We are throwing a LAKE SUPERIOR DAY Party with everything wind, water & waves! Join in to demo anything that floats and take a boat tour or kayak tour on Lake Superior! FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE! Dive into the world of kayaking , canoeing and stand up paddle boarding! Barbecue – 11:00am to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is hosting a Pool Party tonight before the Fireworks which were re-scheduled from Canada Day due to the inclement weather Sunday . The Township invites everyone to join the fun at the Manitouwadge Oasis Pool tonight, July 6th! [Read more]
It seems to be more and more common these days to see singers, athletes and other familiar faces from other professions appearing in leading roles in major Hollywood movies. Perhaps no one has made this transition more successfully recently than Dwayne Johnson- a former WWE wrestler who went by [Read more]
Mission Road remains closed at this time. OPP officers are still conducting their investigation. Bike and pedestrian traffic is still being allowed to go to Tim Horton’s. Jun 22, 2018 @ 18:50 Jun 22, 2018 @ 17:21 A collision between a SUV and a motorcycle with two riders at the entrance to Tim [Read more]
July is shockingly right around the corner. The good news is that summer is in full swing and temperatures are expected to rise. The other good news is that the major, hot new releases will continue to flow. Throughout July, movie lovers can expect the following titles to hit our shelves; Blockers, [Read more]
A Manitouwadge man has been fined for an offence under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Robert Leonard pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 for unlawfully killing a bull moose without a licence. He also received a one-year hunting suspension. Court heard that on December 3, 2017, conservation [Read more]
You may have seen in the news recently that a man has set out on a six month journey to swim across the Pacific Ocean. He will be swimming through what is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area of accumulated waste three times the size of France, to bring attention to the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON -On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at approximately 5:00pm, members of the Marathon and Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC), Highway 17, approximately 40km west of Marathon near Ripple Lake. It was reported that [Read more]
MATTAWA, ON – The “Hope in the Darkness” walk for Youth Mental Health initiated by Anishinabek Police Services Sergeant Kevin Redsky, has entered North East Region (NER). The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising motorists that there will be an increased pedestrian presence [Read more]
Dr. Paul Miron appointed as Program Director for NOSM Family Medicine program The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul Miron as Program Director of the School’s Family Medicine Residency Program, effective June 30, 2018. Miron—an alumnus [Read more]
Movies and games are our specialty, and every now and then, a movie comes along that is based on a game making it all the more relevant to us and our customers. Way back in 1996 (well before we were around) a video game called Tomb Raider was launched for the original Playstation. The game [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – May 25-27, the Thunder Bay Thunderbolts hosted their annual Swim Ontario sanctioned meet, the First General Grand Prix Swimming Championships held at the Canada Games Complex. Ayla McKinnon, an 11 yr old swimmer from Manitouwadge, competed in the championship as the only [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, May 29th, families took to the baseball diamond behind the Recreation Centre for another initiative from the Healthy Kids Challenge: the Pop-Up Adventure Play for families. The event was described by organizers as “An evening where children are in charge. [Read more]
Bruce Luby passed away Monday June 4, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Luby. Loving partner of Colleen Poster. Proud and opinionated father of Tracy-Lee (Ryan Moffatt), Charlene and Danielle (Blair Hunking). Adored, fun loving and teasing Papa of Darby, Kai, [Read more]
The late 1960’s and early 70’s were a prime time for movies. Some of the best movies and some of the best actors and actresses made their living during this era. Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor and Shirley MacLaine are just a few of the many big names who were in [Read more]
