Thanks to Market Organizer, Ashley Riendeau, for sharing details and great photos from this event. MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 3rd residents from across the Northshore visited Marathon to enjoy the Summerfest Open Air Market. Hwy 627 kept crowds entertained until Noon when everything was [Read more]
Royal Tour In Ontario McGuinty Government Welcomes Her Majesty And His Royal Highness Premier Dalton McGuinty welcomed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Ontario last night. Over the next three days, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will witness the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – July 2nd 2010 – What many are predicting will be the ‘Northshore’s biggest party of 2010″ began today with a parade from the Curling Club ending in the parking lot of the Superior Place Mall. More than 40 boats participated in the parade, a gentle [Read more]
Unexpected difficulties do not dampen spirits of Manitouwadge residents Though there were definately some hiccups in the festivities at Lion’s beach, including a shortage of food at the BBQ, technical difficulties with the audio equipment and promotion of an act that had prior commitments; [Read more]
Le voyage exaltant Par les élèves de l’École publique Franco-Manitou C’était un sombre après-midi le dimanche 13 juin 2010 que les élèves de la 6e, 7e, 8e ont pris la route en direction de Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ce voyage avait comme but d’enrichir les connaissances des aînés de [Read more]
Bingo Players fill Legion Hall by Karina Hunter WHITE RIVER, ON – July 1st, 2010 – Bingo players from White River, Wawa, Hornepayne and Manitouwadge brought their dabbers and good luck charms to the White River Legion today for a chance at a $1000 pot. There was a time when it was difficult [Read more]
The Summerfest team, volunteers from businesses and organizations throughout Marathon, held their last meeting this week. It seems that everything continues to be on track for an incredible 10 days of festivities which will kick off tomorrow with a parade (beginning at the Curling Club) and [Read more]
West Fire Region Wednesday, June 30, 2010 There will not be a media advisory for July 1st 2010. The next advisory will come Friday July 2 2010 June 30 produced another quiet day in the West Fire Region There are six fires active in the region. The fire hazard is moderate for most of the region. [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supports Local Manufacturing And Job Creation Ontario is helping a Toronto-based aerospace company develop new technologies and create jobs. Firan Technology Group (FTG) is expanding their range of advanced materials and other technologies for printed circuit boards used in [Read more]
Terrace Bay sent this inifo to OntarioNewsNorth.com asking us to pass along an invitation to YOU! The residents of Terrace Bay AND there Northshore neighbours in communities from Dorion to Dubreuilville because they want this to be the BIGGEST PARTY they’ve ever thrown!! CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR [Read more]
Northshore Arts & Entertainment News by Natalie Labbée For those of you looking for a good time this weekend, Marathon has a treat for you! For those from othere northshore communities, why not take a trip to Marathon for their Summerfest Celebrations! The Summerfest Dance is one not to be [Read more]
Ontario Provincial Police Thunder Bay Detachment Hwy 525 previously closed due to washout conditions has re-opened. Hwy 671 previously closed due to washout conditions has one lane open ad is schedled to re-open completely at 1700hrs. (5pm) [Read more]
Downtown Manitouwadge Gets Boost From Area Hydro Project by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge residents may have noticed that, in the past couple weeks, their downtown core and airport have been busier that usual. Everyday a number of Hydro One vehicles can be seen parked downtown [Read more]
Jones brothers are at it again! by Karina Hunter Jones Power Sports from Wawa are on their way West once again… They’re packing up their dealership to save you the drive and coming to Marathon. Jones Power Sports, your ATV dealer on the Northshore will be at the A & W Parking Lot for the [Read more]
June 24, 2010 7:15 PM McGuinty Government Welcomes Canada’s Approved Destination Status With China Canada’s new Approved Destination Status (ADS) with China promises to boost tourism and economic activity in Ontario. This represents a new opportunity to build on the province’s [Read more]
