NORTHERN ONTARIO – The CP Holiday Train is visiting Canadian communities for it’s 20th year and crossing our region, stopping in communities between Chapleau through to Thunder Bay on December 1st and 2nd (see schedules below). Each event is free, with CP encouraging attendees to open [Read more]
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Earlier this morning (Sun.Feb.21,2016) Highway 17 was closed at the at Pic River Bridge due to a vehicle on fire following a motor vehicle collision involving a second vehicle. All occupants had been removed from the vehicle when Ontario Provincial Police notified [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – At last nights games, the Hotdogs and Cupcakes defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 26-9 while Outlaws tie for first in league with a 7-0 forfeit of Jagerbombers. Hey Baseball Fans, scroll past the rankings and upcoming game information for a cool video [Read more]
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – In baseball action Thursday, the Brewers defeated Outlaws 13-8. Meanwhile in the evening’s second match up, Brokerlink defeated Lord of The Infield Flies 23-8 to take the first place rank from the Crossover Video Jays in the current league [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Hotdogs and Cupcakes held off Brokerlink 12-11. Brokerlink strand the tying run at 2nd in the 7th inning. Jagerbombers squeeked by CrossOver Video Jays 14-13 on a walk-off 3 run HR by Ross McWatch. Tristan Vollett hit a grand slam in the loss for the [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – CrossOver Video Jays defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 27-3 behind a very well pitched game by Tonya Desmoulin. The game between the Jagerbombers and Hotdogs and Cupcakes was postponed. No makeup date has been announced. GP W L T PTS [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – In a makeup game, CrossOver Video Jays defeated Brokerlink 14-13. Brock Kellner and Pat Tanaschuk homered in the loss while Jordan Dunn went yard twice for the Jays. GP W L T PTS Brewers 7 5 2 0 10 Outlaws 5 4 1 0 8 CrossOver Video Jays [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]
from Ontario Mining Association Barrick Gold’s Hemlo Operation in Northwestern Ontario was presented with the Mining Association of Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Leadership Award at a Mining Day on the Hill event in Ottawa last month — Other OMA members to receive TSM [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 – 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]
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]
HERON BAY, ON – To ensure the safety of park visitors, the entire backcountry of Pukaskwa National Park has been closed following an incident in which a visitor was injured by a lone adult black bear. All registered park visitors have been evacuated and park staff continue to patrol the [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]
