Ontario Economy Grows For Third Consecutive Quarter McGuinty Government Stimulus Investments Continue to Drive Economy Figures released today by the Ontario government show that the province experienced continued strong growth in the first calendar quarter of 2010, as real Gross Domestic Product [Read more]
Summerfest High Tea a great success by Karina Hunter (Photos courtesy of Christina Welch, Lakeview Manor B&B) MARATHON, ON –2010. Lakeview Manor Bed & Breakfast planned 2 separate sittings for their high tea July 5th, they were such a success however that they added a third the [Read more]
Police Remind Motorist To Adapt Their Driving To Conditions NIPIGON, ON – During the weekend of July 2 to July 4, 2010 Nipigon/Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued 55 Provincial Offence Notices and responded to 38 calls for service. Officers conducted one RI.D.E. check and [Read more]
NORTH WEST REGION – Road Advisory Cancelled Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: Location: Hwy 11, 9.4km West of Burchell Lake Road Brief Description of Event: Hwy 11, 9.5km West of Burchell Lake Road was closed due to washout [Read more]
Thunder Bay OPP Communication Centre Highway 11, 9.5km west of Burchell Lake Road was previously closoed due to washot coditioins. The Highway is now open to one lane of traffic. [Read more]
Statement By Peter Fonseca, Minister Of Labour Regarding Labour Dispute Between Vale and the United Steelworkers July 4, 2010 9:20 PM I am pleased, that after almost a year of intense negotiations and mediation, the parties in the labour dispute between Vale and the United Steelworkers locals 6200 [Read more]
Please note, due to necessary minor medical procedures that the Editor must undergo in Thunder Bay, on several seperate occasions this week, OntarioNewsNorth.com’s regular coverage will be reduced. Most articles will be posted in the evening, please visit after 9pm to catch up on the [Read more]
Marathon Summerfest’s 2010 Top 10 winners in Fish Derby 6 year old Ethan Desmoulins surprised everyone realing in the winner on day one, a 13.69 lbs Lake Trout. Desmoulin was rewarded $5,000 for his efforts. Taylor Angers, 13.1 lbs, Boat pkg. Sylvain Dunn 10.79 lbs Fishing Trailer [Read more]
Canadian Monopoly 2010 Towns Announced The results are in! After passionate campaigns across the country and more than one million votes from Monopoly fans from Kelowna to Kawartha Lakes, 22 of Canada’s favourite cities now have a home on the new Monopoly: Canada Edition game board. [Read more]
NORTHWEST REGION ROAD ADVISORY Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: Location: Hwy 11 9.5km west of Burchell Lake rd. Brief Description of event: Large sinkhole across the highway closing all lanes. The highway will remain closed at least [Read more]
2010 Marathon Summerfest Dance MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July3rd residents from Marathon welcomed neighbours from Pic River, Manitouwadge and Terrace Bay as well as the participants of the Fish Derby being held in Marathon this weekend to kick up their heels to the sounds of Headliners [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Sat.July 3rd,2010. The Summerfest Fish Derby continued today, with the first day on the water for anglers who came from accross the Northshore and the US joining the many locals participatig. Many boats were challenged during the afternoon as reported 6 and 7 foot waves [Read more]
Thanks to Market Organizer, Ashley Riendeau, for sharing details and great photos from this event. MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 3rd residents from across the Northshore visited Marathon to enjoy the Summerfest Open Air Market. Hwy 627 kept crowds entertained until Noon when everything was [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – July 2nd 2010 – What many are predicting will be the ‘Northshore’s biggest party of 2010″ began today with a parade from the Curling Club ending in the parking lot of the Superior Place Mall. More than 40 boats participated in the parade, a gentle [Read more]
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]
