New Open Air Market in Nipigon a resounding success NIPIGON,ON – Despite an overcast and rainy day, the first Nipigon open air market held on Saturday June 5th was a resounding success. With numerous venders and a great involvement from the public, organiser Wendy Turner was excited with [Read more]
Fraser Lake Walleye Classic nearly sold out for the third consecutive year (Nipigon, ON) The little known Fraser Lake Walleye Classic is expecting a banner year. With a few days until the June 12th event, only 7 spots remain among the 65 available boat registrations. The event is one of [Read more]
New Open Air Market in Nipigon begins Saturday June 5th NIPIGON, ON. Beginning Saturday, June 5th until September there will be a weekly open air market taking place at the Nipigon Town Hall Courtyard, adjacent to the Paddle to the Sea Park. The market’s theme of Hand Made Home Grown will [Read more]
JumpStart Fundraisers in Nipigon & Marathon a great success By Nathalie Houle May 29th, 2010 –Today, from 12:30pm – 4pm, Canadian Tire Stores in Marathon and Nipigon held their 2nd Annual JumpStart Fundraising events. Funds raised at each of the stores through their outdoor events today, [Read more]
May 17, 2010 2:15 PM McGuinty Government’s Proposed Act Will Deliver Results For Business As part of Open Ontario, the province is taking steps to support economic growth and foster simpler, better and faster interaction between government and business. Today the province introduced the Open [Read more]
Dreams Come True as Nipigon Opens Paddle to the Sea Park (Nipigon, ON) Despite a bit of chilly weather, the opening of the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park was well attended and enjoyed international participation with a wooden Paddle-to-the-Sea carving sent all the way to Northwestern Ontario from [Read more]
Northshore Relay for Life in need of Sponsors by Karina Hunter The Northshore Relay for Life committee, 14 volunteers chaired by Suzanne Matheson, met in Manitouwadge at the boardroom of the General Hospital Tuesday evening to discuss progress and identify tasks yet to be assigned to a specific [Read more]
McGuinty Government Reducing Time Paramedics Spend In Hospitals, Creating Jobs Ontario is helping hospitals create more nursing positions dedicated to assisting patients who arrive in emergency rooms (ERs) by ambulance. The province is providing $9.6 million for municipalities to create over 90 [Read more]
MMHA Season Ends by April Robinson and Karina Hunter Saturday May 1st, Manitouwadge Minor Hockey Association (MMHA) hosted their annual year-end banquet at the Recreation Centre auditorium. Parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and most especially hockey players of all shapes and sizes [Read more]
May 13, 2010 2:20 PM McGuinty Government Enforcement Blitz Helping Reduce Falls Hazards Ontario is taking additional action to improve the safety of workers on construction sites by increasing enforcement of violations and enhancing awareness of safety measures. The province is implementing new [Read more]
Anticipation builds for Nipigon Paddle-to-the-Sea Park Opening (Nipigon, ON) Nipigon is opening the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park for its first full season this Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 12pm. Mayor Richard Harvey shares, “The Paddle-to-the-Sea Park enhances Nipigon as an essential destination for [Read more]
May 12, 2010 3:30 PM McGuinty Government Introduces Not-For-Profit Corporations Act Ontario is taking action to make it easier for not-for-profit corporations to operate and do business in today’s marketplace while strengthening the economy and creating jobs. Ontario’s not-for-profit [Read more]
From the Editor… It has been just 6 short weeks since the regional launch of OntarioNewsNorth.com and I couldn’t be more pleased with the response I’ve received across the Northshore! Since March, I’ve welcomed many new contributors from across the region that provide a wide range of [Read more]
The Mobile Breast Screening Van is Coming…. The Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program will be coming to the Northshore, for dates/locations, click on the link to the town nearest you… Manitouwadge www.OntarioNewsNorth.com/?p=11613 Nipigon www.OntarioNewsNorth.com/?p=11618 [Read more]
Northwestern Ontario Relay for Life, planning continues Volunteers for the Northwester Relay for Life, to be held June 11th in Manitouwadge, continue progressing towards a great event. April 14th, committee chair, Suzanne Matheson, brought together those committed to helping with every [Read more]
