‘Regional’ Information
Written by admin on 29 March 2011
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon Gymnastics Club continues registration week for their spring sessions tomorrow. Registration takes place at the old Rec Hall (this is where lessons are held as well) tomorrow (wed) from 6:15om to 8:45pm, and Thursday 6:15pm to 7:15pm, don’t [Read more]
Written by Northern Ontario School of Medicine on 29 March 2011
Providing NOSM Learners with Enriched Clinical Experiences The Northern Teaching Hospitals Council (NTHC) is pleased to announce a “Call for Nominations.” Comprised of Northern Ontario hospitals and health services that have an affiliation with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 29 March 2011
The 2011 Budget Continues to Support Thunder-Bay Superior North The 2011 Ontario Budget continues to support the McGuinty government’s initiatives for Northern Ontario. The budget renews the focus on eliminating the deficit while protecting education and health care, and creating jobs. The budget [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 29 March 2011
THEFT OF CELL PHONE Young person Charged CHAPLEAU, ON – March 28, 2011 Superior East OPP in Chapleau investigated a theft of a cell phone at a cell phone at a residence on Aberdeen Street. Investigation revealed that a young male had attended the residence earlier in the day and allegedly [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 29 March 2011
Natalie Portman has appeared in many great movies like Cold Mountain, The Other Boleyn Girl and Brothers. Never before had she won an Academy Award until her performance as Odile in Black Swan. Portman’s performance was so powerful and disturbing that she was considered a hands down favourite [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 March 2011
TERRACE BAY/MANITOUWADGE, ON – This week Northshore communities will be treated to a taste of East African music and culture as the Watoto Children’s Choir visits Terrace Bay and Manitouwadge. I was fortunate enough to experience the Watoto Children’s Choir in Sault Ste. Marie with my [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 March 2011
THUNDER BAY, ON – Pic River was recently recognized at the 9th Annual Northern Housing Conference. The Housing Innovation Showcase is an opportunity to recognize innovations and achievements in housing initiatives at a community level. Attendees say that listening to the Communities [Read more]
Written by Laura Lea Comeau on 28 March 2011
In partnership with Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) a group of local volunteers are presently working on gathering information from all interested individuals, organizations, community groups, business and guilds in Marathon, Schreiber, Terrace Bay and Manitowaudge [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 28 March 2011
Time to fix Ottawa say New Democrats ELLIOTT LAKE, ON – New Democrat candidate Carol Hughes kicked off her re-election campaign today in Algoma – Manitoulin – Kapuskasing following an historic vote that found the Conservative government in contempt of parliament. “Stephen Harper has [Read more]
Written by NewsWire on 26 March 2011
March 23, 2011 TORONTO, ON /CNW/ – Noront Resources Ltd. (“Noront” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: NOT) is pleased to announce that pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, it has filed its Project Description for the Company’s Eagle’s Nest [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 26 March 2011
ALGOMA-MANITOULIN-KAPUSKASING – This week’s Conservative budget hides billions in wasteful spending and offers next to nothing for Canadian families, Liberal candidate François Cloutier said today. “Liberals cannot support a budget that is so out-of-touch with the priorities of Canadian [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 26 March 2011
GREENSTONE, ON On March 25, 2011 at approximately 3:40 pm members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway # 11 near the Long Lake # 58 First Nation. The 35 year old male passenger from Long Lake # 58 First Nation was found to be in breach [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge High School on 26 March 2011
MARCH 31 OSSLT Test APRIL 5 School Council Meeting in the library @ 7 pm 7 NSSSAA Badminton Semi Finals @ Michipicoten 11 Skills Canada Presentation in the Theatre @ 12:45 – 1:30 19-21 [Read more]
Written by admin on 25 March 2011
THUNDER BAY, ON – Saturday, March 19th, John Oseicki, creator of Manitouwadge Mixed Arms (MMA) arm wrestling club (CLICK HERE for coverage from their 1st competition), travelled with his family to attend an arm wrestling competition he organized at Crocks the Office. Approximately 30 [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 25 March 2011
OPP CHARGE OFFICER WITH CRIMINAL OFFENCES THUNDER BAY, ON – A member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from North West Region has been charged following an investigation by the OPP Professional Standards Bureau (PSB). The investigation was initiated December 29, 2010 when OPP PSB was [Read more]