THUNDER BAY, ON – December 1st, after 2 days of stops along the Northshore at Dubreuilville’s Franz Station, White River, Pic Mobert, Heron Bay, Marathon, Schreiber and Nipigon, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stop in Thunder Bay. The first special guest to emerge from the train to [Read more]
“Art in the Park” Series – With Pukaskwa National Park as a backdrop, be inspired by talented artists to create your own works of art! HERON BAY, ON – This summer, visitors to Pukaskwa National Park will have the opportunity to meet artists from across Ontario. Explore hidden [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – Parcs Canada prévoit, si les conditions météorologiques le permettent, procéder à un brûlage dirigé sur une superficie de 1 hectare à l’anse Hattie au parc national Pukaskwa le 14 mai. Le brûlage dirigé à l’anse Hattie a été soigneusement planifié et n’aura [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada plans to conduct a 1-hectare experimental fire in Pukaskwa National Park’s Hattie Cove area on Monday, May 14th, weather permitting. The Hattie Cove Prescribed Fire has been carefully planned and will not proceed unless weather, fire behaviour, and public safety [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Monday, December 19th the first of many performances and graduation ceremonies were held at the Lakeview Community Centre as the Marathon Gymnastics Club ends it’s first session of the 2011/12 season. 2 groups of 3-6 yrs old gymnasts each performed floor routines for [Read more]
Parks Canada presents the results of Pukaskwa National Park’s Regional Resident Survey HERON BAY, ON – Tuesday, November 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Parks Canada is hosting a presentation to share the results of Pukaskwa National Park’s Regional Resident Survey. The survey was [Read more]
Un feu dirigé est prévu près du mont Tip Top HERON BAY, ON – Entre les 10 et 30 septembre, si les conditions météorologiques le permettent, l’Agence Parcs Canada prévoit procéder à un brûlage dirigé sur 1200 hectares près du mont Tip Top dans le parc national Pukaskwa. Le brûlage [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – L’arrière-pays du parc national Pukaskwa est à nouveau accessible après avoir été fermé pendant 7 jours. Le secteur avait été fermé le 5 août 2011 après qu’un visiteur du parc a été grièvement blessé par un ours noir adulte solitaire. L’incident s’est [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada staff and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation Officers have located and destroyed a female bear approximately two kilometres from the site of the August 5, 2011 incident during which a park visitor was injured by a lone adult black bear in the park’s [Read more]
PUKASKWA NTLN PARK – Friday, August 5th, shortly before 9am, three hikers allegedly disembarked a boat in a small harbour at Pukaskwa National Park, to explore the park’s backcountry on foot. One of the party’s members, a 57-year-old woman, is currently hospitalized at an [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 family and friends of the late Jamie-Lee Hoban, as well as many staff members of the hospital gathered at Manitouwadge General Hospital (MGH) for a special presentation. MGH CEO Jocelyn Bourgeois addressed those gathered to explain that, thanks [Read more]
Editor, OntarioNewsNorth.com MARATHON, ON – Tuesday, September 14th, executive and members of the Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce met for a scheduled general meeting, their first since breaking for summer. Approximately a dozen members were in attendance to hear from Valerie Tymryk [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]
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]
