From the Editor… It has been a long time since I published anything in regards to my ongoing dealings with Multiple Sclerosis (MS); not because problems no longer exists, more because of the feeling that nothing would/could change, hopelessness I guess would best describe it. It is quite [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 10th the Marathon Summerfest Show ‘n Shine was held in the parking lot of the Marathon A&W; in excess of 30 vehicular entrants drew admirers of classic cars throughout the afternoon. Vehicles were enterred by participants from Marathon, Manitouwadge, [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – This Friday, July 9th the Marathon Gymnastics Club hosted two consecutive Youth Dances at the Moose Hall; the first was from 6:30 – 7:45 pm for children up to Grade 3, the 2nd from 8 – 11pm was for kids from Grades 4 – 8. Louise Blanch wanted to thank Barrick [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]
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]
Photos courtesy of OntarioNewsNorth.com Northshore residents stroll down Broadway by Karina Hunter, Editor ONN This weekend, Northshore residents gathered in Schreiber, Manitouwadge and Terrace Bay for an incredible musical performance. The vocalists of the Northshore Singers choir, led by [Read more]
Though I intend to keep providing a few articles to The Echo, I realized it was time to let it’s readers, who have been really great about encouraging my contributions know why my articles aren’t there any more so have submitted this to The Echo for this week’s paper. K.Hunter, [Read more]
As Northwestern Ontario, continues looking towards Manitouwadge in anticipation of the arrival of Chinese students who will be studying at the Superior Preparatory Academy (SPA, a branch of Canadabridge Education Inc.) as part of the Community Based ESL Program that has been developed and [Read more]
ONN welcomes new contributor by Karina Hunter, Editor I am thrilled to welcome yet another new contributor to the OntarioNewsNorth.com team; Mario Council is a White River resident as well as an active member of the Harmony Club. Mario will be sharing monthly news of activities and special [Read more]
Manitouwadge signs MOU with Superior Preparatory Academy by Karina Hunter Township of Manitouwadge members of Council and the MEDC (Manitouwadge Economic Development Corporation) Board, the general public and the press gathered in Council Chambers Wednesday, March 31st to witness the signing of [Read more]
We’ve arrived in Thunder Bay (myself, Lloyd & Emeraude and Mathew, a friend of Lloyd’s/the family) and we are finally in our room at the Best Western Nor’ Wester. The kids are all in bed and I was wandering to see if there are any events coinciding with our weekend in [Read more]
Wolverines girls sweep NSSSAA Volleyball Championships by Karina Hunter Senior Wolverine Jessica Tessier with a strong tip against the Nipigon Lakers during the North Superior Secondary School Athletic Association (NSSSAA) Championships Wednesday February 17th in Manitouwadge. The [Read more]
Senior Double Header at MHS by Karina Hunter Senior and Junior Girls Volleyball teams and the Junior Boys Basketball team from Michipicoten High School traveled from Wawa, January 2nd, to face off in Manitouwadge against their Manitouwadge High School (MHS) Wolverines Counterparts in the North [Read more]
Triple P winds up by Karina Hunter Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) Public Health Nurse (PHN) Jackie Jung and Kristie Nicholas, Mental Health and Addictions Counselor with North of Superior Programs (NOSP) wrapped up their three session Triple P Parenting Program seminar in [Read more]
Business association progressing by Karina Hunter Township of Manitouwadge Economic Development Officer Dave Raymond is excited to extend an invitation to the business community to their first business breakfast of 2010. Thursday, February 18th, at 7 am, entrepreneurs and business owners large [Read more]
