Posts Tagged ‘northern ontario daily news’
Written by Reader Submission on 19 October 2010
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Raymond Gascon recently returned to Northern Ontario, living with his family in Manitouwadge he owns/operates Northern Dive Adventures. Through his business and in meeting new people Gascon quickly realized there were other divers in the area who wanted to connect, [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 19 October 2010
October 19, 2010 McGuinty Government Marks School Bus Safety Week Riding on a school bus in Ontario is safer than ever, thanks to tough laws, improved safety features and dedicated drivers. This week marks School Bus Safety Week and drivers are reminded to do their part by driving safely and [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 19 October 2010
October 19, 2010 McGuinty Government Continues to Modernize and Strengthen Retirement Income System Reforms to be introduced today will further strengthen Ontarians’ pensions, addressing concerns of workers, retirees, and employers. The Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, [Read more]
Written by Kenora OPP on 19 October 2010
From Kenora Detachment OPP Kenora, ON – Officers from Kenora Detachment removed two more impaired drivers from our highways over the weekend. On Saturday 16 October 2010 officers had the occasion to stop a vehicle for speeding on highway 17 near Moth Lake. The officer identified the driver [Read more]
Written by Our Lady of Lourdes on 19 October 2010
This Week is Waste Reduction Week in Ontario and across Canada. Waste Reduction Week, run through the Recycling Council of Ontario, aims to inform and engage people about the environmental and social ramifications of wasteful practices. It strives to educate, engage and empower everyone, [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 18 October 2010
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Monday October 4, 2010 three adult males from the Aroland/Greenstone area were arrested and charged with Theft Under $5000.00 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The arrests were made on Hammond Avenue in the City of [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 18 October 2010
October 18, 2010 McGuinty Government Auto Insurance Reforms Helping Ontario Drivers Ontario released figures that show average auto insurance rates decreased by almost 0.1 per cent, on average, in the third quarter of 2010. This marks the second consecutive quarterly reduction. Ontario’s [Read more]
Written by admin on 18 October 2010
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Kim & Guy Desjardins, owners of KG’s Bar & Lounge are offering teens an opportunity to enjoy their local pub and parents are in support. In an effort to diversify the services they offer to the community, the Desjardins saw an opportunity, Sunday evenings [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 18 October 2010
Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce Local Market 2010 CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Shop local this holiday season! Friday November 12th 5:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday November 13th 11:00am – 4:00pm @ The Moose Hall Registration Forms and Information available through: Crystal Rieck 229-0185 or [Read more]
Written by admin on 18 October 2010
MARATHON, ON – Photographer Doug Gibbons has lived in Marathon for the past 20 years specializing in all aspects of professional photographic services. His new book, “Superior Light” is much anticipated having been officially in the works for the past 2 years though photographs [Read more]
Written by admin on 18 October 2010
TRICK OR EAT in Marathon & Manitouwadge! Taking a BITE out of Hunger Campaign! Trick or Eat® is North America’s largest food drive fuelled entirely by youth. Thanks to volunteers, over 750,000 pounds of food is collected for over 100 local organizations that work tirelessly to [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 18 October 2010
October 17, 2010 Progress Report Shows McGuinty Government Getting Results The Ontario government released its seventh annual Progress Report highlighting how the Open Ontario Plan is delivering results for Ontario families. The report shows investments in infrastructure are creating jobs during [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 17 October 2010
Greenstone Detachment OPP October 15th, 2010 GERALDTON, ON – On the 14th of October 2010 at approximately 5:20pm officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision. The collision occurred approximately 5.5 kilometres west of [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 16 October 2010
West Fire Region October 15, 2010 Please note – the next update is scheduled for Friday, October 22 Two prescribed burns were ignited in the West Fire Region on October 15. Red Lake District ignited the Odin Lake Prescribed Burn. It is located about 48 kilometres north, northwest of Red Lake [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 16 October 2010
From Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes As I prepared myself to vote on the registry last month, I was struck by the way in which stereotypes dominated the debate and felt that both sides were not being fairly represented by broad, sweeping characterizations. Not all anti-registry [Read more]