New Tenure & Pricing Framework Proposed by Karina Hunter Dubbed as the most comprehensive overhaul of the Ontario’s wood allocation system in decades, the proposed new forest tenure and pricing system released today is designed to position Ontario’s forestry sector as an innovative, [Read more]
McGuinty Government Introduces New Permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit Ontario is proposing a new permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit that would help eligible low- to middle-income northern residents with their energy costs. First introduced in the 2010 Ontario Budget, the credit is [Read more]
Men & Women taking action against cancer by Karina Hunter Last night at the Manitouwadge General Hospital an information session was held titled “Men and Women taking action against cancer” presented by Kiri Butter and Andrea Smith, representatives of the Canadian Cancer Society’s [Read more]
Greenstone OPP Yesterday morning Greestone OPP members were investigating a single motor vehicle collision that occured on HWY 11, just east of Jellico. A search ensued for two male occupants of the vehicle that walked off in the bush. Police were alerted to suspicious males that matched the [Read more]
Northwestern Region Unit of Canadian Cancer Society presents at MHSby Karina Hunte Students at Manitouwadge High School gathered this afternoon for an informative from Andrea Smith of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Northwestern Region Unit from Thunder Bay. Smith promulgated “Dangers [Read more]
From: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine Project, Pic River, Marathon Township Municipality April 29, 2010 (Updated July 19, 2010) Marathon, ON — Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Natural Resources Canada and Transport Canada are required to [Read more]
Photographs & Memories DVD vs VHS Recently I have had many inquiries from people around town concerning transferring their special VHS tapes to digital format. This is an efficient method to preserve and / or make extra copies of family occasions to share. One thing to remember with VHS [Read more]
Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Aboriginal Affairs and Leaders from five National Aboriginal Organizations are moving forward on a plan to address the unique challenges and opportunities of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples. The plan focuses on three key goals: closing the graduation [Read more]
Opposition legislation on foreign investment, apology for Italian-Canadian internment, compassionate leave for workers pass as final Climate Change Bill debate concludes OTTAWA – The three opposition parties united in the House of Commons Wednesday night to see the passage of legislation to allow [Read more]
Spring Fling Variety Showcase This weekend in Manitouwadge, there’s something to sing about! by Natalie Labbée There’s something new and special happening in Manitouwadge at the high school auditorium this Sunday, May 2nd. Nite on the Town Entertainment Series (NOTTES) is presenting [Read more]
McGuinty Government Invests In Northern Highway Infrastructure Ontario continues to invest in northern highway infrastructure improvements with plans to repair Highway 614 south of Manitouwadge. Through Ontario’s Northern Highways Program, the planned work will widen the road in each [Read more]
Northern business going the extra mile for customers by Karina Hunter Gord and Russ Jones, owners of Jones Power Sports has appreciated, over the years, customers that come to his ATV and Snowmobile dealership from across the Northshore, many driving 2, 3 or even 4 hours to take advantage [Read more]
Little ones at‘’Cha Gang’’ by Karina Hunter Sunday, April 25th, ‘’Cha Gang’’, Dubreuilville’s teen centre, opened its doors to little ones, 3 to 11 years of age for an afternoon of fun and friendships. Centre supervisors Diane and Édith welcomed approximately a dozen [Read more]
McGuinty Government Strengthens VQA Wines Ontario is investing in the success and long-term sustainability of its Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines. The province is supporting VQA wines and Ontario grape growers through the following initiatives: Starting this year, the successful VQA Wine [Read more]
After the announcement in White River last week regarding the NOHFC providing $663,840 for the White River community recreation centre upgrades. The project includes improved seating, lighting, a new scoreboard, a woman’s change room and other recreation centre system [Read more]
