Premier Wynne, New Cabinet Sworn-in Premier Kathleen Wynne and her new cabinet team were sworn-in today at Queen’s Park. Jobs, the economy and a fair society are the priorities for this new government, and we intend to work with the opposition parties to make progress on these important [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – A generous donation to Lakehead University’s Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies has allowed the creation of the Northern Lake Superior Research Awards. With various University departments matching the contribution, the Faculty has received almost $400,000 to [Read more]
WHITE RIVER/WAWA, ON – February 6, 2013 an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 near Hammer Lake. The officer attempted to stop a 2008 Hyundai car for a speeding infraction. The vehicle accelerated and fled from [Read more]
Premier Dalton McGuinty released the following statement: “One of the great pleasures of being Premier is to be able to truly experience northern Ontario — to feel the warmth of its people, see the beauty of its environment and be deeply impressed by the potential of its businesses, [Read more]
Sudbury MPP stepping down as Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Monday SUDBURY, ON – Thursday, Feb. 7th, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced, that after 18 years as Sudbury’s MPP, he will retire from politics at the end of his term and step down from his posititon as the [Read more]
INSIDER SCOOP Award season is in full swing with the big night- the Academy Awards- set to air on February 24th. Award nominated movies will slowly start trickling onto the shelves in the weeks leading up to and after the ceremony. This week, Denzel Washington demonstrates his acting chops in [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – February 5, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment responded to a request for assistance at a local school. An employee was leaving the school at 8:00pm and observed a wolf coming towards them on school property. The employee returned inside and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge Community Services Department has announced that Kiwissa Ski Hill is opening, with limited runs, this weekend. Skiers in Manitouwadge have been frustrated this season as snow making equipment, part of $750,000 in upgrades to the hill in 2009 [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Municipality of Wawa has been awarded a $25,000 grant through Ontario’s Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund to help improve Lake Superior’s coastal area. The Municipality, along with area volunteers, will use the funds to replace the Stephen E. Renault Walkway Bridge which is [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – During the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, January 28, 2013, Council announced their intention to fill a vacant seat on Council created by the January 14, 2013, resignation of Roger Souckey, by appointment. The Town of Marathon is currently seeking candidates interested in [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – In December the Economic Development Committee sponsored a contest for schools to build an ice sculpture in their school yards. Students worked diligently (CLICK HERE for photo/article) to create a unique and interesting sculpture on the lawn in front of the school. They [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Ontario Family Day 2013 is Monday, February 18th. in honour of this special day the Town of Marathon is offering you a very special opportunity to enjoy everything at the Community Centre FREE! [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – The grassroots political movement sweeping First Nations communities is an opportunity for the government to reset their relationship with Canada’s Aboriginal population in order to break the cycle of poverty and the challenges that arise from it, says [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Director of Community Services Paula McCloskey was pleased to share news this week of the return of Rubber Duck Hockey (RDH). RDH was initiated by parent volunteers Kerri Jackson and Nicki Chic in November when the pair realized there were a significant amount of children [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday, January 30th, Family Literacy Day was held at the Manitouwadge Public Library in collaboration with the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub. Nearly a dozen families attended, many in their PJs, enjoying a puppet show, songs and stories presented by Best Start Hub staff. [Read more]
