INSIDER NEWS In 2008 we were introduced to Tony Stark, a wealthy industrialist who built an armored suit for protection after a life threatening incident. When Stark decided to use his armored suit to combat evil, a new superhero was born- Iron Man! With over 1 Billion dollars in North American Box [Read more]
Ontario mining and packaging companies win top awards NORTH BAY, ON – Workplace Safety North’s (WSN) inaugural Workplace Excellence Awards take place in North Bay today. As the occupational health and safety expert for forestry, mining, paper, printing, and converting sectors, the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – In December 1985, the United Nations General Assembly declared the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day; this is a day each year that is set aside to recognize the basic need for adequate shelter in a world where it is lacking for so many. On Sunday October 6, [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Saturday September 14, 2013 officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment and Anishinabek Police Service (APS) were notified of a possible impaired male that left the community center in Pic River First Nation in a vehicle. Officers located the suspect [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Louis LaPierre has tendered his resignation as Chair and member of the Marathon Mine Joint Review Panel for medical reasons: Original letter from Louis LaPierre: http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/050/documents/p54755/94502E.pdf Marathon Mine Panel Co-Manager Marie LeGrow has [Read more]
TYLER TALKS Zombies! They’ve been a part of movie and television fiction for decades, but the living dead seem to have gotten a second life lately with an abundance of zombie themed programs appearing on people’s TV screens. This week, the zombies are fast and furious and only Brad Pitt [Read more]
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario renforce l’économie du Nord et crée des emplois L’Ontario crée 13 emplois nouveaux tout en rehaussant l’infrastructure le long d’un tronçon de la route 17, près de Marathon. On supprime le passage supérieur du Chemin de fer Canadian Pacifique [Read more]
Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is creating 13 new jobs while improving infrastructure along a stretch of Highway 17 near Marathon. “Our government is improving infrastructure across the province, which creates jobs and strengthens our economy. [Read more]
TYLER TALKS – Hockey Fans & Trekkies This Is Your Week Hockey fans rejoice– this is the week you’ve been waiting for! NHL 14 makes it’s long anticipated debut for PS3 and XBOX 360 this week. With the NHL season right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get prepared by [Read more]
TYLER’s THOUGHTS One of the surprise hits of the theatrical summer blockbuster schedule was a star studded ensemble about a group of magicians who perform elaborate shows where money is stolen from various targets and given to their audience members. Now You See Me opened on May 31st to a [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, August 31st, 2013 approximately 3:50 pm, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was travelling on a downhill trail with a lone male occupant. The driver failed to negotiate a right turn to continue on the main bush road and went down a steep embankment. The driver, who was not [Read more]
The Joint Review Panel has made a decision on the sufficiency of the Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine Project Environmental Impact Statement and Additional Information. The decision is posted on the public registry as document #564 and can be found at the following link: [Read more]
TYLER’s TAKE Imagine this – three steroid filled body builders kidnap a man and outsmart him of out of millions of dollars in cash and belongings. They then run the man over with their car, leaving him for dead – only he’s not dead, he’s still very much alive (although slightly [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON — The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that the Pic River Bridge on Highway 17, (7.1 km east of Peninsula Road at Marathon) will be temporarily closed to eastbound and westbound traffic for a duration of approximately one (1) hour on Thursday, August [Read more]
TYLER TALKS Robert De Niro and John Travolta are two of Hollywood’s most notable actors. Travolta made his big screen debut in the early 70’s while De Niro’s first film credit dates all the way back to 1965. With so much experience between them, one would think that they would have appeared [Read more]
