MARATHON, ON – 17 years ago, when diagnosed with breast cancer, Diane Michano-Richmond planted a white spruce tree in her yard. Diane, beat the disease and, for the 18th anniversary of that diagnosis this year, she decided to use the white spruce which has grown quite large now, in her [Read more]
Article/Photos by Diane Richmond with editing. MARATHON, ON – First Nations’ Elder Diane Richmond woke up this morning, eager to join some new friends for breakfast. Wednesday, July 20th, Richmond met some of the 230 evacuees who had come to Marathon after being forced from their [Read more]
Thank you! to Elder Diane Richmond for providing all details/info for this article. If you’d like to share your experiences of life on the Northshore or in Greenstone, write Karina Hunter at Editor@OntarioNewsNorth.com MARATHON, ON– Wednesday, July 20th local Elder Diane [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 2nd Summerfest Volunteer, Open Market Organizer Ashley Riendeau breathed a sigh of relief as the 40 x 60 tent acquired after last year’s market was rained-out turned out to be just a nice bonus for participants and visitors, not a necessary tool, as the [Read more]
Photos/Videos by Karina Hunter, Editor OntarioNewsNorth.com Industry and Aboriginal Groups Collaborate to Develop Career paths for Aboriginal Peoples in the Mining Sector MARATHON, ON – November 4th, Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) in co-operation with the Assembly of First [Read more]
Manitouwadge Relay for Life by Karina Hunter Friday,June 26th Manitouwadge hosted Relay for Life for the community and region, sponsored by Barrick Gold. Relay for life, the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual signature fundraising event, is held in communities across the country. Over [Read more]
