PROVINCIAL OVERVIEW – Five new fires were reported on Friday, September 2. No control issues were experienced with these starts. In 2011 to date, 1,097 fires have burned a total of 628,977 hectares in the province. Approximately three-quarters of current active fires are located in the Far [Read more]
From the Editor: PLEASE NOTE that the deadline for Comment submission for the CLUAH Project has been extended to SEPTEMBER 8th, 2011. To submit your comments to the MNR online, PLEASE CLICK HERE. ____________________________________________ OFAH urges Ontario residents to make their voices heard [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – With a new crop of film students set to embark on the 42nd anniversary of the Confederation College Film Production Program, an open casting call has been issued for Saturday, September 17th from 3pm to 5pm and Sunday, September 18th from noon to 3pm at Intercity Mall. The [Read more]
WAWA DISTRICT (MNR), ON – Outdoorsmen & women from the Wawa District may be releived to learn that the deadline for submission of comments regarding the Crown Land Use Atlas Harmonization (CLUAH) Project options has been extended for 7 days. OntarioNewsNorth.com thanks Dino Tarini of [Read more]
Renovations to Improve Recreation and Tourism SEARCHMONT, ON – Mike Brown, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin is pleased to announce that Searchmont will be receiving $750,000 in funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Searchmont Ski Association Inc. (SSAI) will be [Read more]
$40 million invested in health human resources to support seniors with complex mental health needs The North West Local Health Integration Network, along with Ontario’s 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), is investing $1.23 million to enhance services for seniors who exhibit [Read more]
The North West LHIN is investing $2,034,860 to hire nurses to deliver health care through telemedicine, improving access to high quality health care for people in the region. Organizations from across the region will be able to hire 28 new “telemedicine” nurses. These are health care [Read more]
GREAT Footage of the Red Rock Rec Centre Grand Re-Opening, September 1st, 2011. Thanks to D-On McCauley (Thunderstryker Films) visit his channel on YouTube.com/DJRukkus1 for more by CLICKING HERE [Read more]
CNIB Eye Van Is coming to Manitouwadge September 6th – 9th & 12th – 15th As a partner – the MANITOUWADGE DIABETES HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM will be providing – Diabetes Education and Screening Services Specialized diabetes educators on site Early [Read more]
Start Date – September 1, 2011 OPSEU Support Staff Union are in legal strike position as of midnight, September 1, 2011 Confederation College campuses will be open and operating All programs will begin September 6, 2011 Students are encouraged to continue with their plans to start the school [Read more]
ETOBICOKE, ON – The Thunder Bay Chill Reserve Males have advanced to the finals of the 2011 Ontario Outdoor Cup after defeating the Windsor Coboto Strikers 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. The team traveled this past weekend to Etobicoke, Ontario, to participate in the semifinal round of the provincial [Read more]
Remarkable School Children Come Through for the MCAG! Submitted by Jackie Jung MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, August 27th, 2011 the 2nd Annual Share the Care Bike Fundraiser for the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group was held in Manitouwadge under a warm late summer sun. 10 Bikers took up the [Read more]
MARATHON , ON – During the Week of August 22nd through 28th the Marathon OPP Detachment reported the following; Calls for service: 82 Traffic Tickets: 74 Criminal Charges: 4 R.I.D.E. Checks: 4 Results of R.I.D.E.:124 Vehicles checked; 100% compliance Remember CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) [Read more]
Local musicians entertain before headliner Daniel Champagne at Manitouwadge Sunfest. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com Ted Lalonde rocks it out on the sax. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – The 2nd Annual Sunfest was enjoyed by many as Manitouwadge residents were treated to a number of [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Pinky McRae, Centre Coordinator of Contact North Marathon has provided the list of Glow and Grow programs for September 2011 (below). Registration information included on the document image below. All course are free and can be taken at the centre or at home. For more [Read more]
