‘Regional’ Information
Written by Elaine Milks on 16 May 2010
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]
Written by admin on 16 May 2010
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]
Written by admin on 15 May 2010
Dreams Come True as Nipigon Opens Paddle to the Sea Park (Nipigon, ON) Despite a bit of chilly weather, the opening of the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park was well attended and enjoyed international participation with a wooden Paddle-to-the-Sea carving sent all the way to Northwestern Ontario from [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2010
Northshore Relay for Life in need of Sponsors by Karina Hunter The Northshore Relay for Life committee, 14 volunteers chaired by Suzanne Matheson, met in Manitouwadge at the boardroom of the General Hospital Tuesday evening to discuss progress and identify tasks yet to be assigned to a specific [Read more]
Written by Ecole Secondaire lOree des Bois on 15 May 2010
LES OURAGANS POUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT GRAND nettoyage par les élèves de l’École secondaire l’Orée des Bois à Dubreuil Vendredi le 7 mai, les élèves de l’École secondaire l’Orée des Bois , en partenariat avec la municipalité, ont participé à un grand nettoyage des environs de la [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 May 2010
As the deadline for registrations for the 2010 Miss Strongman competition draws near (Tomorrow, Friday, May 14th) OntarioNewsNorth.com looks back at last year’s Miss Strongman, an incredible young woman with ties to not only Dubreuiliville but Manitouwadge as well… Dubreuilville’s [Read more]
Written by Jackie Jung RN on 13 May 2010
Coming Soon!! Turn Off the Screens Week – June 7th – 13th Watch for your child’s Tracking Sheet and Calendar of Events being sent home soon from your child’s school! The Thunder Bay District Health Unit – Manitouwadge Branch along with many community [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 13 May 2010
Feature Film Casting in Thunder Bay Award winning ‘Bay City’ feature film director Rodney Dwira is holding open casting calls to find actors and extras for his new police drama feature film ‘10-57’. The film, budgeted under a million dollars, will be shooting in Thunder Bay between mid-June [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 13 May 2010
Anticipation builds for Nipigon Paddle-to-the-Sea Park Opening (Nipigon, ON) Nipigon is opening the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park for its first full season this Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 12pm. Mayor Richard Harvey shares, “The Paddle-to-the-Sea Park enhances Nipigon as an essential destination for [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 13 May 2010
May 12, 2010 3:30 PM McGuinty Government Introduces Not-For-Profit Corporations Act Ontario is taking action to make it easier for not-for-profit corporations to operate and do business in today’s marketplace while strengthening the economy and creating jobs. Ontario’s not-for-profit [Read more]
Written by admin on 12 May 2010
Preparations continue for Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.11.10 – Yesterday evening, at Manitouwadge’s Golden Age Club, Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games Organizer for games in Manitouwadge, Ron Sheppard, met with volunteers who will [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 11 May 2010
DATE: May 11, 2010 SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION (MARATHON, ON.) –On May 10, 2010 at 07:48am the Marathon OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 17 approximately 2 km West of Neys Provincial Park. A tractor trailer travelling East bound left the roadway on a [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 11 May 2010
May 11, 2010 9:15 AM McGuinty Government Celebrates National Nursing Week Nurses play a key role in delivering health care and are now using more of their skills to take on diverse roles within the system, benefiting all Ontarians. Since 2003 the government has created more than 10,000 nursing [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 11 May 2010
McGuinty Government Officially Opens 2010 Parks Season Most Ontario Parks will open on Friday, May 14, 2010. Visitors will find a range of recreational and educational activities in the parks. For example, they can: Go on a boat tour in Bon Echo Provincial Park north of Napanee Catch an early [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 10 May 2010
MARIHUANA, CIGARETTES SEIZED (WHITE RIVER, ON.) – On May 7, 2010 at approximately 11:14 pm Superior East OPP in White River had occasion to stop a westbound 2009 Pontiac, black in colour bearing British Columbia plates, on Highway 17 20 kilometres south of White River for a traffic violation. [Read more]