Happy Canada Day! Canada Day 2010 was a great day on the Northshore as communities celebrated our nation’s birthday at a plethorah of events held accross Northwestern Ontario, including fireworks in many communities. Did your festivities stretch the budget? Replace the bucks you spent on [Read more]
As part of the Marathon Summerfest celebrations, the Marathon & District Museum is challenging YOU to a Historic Scavenger Hunt. What is a Historic Scavenger Hunt you say? Well, the questions are all associated with Marathon’s history, the answers to these questions can be found around [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]
Note From the Editor of OntarioNewsNorth.com… Here I would’ve liked to let you all know how municipalities from Dorion to Dubreuilville, the towns of the Northshore, would be celebrating THEIR Canada Days this year so you could make plans to attend your local events (if there are any). [Read more]
MARATHON MUTT STRUT SATURDAY, JULY 10 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. PENN LAKE PARK * Please note: all dogs must be leashed and vaccinations current! * The Mutt Strutt Walk-A-Thon is an annual fundraiser for the Marathon Humane Society, a [Read more]
Marathon Pizza Hut gives back helping the Humane Society by Karina Hunter Many businesses in Northwestern Ontario are well known for their support of local non-profit organizations, from donations for prizes at fundraising events, to sales donations to volunteer hours put in by busy business owners [Read more]
MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! MARATHON, ON – Marathon’s biggest party in years is just around the corner and organizers are digging deep to pull it all together; they met this week to discuss last minute details, dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s to ensure Summerfest is a hit. [Read more]
BARRICK – HEMLO – 25th Aniversary HAND DRAWN & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2010 Those wanting to enter in Barrick Hemlo’s 25th Anniversary Hand Drawn & Photography Contest should note that the deadline is quickly approaching. This contest is for hand drawn pictures as well as photographs [Read more]
Charity Casino Streets Closed for Classic Cars by Ron Jung THUNDER BAY, ON – June 19th, 2010 – The Thunder Bay Vintage Sports Car Club hosted a memorable 3 day event this past weekend. All types of vintage sports cars started arriving on Thursday to register and take part in a [Read more]
FOOD/HEALTH INSPECTION SCAM (MARATHON, ON)– Marathon OPP are advising businesses in the area to be aware of an ongoing scam regarding the inspections of food services. A local Marathon business was contacted by phone regarding an inspection for their business by a Health/Food inspector. They [Read more]
FROM/DE: Marathon/Manitouwadge OPP Detachment DATE: June 18, 20 CHARGES LAID FOR WHITE LAKE PARK THEFTS (MARATHON, ON.) –Marathon OPP have laid several charges after an ongoing investigation into break, enter and thefts that occurred at the White Lake Provincial Park [Read more]
MISSING PERSON – HAS BEEN LOCATED (MARATHON, ON.) – The subject of the missing person investigation, Mr. MACPHERSON has been located safe and sound by family members. The Marathon OPP and would like to thank all that assisted. [Read more]
Marathon-Manitouwadge OPP Detachment MISSING PERSON – ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL POLICE (MARATHON, ON.) – On the 15th of June 2010 Marathon OPP located an abandoned motor vehicle on Highway 17 at the truck load check / snowplough turn around area near the Prairie River, west of [Read more]
BARRICK GOLD – HEMLO CONGRATULATIONS 2010 PROVINCIAL MINE RESCUE COMPETITION 2ND PLACE FINISH & SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AWARD The 2010 Provincial Mine Rescue competition was held in Timmins June 3rd, 4th, & 5th with 6 teams from Ontario competing. We would like to congratulate the [Read more]
