A CAPSULAR MOMENT The “Benefits” of Smoking By David Bodunde, Rph “I don’t like being told what to do. As a smoker, I’m being told what I can and can’t do all the time-by people I don’t even know! I’m an adult. I have the right to make choices about what I do and [Read more]
Marathon Pizza Hut gives back helping the Humane Society by Karina Hunter Many businesses in Northwestern Ontario are well known for their support of local non-profit organizations, from donations for prizes at fundraising events, to sales donations to volunteer hours put in by busy business owners [Read more]
The following article is a summary of a sermon delivered recently by Pastor Gary at Bethany Pentecostal Chapel, Manitouwadge, Ontario. You can hear Pastor Gary in person by attending Sunday morninig Worhip weekly, at 10:30am. Christianity has some unalterable truths. One of those truths is that [Read more]
From the Editor… It has been just 6 short weeks since the regional launch of OntarioNewsNorth.com and I couldn’t be more pleased with the response I’ve received across the Northshore! Since March, I’ve welcomed many new contributors from across the region that provide a wide range of [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT SURVIVING THE “HAYING” SEASON By David Bodunde, Rph It is that time of the year again when a lot of people start looking for relief from allergic rhinitis or “hay fever”. Symptoms include itchy, runny noses and eyes, sneezing and swollen sinuses, and sometimes a [Read more]
Seeing Diabetes education in the North by Karina Hunter The Canadian National Institue for the Blind Eye Van (CNIB) has partnered with the Northern Diabetes Health Network (NDHN) in an initiative being funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to bring screening and education [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]
For those of you who follow the weekly videos of Skate 4 Cancer which I post here, I have received bad news from Erin Hogue (photographer who shot Rob’s canadian skate including his travels through Nortwestern Ontario www.erinhogue.com/blog ): Rob has been side swiped by a car. He was hurt [Read more]
For details about what this is all about, visit this post (connects to all other posts about Rob & the Skate4Cancer movement) http://www.OntarioNewsNorth.com/?p=10143 . This week, a special request from Rob as he tries to continue pushing the Toronto Drop-In centre forward, even from [Read more]
Spring riding with the Dubreuilville ATV Club by Karina Hunter Driving Northwestern Ontario’s Hwy 17 I have often wished for extra time to follow the billboards promoting Dubreuilville’s ATV Club into the French-Canadian community best known for its success with snowmobile tourism and [Read more]
Dubreuilville parents have no objections to teens pulling ‘All nighter’ Teens @ La Gang had a special evening Friday, April 9th as many came out to enjoy a scheduled ‘All Nighter”. Those in attendance enjoyed lasagna with refreshments for supper; some used the [Read more]
A capsular moment BRAIN ATTACK By David Bodunde, Rph A brain attack is a term used to describe a stroke or better still a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). A stroke is said to occur when there is a loss of brain function due to a problem with blood supply or circulation in the brain. [Read more]
by Pam McKeever , Board Member Schreiber Public Library This vignette from Schreiber’s past was adapted from a newspaper article in the library archives as part of a series celebrating 125 years of Schreiber history. Fatal Caboose Crash – 1938 Newspaper article by Unknown [Read more]
New Authors at OntarioNewsNorth.com by Karina Hunter, Editor/Publisher I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to some new contributors at OntarioNewsNorth.com. Recently I was joined by some regional neighbours who will be posting news and events coverage from their respective [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT HEAD LICE By David Bodunde,Rph Head lice are tiny whitish insects the size of a sesame seed. They live on the scalp and hair shaft of humans where they feed on blood and lay their eggs called nits. Usually head lice do not cause serious health problems, but they can be [Read more]
