As part of the Marathon Summerfest celebrations, the Marathon & District Museum is challenging YOU to a Historic Scavenger Hunt. What is a Historic Scavenger Hunt you say? Well, the questions are all associated with Marathon’s history, the answers to these questions can be found around [Read more]
Fireworks celebrations on July 1st do not escape Harmonized Sales Tax THUNDER BAY – Canada Day celebrations this year will have a little less bang for the buck as the Harper-McGuinty HST will make it more expensive to buy even fireworks. It’s a fitting start to how this unfair tax shift will [Read more]
The Summerfest team, volunteers from businesses and organizations throughout Marathon, held their last meeting this week. It seems that everything continues to be on track for an incredible 10 days of festivities which will kick off tomorrow with a parade (beginning at the Curling Club) and [Read more]
$45,000 Fine for Removing Aggregate From Unlicensed Area Lafarge Canada Inc. has pleaded guilty to operating in an unlicensed area adjacent to its quarry operation in Dawson Township, Manitoulin Island. The company was fined $45,000 and was ordered to rehabilitate the vertical rock faces located on [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Tax Plan Will Strengthen Economy And Create Jobs There will be no change in tax for 83 per cent of purchases when the Harmonized Sales Tax comes into effect on July 1st. From a morning coffee and newspaper, to municipal transit passes, cable, clothing and basic [Read more]
Northshore Arts & Entertainment News by Natalie Labbée For those of you looking for a good time this weekend, Marathon has a treat for you! For those from othere northshore communities, why not take a trip to Marathon for their Summerfest Celebrations! The Summerfest Dance is one not to be [Read more]
MBA LOOKS TOWARDS OPEN AIR MARKETS AND EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 15th, 2010 members of the Manitouwadge Business Association met at the Township Council Chambers for their regular bi-weekly meeting. Member business Wok ‘n Rolls treated the group to a variety of their [Read more]
Downtown Manitouwadge Gets Boost From Area Hydro Project by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge residents may have noticed that, in the past couple weeks, their downtown core and airport have been busier that usual. Everyday a number of Hydro One vehicles can be seen parked downtown [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping Protect The Environment And Develop Clean Energy Ontario is seeking input on proposed rules for off-shore wind turbines including keeping them at least five kilometres from the shoreline. A shoreline exclusion zone would be comparable with proposals by many U.S. states [Read more]
Ontario’s Tax Plan A Big Boost for Small Business The Harmonized Sales Tax will return approximately 5 billion dollars to Ontario businesses and will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs. On July 1st, the province of Ontario’s 50 year old tax system will get a major overhaul. Ontario is [Read more]
MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! MARATHON, ON – Marathon’s biggest party in years is just around the corner and organizers are digging deep to pull it all together; they met this week to discuss last minute details, dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s to ensure Summerfest is a hit. [Read more]
June 24, 2010 7:15 PM McGuinty Government Welcomes Canada’s Approved Destination Status With China Canada’s new Approved Destination Status (ADS) with China promises to boost tourism and economic activity in Ontario. This represents a new opportunity to build on the province’s [Read more]
Dubreuilville Father’s Day Walleye Derby a success by Karina Hunter In spite of record low water levels on the Magpie River, Dubreuilville’s Father’s Day Walleye Derby, one of the largest in the area with $12 000+ in prizes, was a huge success this weekend. Unfortunately, the [Read more]
Nitam Giigidowin Project Officially Launched FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, ON – June 18th, 2010 – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care (Dilico) are pleased to announce that for the first time, preschool aboriginal children living on First Nations in [Read more]
Hyer on the Hill Cell Phone Freedom One of the symbols of modern life is the cell phone, and for good reason. More and more people rely on them for business and to connect with family and friends. You don’t have to be a chatty teenager to understand that they have become an indispensible part [Read more]
