Confederation College Sees Over 1400 Graduates in 2011 THUNDER BAY, ON – Students from the Thunder Bay campus were the first to receive certificates, diplomas and honourary diplomas today at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium during Confederation College’s graduation ceremonies. President [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Marathon FAST Club and Pukakswa National Park partnered to present the Pukakswa Duathlon Race, Saturday, May 28 2011. The race consisted of a 5km run, 20km bike, and 2.5km run completed in sequence. Including racers, there were approximately 30 people in attendance. Gloomy [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The North Shore Singers have become very well known accross Northwestern Ontario with fans wait in anticipation for the announcement of their Spring, Christmas, and occassionally more intimate, Summer appearances all year round. With the majority of their group residing in [Read more]
We are nearing the end of May and June is just around the corner. Movie lovers will be thrilled to learn that June is jam packed with several major titles that should generate interest with everyone. Some of these titles include True Grit, Battle Los Angeles, Sanctum, Unknown, Big Momma’s House 3 [Read more]
Pukaskwa National Park hosted its first annual Caribou Festival last weekend (May 20 – May 22). While catching a glimpse of one of Pukaskwa’s woodland caribou is a rare joy an invitation from the park through the press called the weekend “A chance to learn more about the elusive [Read more]
Capital Funding Ensures Continued Access to High Quality Care for Patients The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is investing in infrastructure renewal projects for hospitals in Northwestern Ontario to ensure they continue to offer high quality care to local residents. The North [Read more]
Hello Music Lovers As some of you might have heard by now, the regular “CITPL Series ” will not be run this summer. I have enjoyed hosting , listening and getting to know the artists over the past 5 years. This might be just a one year break for the series if I can get [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Monday, May 23rd, OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter sat with Mayor Rick Dumas, he brought us up to date in regards to his communities’ ongoing projects, the upcoming 2nd annual Summerfest, the opening of the Peninsula Golf Course and more. Dumas explained what [Read more]
It almost seems surreal that we are already in our sixth month of being in business. It seems like just yesterday that we opened our doors and served our very first customer. With over 1000 members in our system and over 3000 rental items in our inventory, we have grown significantly since that [Read more]
FROM/DE: MARATHON / MANITOUWADGE DETACHMENT DATE: May 24, 2011 MARATHON, ON – The Marathon OPP has a number of unclaimed bicycles and other property in storage. NOTICE is being given to area residents that these items will be turned over to the Marathon Police Services [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – What a wonderful way to end Catholic Education Week, acknowledging employees who have served the Superior North Catholic District School Board for many years! The Board’s 15th annual celebration of Excellence banquet was held May 7th. Service pins were awarded to employees [Read more]
From the Editor: Manitouwadge & Michipicoten Represent at OFSAA Badminton Championships (provincial) The 2011 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations Badminton Championships were held at St. Andrew’s College ib Aurora and Villanova College in King City May 12th through 14th; [Read more]
Forest fire situation update Northeast Region The Northeast Fire Region responded to three new fires on May 19 in Timmins (1) and Wawa (2) districts. Timmins 7 was reported south of Timmins and is under control at 2.1 hectares. The fire was burnt along the power line right of way. Wawa 6 was [Read more]
Got Caribou? Pukaskwa National Park does! Celebration begins tomorrow Heron Bay, Ontario – Pukaskwa National Park will host its first annual Caribou Festival beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22. While catching a glimpse of one of Pukaskwa’s woodland caribou is a rare joy, [Read more]
I’m back! What a great vacation- being there to surprise my Great Great Aunt for her 100th birthday party was well worth the angst of leaving the store for the first time since we opened on December 1st. As nice as it was to get away, it is always nice to be back home and [Read more]
