Candice Sutherland, of Manitouwadge, is the proud owner of a 2011 Polaris Sportsman ATV after winning a “Get a Quote” contest by BrokerLink. The contest was open to members of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) who requested a no obligation auto and/or home insurance quote [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – Pukaskwa’s backcountry has been reopened following a seven-day closure. The closure was in place as a result of an incident in which a lone black bear injured a visitor at Simon’s Harbour in the park on August 5, 2011. Parks Canada staff and Ontario Ministry of Natural [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This year as part of Sunfest, there will be a 5 day Amazing “Manitouwadge” Race Challenge. The race resembles the TV show the Amazing Race, where each night there is Roadblock (a task one team member performs), a Detour (a choice of two tasks that both team members [Read more]
BARRIE, ON – The Province of Ontario will provide a $3 million tourism development investment to support snowmobiling tourism for the 2011/12 season. This investment will be administered through the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) to help boost the one billion dollars of economic [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Oasis Swimming Pool was a lively place last night, long past its usual hours. Swimmers enjoyed a ‘late night swim’ as the pool remained open until 11pm! There were many teens and a number of adults that took advantage of the extended Friday night fun, [Read more]
TIMMINS, ON – From July 18th to 22nd, Horwood Lake Lodge hosted the 2011 Kids and Wardens Fishing Adventure. This marks the fifth straight year the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (www.ocoa.ca) has worked with the lodge to provide a trip of a lifetime to [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Superior Classics Car Club did it again, an incredibly successful weekend of drags, great cars, trucks, sleds and bikes and plenty of excitement. Saturday, July 30th a driver flipped his car end over end several times giving the crowd and organizers [Read more]
HWY 17 N, ON – Sunday, July 31st while travelling to the Terrace Bay Dragfest I came accross several large groups of bikers pedalling their way through the winding hills of Hwy 17 between Marathon and Terrace Bay. This 3rd group was pulled over at a truck stop and so I joined them to [Read more]
PONTIAC, MI– The Thunder Bay Chill are the Premier Development League (PDL) Central Conference Champions after defeating the Michigan Bucks 2-1 Saturday night. The Chill took the lead in the 8th minute when Gustavo Oliveira bent a free kick around the wall and into the net to give the Chill a [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – The North Shore Golf Course invites you to celebrate their 50th Anniversary from August 2nd. The course has quite a remarkable history and club members want to take you on a trip down memory lane back to golfing in Nipigon 1961. Event Fees Registration $50.00 per person [Read more]
PONTIAC, MI – The Thunder Bay Chill have advanced to the Central Conference Finals of the Premier Development League (PDL) after defeating the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Friday night. Luis Gonzalez scored the games’ only goal in the 37th minute, and that’s all the goals the stingy Chill defense [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It was another beautiful sunny day in Manitouwadge today, Friday July 29th. The summer has been full of warm, blue skied days, and residents in Manitouwadge certainly have been taking full advantage of them. The Oasis Pool which continues to offer free swims every day has [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Wednesday night was an evening of celebration for the Thunder Bay Chill Soccer Club. On the same night as their 2011 Annual Awards Banquet, the Premier Development League (PDL) announced the schedule for 2011 PDL Playoff Championships. The bracket (please see attached [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Though the reason for the closure has not been shared, the Oasis Pool will be closed Saturday, July 30th (and of course Sunday as the Recreation Centre is always closed Sundays). The regular pool schedule, with FREE swimming during regular hours in afternoon & [Read more]
McGuinty Government Keeping Ontario Families Safe Ontario boaters can help keep the lakes and waterways safer for everyone this summer by practicing safe boating. Whether you are operating a motor boat, jet ski or paddling a canoe or kayak, these tips can help make your summer safer: Everyone on a [Read more]
