The Boards of the Manitouwadge, McCausland and Wilson Memorial hospitals have given their approval for the hospitals to proceed with a joint operational review. The review, which is being funded by the North West LHIN, will examine the hospitals’ operations looking for ways to improve the quality [Read more]
Manitouwadge Public School News Recently our students were treated to a fun trip to Marathon – compliments of Skills Canada and Williams Operating Cooperation. The students grouped themselves into two teams of four and designed a boat that was built from cardboard. This boat was [Read more]
*See video below of performance and interview with Kari, Media Rep African Chidlren’s Choir. MARATHON, ON – Wednesday evening, November 3rd Marathon residents assembled at St.John’s United Church for a very special performance which can only be described as incredibly moving and [Read more]
Will Your Christmas Gifts Change The World? MARATHON, ON – The Global Christmas Market Place is scheduled to take place in Marathon again this year, thanks to the support of St.John’s United Church. It will take place at St. John’s on Friday evening November 12 and Saturday November [Read more]
Photos/Videos by Karina Hunter, Editor OntarioNewsNorth.com Industry and Aboriginal Groups Collaborate to Develop Career paths for Aboriginal Peoples in the Mining Sector MARATHON, ON – November 4th, Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) in co-operation with the Assembly of First [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Approximately 60 volunteers, drivers, door-to-door canvassers and sorters, with Marthon’s 1st Trick or Eat™, organized by Karen Richard, went out on Halloween night, October 31st 2010, collecting non-perishable food items for theMarathon Collective Community Food [Read more]
Marathon & District Chamber of Commerce MEET & GREET CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday November 26, 2010 7:00pm – 10:00pm The Curling Club Enjoy a night out with friends, colleagues and the community. Fun, Food and Prizes to be won! [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Residents of Manitouwadge didn’t disappoint Sunday evening, October 24th, as they opened their doors to 32 kids and 14 parents, many of the latter dressed up as well, enthusiastically participating in the Trick or Eat food drive. Neighbour to Neighbour volunteers [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Calls for Service: 75 Traffic Tickets: 30 Criminal Charges: 7 R.I.D.E. Checks: 12 Results of R.I.D.E.: 531 vehicles checked: 7 HTA warnings, 1 charge Remember CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous and report criminal activities. DRINKING AND DRIVING KILLS HAVE [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Friday, October 22, 2010, 8 students – Autumn Welbourne, Vincent Speziale, Tristan Houston, David Mayry, Angus,MacEwen Allie Doucet, Olivia Speziale, and Ryan Speziale – from the Grade 7/8 at Holy Angels Catholic School participated in the Annual Cardboard Boat [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Following an invitation to recognize Anti-Bullying day in Jackson and Hillsdale County (U.S.A.) Valerie Tymryk of Valerie’s Extended Wear in Marathon decided to do what she could to bring the message of anti-bullying to the forefront of people’s minds in her [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Raymond Gascon recently returned to Northern Ontario, living with his family in Manitouwadge he owns/operates Northern Dive Adventures. Through his business and in meeting new people Gascon quickly realized there were other divers in the area who wanted to connect, [Read more]
Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce Local Market 2010 CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Shop local this holiday season! Friday November 12th 5:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday November 13th 11:00am – 4:00pm @ The Moose Hall Registration Forms and Information available through: Crystal Rieck 229-0185 or [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Photographer Doug Gibbons has lived in Marathon for the past 20 years specializing in all aspects of professional photographic services. His new book, “Superior Light” is much anticipated having been officially in the works for the past 2 years though photographs [Read more]
TRICK OR EAT in Marathon & Manitouwadge! Taking a BITE out of Hunger Campaign! Trick or Eat® is North America’s largest food drive fuelled entirely by youth. Thanks to volunteers, over 750,000 pounds of food is collected for over 100 local organizations that work tirelessly to [Read more]
