Posts Tagged ‘marathon ontario news’
Written by Tyler Davis on 27 February 2018
Disney and Pixar, over the course of the past several years, have become notorious for producing quality animated movies that are popular with the whole family. They can take unfamiliar characters and make them loveable and relatable- like the old man from Up. This week, we are introduced to Miguel [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 20 February 2018
Back in 2015 Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg hit the screen in a comedy about a father and a step-father dueling for the attention of their two children. Daddy’s Home became an instant comedic hit grossing a whopping 242.8 million dollars at the North American box office. The fact that Wahlberg [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 15 February 2018
MARATHON, ON – On February 1, 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9, members of the Marathon [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 13 February 2018
Treacher Collins syndrome is defined as a genetic disorder characterized by deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. It is not curable but may be treated with reconstructive surgery. Needless to say, the people who suffer from this condition look much different than you or me and, as a [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 07 February 2018
MARATHON, ON – On February 7, 2018 at approximately 3:35 a.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were on general patrol in the Town of Marathon. Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 06 February 2018
There are a lot of perks to living in Northern Ontario. The towns are safe and family friendly. We all know one another and everyone bands together to help out during times of need. And perhaps the biggest draw is the natural beauty that surrounds us. On the other hand, being surrounded by acres [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 01 February 2018
MARATHON, ON – On February 1, 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9 Unit, members of the [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 30 January 2018
MARATHON, ON – On January 25, 2018 at approximately 5:20 p.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a report regarding a possible impaired driver in the Town of Marathon area. Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle in a parking lot of a [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 30 January 2018
February is right around the corner and, like January, the hot new releases continue to hit our shelves at a steady pace. In a month where many Canadians will be cheering on our athletes as they compete at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, it’s important to leave time to stay up-to-date on [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 23 January 2018
It seems that, like a fine wine, some actors only get better with age. Liam Neeson has soared in popularity in his 60’s with a number of wildly popular action flicks. The two lead actors in this week’s headline new release are both also in their 60’s, but no show signs of wanting to sit [Read more]
Written by Superior-Greenstone District School Board on 22 January 2018
MARATHON, ON – The Superior-Greenstone District School Board (SGDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Craig as the Principal for Margaret Twomey Public School. The appointment is effective January 29, 2018. Cameron has taught at the Marathon High School since 1998 and in this [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 09 January 2018
Coulrophobia is defined as being the fear of clowns. The happy-go-lucky circus fixtures are meant to bring joy to the lives of people young and old. Instead, for many, it is a fear that they just can’t shake. Legendary author Stephen King exploited this fear with his 1986 novel “IT”- about [Read more]
Written by P. M. Gilmartin Funeral Home Ltd. on 09 January 2018
Victoria CHRISTIANSON (January 26, 1945 – January 2, 2018) passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Marcel Christianson. Very caring mother of Peter, Florinda (Lyle) and Marcel (GerriLynn). Loving grandmother of Savanna, Windwalker, and [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 03 January 2018
Here’s hoping that everyone had a safe, happy and enjoyable holiday season. As the tree now sits at the end of the driveway, and the calendar flips to 2018, it’s time to turn the focus back to movies. January promises to be a good month for new releases with a few highly anticipated titles set [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 19 December 2017
Very few movies come along that cause enough hype and anticipation to lead to customers asking for them months before they hit our shelves. This week’s headline new release is one such title. Serving as a soldier during World War 2 was a harrowing and no doubt terrifying ordeal. But imagine being [Read more]