HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada plans to conduct a prescribed fire in Pukaskwa National Park between May 30 and June 2, weather permitting. The prescribed fire will occur near Willow Lake in a 425 hectare mixed-wood area located in the north central part of the park’s backcountry. The site is [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Thunder Bay – Superior North Liberal candidate, and incumbent, Michael Gravelle was back in Marathon again last week, one of many stops, during his travels through the Northshore and Greenstone campaigning door-to-door and discussing issues, with residents and [Read more]
Information submitted by Marlene Turner MANITOUWADGE, ON – Superior 3B Division 2014 Senior Games continued today in Manitouwadge. The proud host community has welcomed competitors, 55 years and up, from communities across the Northshore (Wawa through Schreiber) since Monday when the games [Read more]
INSIDER REVIEW You’re young, you’ve got everything going for you and you have seemingly found the love of your life. There’s just one small problem- your parents do not approve and they’ll stop at nothing to prevent you from being together. This is the dilemma facing our two young lovers in [Read more]
The Screen for Life Van a large RV that travels around Northwestern Ontario offering cancer screening services to women including screening mammograms and colorectal cancer screening test are available to women ages 50-74 while cervical cancer screening services are offered for women 30yrs and [Read more]
TYLER’s THOUGHTS It only seems appropriate that a movie with a star-studded cast leads the way in week full of star studded movies. George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchette and others star in the fascinating true story- Monuments Men, which follows a group of individuals saddled with the [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – May 6th 2014 representatives from Marathon, Nipigon and Terrace Bay gathered at the offices of Superior North CFDC along with Madge Richardson, Executive Director of the North Superior Workforce Planning Board for the launch of 3 videos promoting workforce attraction to the [Read more]
Primary Care Today Conference was held on May 7-11 at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario.Marathon Family Health Team’s Physician Recruiter, Brett Redden, attended this years event. He was able to promote both our community and its health care team to the over 4000 physicians and [Read more]
TYLER TALKS After a brief but welcomed trip to Southern Ontario to visit friends and family (hence the lack of Crossover Insider last week) I’m back and ready to get everyone caught up on what’s new and hot in the world of entertainment. June’s new release slate has officially been announced [Read more]
From OLG TORONTO, ON – Congratulations to Morris Kozicki of Marathon, the latest winner of $100,000 with ENCORE (March 12, 2014 LOTTO 6/49 draw). Morris also won $10 for matching three of six numbers on his LOTTO 6/49 selection. ENCORE can be played in conjunction with most online [Read more]
THIS WEEK’S MOVIES Hercules is one of many characters from ancient Greek mythology who continues to fascinate people of today’s generation. The son of Zeus, known for his massive power and far ranging adventures, Hercules has been the subject of numerous movies such as this week’s [Read more]
WEEKLY REVIEW May is shaping up to be an exciting month for new releases. Between the NHL playoffs and the warmer weather, be sure to allow yourself enough time to stay on top of all of the key titles some of which include; That Awkward Moment, Pompeii, 3 Days to Kill and Monuments Men. We [Read more]
WEEKLY INSIDER One of the biggest surprises at the box office this year is undoubtedly the Ice Cube comedy Ride Along. Co-starring Kevin Hart, Ride Along opened on January 17th to 48.6 million dollars- shattering all box office predictions. Strong word of mouth and staying power lead to an eye [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Severe weather, power outages, forest fires, and industrial accidents – they can all happen. That’s why Marathon High School and the Superior Greenstone District School Board have partnered to educate high school students on practical survival skills should an emergency [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Monday April 15th, 2014, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a call regarding a theft of fuel from the Esso in White River. Officers patrolled the area and located a vehicle matching the description, travelling west bound on Highway 17 approximately [Read more]
