‘Regional’ Information
Written by Press Release on 13 May 2011
Chill Training Camp Opens Thunder Bay, ON – The 2011 season has arrived, and May 14th marks the start of Thunder Bay Chill’s official pre-season training camp. Runners-up in last year’s 2010 Premier Development League (PDL) Championship, the Chill will begin their long road back to the finals [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 13 May 2011
Come celebrate 100 years on May 15th! SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Parks Canada is marking its 100th birthday by offering new and unforgettable experiences to visitors. On Sunday, May 15, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site is holding a special event to kick off a summer full of [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 13 May 2011
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with Jordan’s family, his friends and his community,” said New Democrat Leader Jack Layton. “Like many of our Aboriginal youth, Jordan had to leave his community to get an education. “First Nations families should not have to fear for their [Read more]
Written by Brenda Grundt Wawa-News.com on 13 May 2011
It’s a sign of the times – gas prices rising, rising, and rising. Yesterday morning, The first gas station as you enter Wawa, the SP & G was offering gas at the price of 1.529 per litre. Yes, they do have a loyalty card, but for tourists that are unfamiliar with that, they pay full [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 12 May 2011
Notes from an Artisitic Director’s Journal… It’s a mystery to me how ten years have passed since I started out on my first ever road trip to the great northwest. My “Brothers” and I were so Southern Ontario Green we thought we could drive to Ear Falls in [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 May 2011
MARATHON , ON –The Town of Marathon is airing its disappointment on the Province with the recent announcement that all of the fibre traditionally allocated to the mill in Marathon has been allocated to a U.S. firm who plans to develop a site an hour east in White River. The Town of Marathon, [Read more]
Written by Northern Ontario School of Medicine on 11 May 2011
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is thrilled to announce qualifying examinations results by the School’s residents, for which all of Northern Ontario should be proud. The results of the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Part II qualifying examinations are in: NOSM’s residents [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 11 May 2011
Photos by OntarioNewsNorth.com White River’s Health Fair was a great success, in addition to local residents, visitors from Manitouwadge, Pic Mobert and Wawa received information from a myriad of presenting regional participants from as far as Sault Ste. Marie. WHITE RIVER, ON – The [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 10 May 2011
Please scroll down for Northeast Region Update NORTHWEST REGION There were no new fires in the region to the time of this report on May 09. There was one new fire reported in the region on May 7, Kenora District Fire Number 7 was a smouldering grass fire near the Wabaseemoong waste disposal [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge Public School on 10 May 2011
MANITOUWADGE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS MANITOUWADGE, ON – WOW Again!! For some time now our school has been very pleased to be the drop off point for the Diabetes Clothesline. Our grade 8 students came out with their usual enthusiasm to help load 286 bags and boxes onto the truck!! We know the [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 09 May 2011
VANCOUVER, BC – Entourage Metals Ltd. (TSX-V: EMT) (the “Company”) announces that it has agreed to complete a non-brokered private placement of 1,550,000 common shares at a price of $0.65 per share for proceeds of $1,007,500. The private placement is subject to acceptance for [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 06 May 2011
McGuinty Government Putting Ontario Wood to Work, Creating More Than 1,300 Good Jobs A leading-edge clean-energy solutions company has accepted a wood supply offer from the Province to establish an innovative new industry in White River. The project is expected to create 83 new full-time jobs, [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 05 May 2011
McGuinty Government Supporting Safer Communities In Northwestern Ontario Construction is now underway on a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment that will enhance community safety in Nipigon and create construction jobs. At the peak of construction, it is estimated that 50 tradespeople and [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 05 May 2011
May 3, 2011 Vancouver, BC – Entourage Metals Ltd. (the “Company“) announces that it has entered into a letter agreement to acquire a 100% interest in Mineral Rights to the Valley Lake and Spruce Bay Properties, located in Northwestern Ontario. These properties comprise 10.4 km2 [Read more]
Written by admin on 04 May 2011
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Business owners, Kevin and Lana Nelson, have been the Superior Soft Water Culligan distributers in Manitouwadge for several years serving the entire region including the Northshore, both to the East and West, and Greenstone with environmentally and [Read more]