Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates Golden Jubilee by Karina Hunter Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Manitouwadge gathered at their church Saturday celebrating its 50th Anniversary. They enjoyed a spaghetti supper accompanied by the Most Reverend Bishop Brian Joseph Dunn, [Read more]
Busy week at the Best Start Hub by Karina Hunter Wednesday evening, the Ontario Early Years Center (OEYC) Best Start Hub had a full house welcoming Mom’s and Mom’s-to-be accompanied by family and friends for their annual Community Baby Shower. Prenatal Programmer Reene Warren introduced [Read more]
Backyardigans perform in Thunder Bay The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium was buzzing with excitement last week as children and parents waited in anticipation for the Backyardigans to take the stage. Backyardigans Sea Deep Adventure was full of colourful costumes, amazing song and dance [Read more]
Manitouwadge grocer sends resident packing by Karina Hunter Shopping downtown, you have probably, at one time or another, noticed seasonal posters hanging both in-store and in the windows at F.P. Gorges & Sons (also known as “Frank’s”), inviting you to enter your name for a chance to [Read more]
Styling for Life launches at local salons by Karina Hunter Storefronts of Manitouwadge salons were decorated with pink ribbons and balloons Thursday to mark the launch of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s (TBDHU) Styling for Life campaign which will continue to run throughout [Read more]
Thunder Bay breast health campaign launched via teleconference by Karina Hunter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Styling for Life a breast health program, piloted in Thunder Bay last year with great success, was launched via teleconference across the Thunder Bay District and [Read more]
Trapper’s Picnic a success by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge’s Games and contests went on throughout the afternoon. Kaleb Roberts won the kids sac races. A scavenger hunt, enjoyed by young and old challenged participants to find items such as flora not common to the site, yarn, a trap, a sock [Read more]
Thunder Bay breast health initiative extends to Northshore by Karina Hunter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Styling for Life a breast health promotion campaign, piloted in Thunder Bay last year with great success, is being launched across the Thunder Bay District and Northwest [Read more]
Possible White River – Manitouwadge partnership by Karina Hunter White River has recently welcomed a new Economic Development Officer, James Bernardi, who is looking forward to the challenge of finding new business alternatives for the struggling Northshore community. He and Mayor Angelo [Read more]
Changes at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Manitouwadge, welcomed a new priest last week. Father Manuelpillai Soosaipillai or Father Manuel as he is fondly named in our country, originally hails from Sri-Lanka where he was ordained in 1980. His initial visit to [Read more]
FedNor gives half million dollars for Manitouwadge face lift by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge residents are eager to learn of the properties that will be chosen for improvement by the township in the wake of an announcement this week from the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister responsible for [Read more]
Best Start Hub – New hours & new staff by Karina Hunter September marks the beginning of another exciting season at the Manitouwadge Family Place – Best Start Hub. Supervisor Kelly Sagle has adjusted centre hours to better suit the babies & young children who frequent the [Read more]
For all the details on this construction project, visit http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=5300 I went out to the Black River bridge yesterday afternoon (august 26) to see how things were progressing and wether it was possible to cross if necessary. The photos below give a look at where the work is at, [Read more]
News Release /Communiqué Mike Brown, M.P.P. Algoma-Manitoulin For Immediate Release – August 21, 2009 BROWN ANNOUNCES EASIER REGISTRATION OF NEWBORNS McGuinty Government Helps Parents Save Time and Money QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Brown, MPP, Algoma-Manitoulin is pleased that [Read more]
Tourney in Manitouwadge a real hole in one! by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge’s most anticipated golf tournament of the year was held this Saturday and in spite of a very wet course, golfer’s came out en masse to play in the Annual Connie Williams Golf Tournament. Now in it’s 6th year, the [Read more]
