PIC RIVER, ON – Aboriginal Singer Songwriter Bonnie Couchie has announced an impromptu concert this evening at the Pic River Guest Suite (aka House w/the Blue Tin Roof) which has quickly grown to include several other artists who could not resist Couchie’s last minute invitation. Here [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon Chamber of Commerce announced two meetings today; these meetings are being held to make ammendments to current by-laws. Member attendance is very important! Chamber President, Jeannie Allerton, answered this when asked why it was important for all members to attend [Read more]
Cultural Centre Renovations Contribute to Silent Auction Photos/article courtesy of Sean Irwin TERRACE BAY, ON – In preparation for the upcoming opening of the Terrace Bay Cultural Centre (tentatively scheduled for late September), a silent auction was held on Friday August 20th aimed at [Read more]
by Betty Hanley The North Shore Singers is a non-profit community choir of approximately 30 – 45 voices from Schreiber, Terrace Bay, Rossport, Pays Plat who perform across the Northshore. The Choir was formed when conductor and artistic director, Gerry Price, and accompanist and executive [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helps Bring New Response And Training Facilities To City August 20, 2010 A new fire and emergency services facility and regional training centre in Kenora will bring new jobs, enhance protection and improve services locally, while expanding training opportunities across the [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – Wednesday, August 18th Winnie the Pooh Festival fun was kicked off with a concert by the Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Band at the White River Legion. During his carreer, Eaglesmith has earned a loyal following of Northshore fans and they didn’t mind travelling to see him [Read more]
West Fire Region Thursday, August 19, 2010 There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of August 19. There were two new forest fires reported in the West Fire Region by day’s end August 18. Both fires were classed as human caused, located in the Nipigon District. [Read more]
August 19, 2010 11:40 AM McGuinty Government Earns an A+ on National Energy Efficiency Report Card Ontario has jumped to the top of the class for its energy conservation efforts and earned an “A+” on the latest report card from the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance. The top mark caps [Read more]
Ride for Dad visits Marathon MARATHON, ON – Sunday, August 15th the Ride for Dad traveled Hwy 17 West towards Marathon to meet John and Jean Rose who had parted ways with the very special motorcycle caravan 2 days prior in North Bay to ride ahead to Marathon and prepare a reception as the Ride [Read more]
Manitouwadge Reader Got Lucky in July from the Editor July’s $100 Winner can at last be officially announced. Congratulations go out to Melissa Gionet of Manitouwadge for the photo+story submission which won her July’s $100 Reader Submission Draw! Melissa saw news happening and captured the [Read more]
Chiarelli, Murray Join Cabinet In Key Economic Ministries Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced changes to his Cabinet and government to help drive results in Ontario’s economy, schools and hospitals. To ensure that the new Cabinet stays focused on delivering results in those areas, the [Read more]
Seniors’ Housing Information Sessions NORTHSHORE – Unique Seniors’ Housing options were presented to Northwestern Ontario residents at information sessions in Red Rock, Terrace Bay, Manitouwadge and Marathon this week by Chartwell Marketing Managers Cherie Kok and Donnalee Morettin. In [Read more]
Two Years’ Probation For Possession Of Illegal Tobacco Products August 18, 2010 9:30 AM Joon Hwa Lee, formerly of Cobourg, was sentenced to two years’ probation and fined $39,247 for possession of marked cigarettes without the required permit, and possession of cigars and other tobacco [Read more]
West Fire Region Tuesday, August 17, 2010 There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of August 17. Four fires remain active in the far north. They are being monitored. Some Ontario fire fighting resources in British Columbia have reached the end of their 14 day tour of [Read more]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Karina, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your articles and looking at the photos you published in Ontario News North. I was performing at the festival myself and didn’t have as many opportunities as I would have liked to watch and listen. I’m sure [Read more]
