Ontario’s first Faculty of Law in 44 years officially opened its doors, Wenesday, September 3, with a large ribbon cutting ceremony at Lakehead’s Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI), home to the University’s newest Faculty. Attendees of this historic event included the school’s first [Read more]
Ontario Government Committed to Growing Regional Economies Across the Province Premier Kathleen Wynne chaired a jobs roundtable in Thunder Bay today as she continued her tour of Northern Ontario. Premier Wynne heard from local business leaders about how the government can help them grow and [Read more]
This summer, two Lakehead University students will cycle coast to coast across Canada, cooperatively organizing 22 food drives along the 10,000 km route. Under the name FoodRide, the team strives to raise more than $100,000 in food and monetary donations for Canadian food banks. Donations will be [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –. The Superior-Greenstone District School Board is pleased to announce the following administrative appointments effective on August 19, 2013. Annik Brewster has been appointed as Principal at Manitouwadge High School and Manitouwadge Public School. Ms. Brewster holds her Principal [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay, with funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, recently hired a Business Development Intern. The position is a one year partnership between the Township, The McCausland Hospital, and the Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce. The successful applicant was [Read more]
The two main tourist attractions in Terrace Bay are now officially open for the season. The Terrace Bay Lighthouse is open from 9am to 9pm daily featured in the middle of Simcoe Plaza. The Lighthouse draws 10,000 visitors annually and people can climb the stairs and take in the amazing views [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead’s Dean of the Faculty of Law, Lee Stuesser, has proposed a new course that will be an enhancement to the new law program’s first year curriculum. It is Dean Stuesser’s hope that this proposal will address the fundamental demand of the students staging a sit-in [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – A generous donation to Lakehead University’s Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies has allowed the creation of the Northern Lake Superior Research Awards. With various University departments matching the contribution, the Faculty has received almost $400,000 to [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Almost three years after a devastating fire the Native Nurses Entry Program (NNEP) will celebrate with a Grand Re-Opening September 5th, 2012 in the Braun Building BB1045 between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. As we approach, the 27th year of the NNEP inception, we are putting a call [Read more]
There is very good reason for everyone in Northwestern Ontario to be excited about the growth of the mining sector in our part of the Province. Mineral exploration investments are at an all-time high and we can expect the opening of several new mines in the region to employ hundreds, if not [Read more]
Lakehead University bows to pressure on conflict of interest policy THUNDER BAY, ON – The Lakehead University Board of Governors suspended its conflict of interest by-law on Friday pending an internal review, allowing students to vote on the proposed tuition fee increase. “This is a major [Read more]
TBSO Concert at Lakehead THUNDER BAY, ON – Come and enjoy an eclectic and innovative mix of music on Wednesday, March 14th at Lakehead University. The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) will be presenting a noon hour concert entitled iPod Genres. TBSO Conductor-in-Residence Daniel [Read more]
Article by Kristy Lachance, Coach; Photos by Amii Hache, Parent-Volunteer 40th Annual Mid-Elementary School 3km Cross-Country Run Runners, representing Manitouwadge’s Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Manitouwadge Public School and École Publique Franco-Manitou, warm-up in preparation for [Read more]
McGuinty Government Building a Highly Educated and Skilled Workforce Students will soon be able to study and practice law in Northern Ontario. Ontario is helping Lakehead University establish the first law degree program in Northern Ontario. The new program will begin in September 2013 with a [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Janice Beazley, Chair of the North West LHIN, is pleased to announce that Goyce Kakegamic and Dianne Loubier have been appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Kakegamic’s three year appointment and Ms. Loubier’s two year appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council [Read more]
