Today the province introduced the Open [Read more]
Good Things Continue To Grow In Ontario May 17, 2010 12:45 PM McGuinty Government Celebrates Local Food And An Open Ontario Ontario is boosting grassroots marketing efforts for Ontario foods and strengthening the economy by encouraging more people to buy locally grown food at farmers’ [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT ESTROGEN AND MENOPAUSE By David Bodunde Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods that occurs naturally or as a result of chemotherapy, surgery, or radiotherapy. Natural menopause is confirmed after a woman has not had menses for 12 consecutive months and [Read more]
Whitesand Beach Makeover by Karina Hunter SCHREIBER, ON – Saturday, May 15th Whitesand Beach received a much needed facelift thanks to some local and visiting volunteers. When Jason Nesbitt received the 2009 John Stewart Community Service Award for the Northwest Region part of the [Read more]
Diabetes: In the Aboriginal Community by Karina Hunter Pic River residents living with diabetes have a new tool at their disposal, the ‘Diabetes: In the Aboriginal Community’ information pamphlet. Since January 2010, the Pic River Health Centre, has conducted extensive research to [Read more]
Enviroshake® puts a high-tech and hard-wearing twist on cedar shingles May 14, 2010 RAISING THE ROOF Traditional cedar shakes add beauty and rustic charm to a home’s exterior. But wind, rain and fluctuating temperatures can exact a heavy toll, requiring a homeowner to replace the roof every 10 [Read more]
Wolverines 2010 Soccer by Elaine Milks After weeks of dedication and determination from players and coaches of Manitouwadge High School’s Girls and Boys Soccer Teams, both teams traveled to Wawa where the North Shore Secondary School Athletic Association (NSSSAA) Semi-Finals were to be [Read more]
May 13, 2010 2:00 PM Decision Aims To Bring More Stability To The Hog Marketing System Producers will now have greater clarity and stability in the way hogs are marketed in Ontario.The Honourable Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has concluded a ministerial review of [Read more]
Hudson re-elected for 3rd Term as Director by Karina Hunter Saturday, May 8th the Northwestern District of the Ontario Fur Managers’ Federation, consisting of the area from Hwy 11 to just west of White River, held its bi-annual elections at the Manitouwadge Golden Age Centre. George Hudson, [Read more]
