Swartzendruber was fed through by Victor Nascimento in the opening minute, and the Chill forward barely gave his opponents time to lace up their cleats before the game was 1-0. In what has become the story of the season, the Chill battened down the hatches for the rest of the game, giving up few [Read more]
An American tourist outfitter has been convicted of illegally selling tourist outfitter moose tags during the fall of 2008 and 2009. William R. Hedlund of Batchewana Bay Wilderness Camps and Air Service – an operation north of Sault Ste. Marie – was fined $5,000 on two counts for being party to [Read more]
From www.EmergencyManagementOntario.ca July 12, 2011 4:55 PM ONTARIO COORDINATES EVACUATION OF DEER LAKE UPDATE #7 ON DEER LAKE EVACUATION AND NORTHWEST FOREST FIRES Forest fires damaged a main power transmission line, cutting power to the communities of Slate Falls, Pickle Lake, Cat Lake, [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The newest iconic attraction on the north shore of Lake Superior was opened to the public on Tuesday, July 12 and the response from visitors has been incredibly positive. Terrace Bay Council approved the opening of the lighthouse at their Monday night Council meeting and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Community Programmer Shawna Patterson has made alot of changes to programs being offered by the Township of Manitouwadge since beginning in her position a year ago and for the most part, these have been very well received. The jury’s still out on the most recent [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – During the week of July 4th – 10th Marathon/Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police reported: Calls for Service -111 Traffic Tickets – 84 Criminal Charges – 2 R.I.D.E.Checks – 10 Results of R.I.D.E. 292 Vehicle checks 3 HTA Warnings 1 [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – The 60-kilometre long Coastal Hiking Trail winding along Lake Superior’s shore in Pukaskwa National Park will be re-opening on July 15, 2011. The re-opening of the trail marks the completion of significant infrastructure upgrades, including complete reconstruction of the [Read more]
Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider. Published Tuesdays on www.OntarioNewsNorth.com The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of Davis’ collaborations with other [Read more]
FROM: EARTHROOTS Independent experts verify Grassy Narrows’ concerns TORONTO, ON – The independent audit of logging in the Whiskey Jack Forest 2004-2009 released recently by the provincial government paints a disturbing picture of a forest in decline. “The audit team found [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Terrace Bay Community Digitization Days are being held July 20, 21 & 22 at the Terrace Bay Public Library. The library is digitizing its archives collection and working to bring Terrace Bay’s history to you! Library Staff are seeking public assistance to make [Read more]
*This is the most recent update received as of July 9, 2011 July 7, 2011 – 8pm NEW FIRES Three were three new fires reported in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 7 and seven fires were declared out. More new fires were being reported as the evening progressed. Red Lake Fire 72 [Read more]
Canada missed an opportunity to add chrysotile asbestos to the U.N.’s list of hazardous substances in mid-June adding to our already degraded international reputation which now includes multiple fossil of the year awards and our foot dragging on signing the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous [Read more]
McGuinty Government Working With Municipalities To Improve Services; Reduce Costs Ontario is working with three municipalities to explore opportunities on how to make it easier for people and families to access government services when, where and how they need them. The province has signed [Read more]
McGuinty Government Offers Pensioners Flexibility, While Ensuring Stability Ontario is giving Nortel pensioners greater choice and flexibility in managing their pensions. Measures in the 2011 Budget responded to the request of Ontario Nortel pensioners to allow plan members to opt out of the [Read more]
July 8, 2011 Des Moines, IA – The Thunder Bay Chill defeated division rivals, Des Moines Menace, 1-0 Friday Night at Valley Stadium. In a game where both teams favoured defense, the winning goal was scored by Brandon Swartzendruber in the 40th minute. The Chill showed fatigue early in the fifth [Read more]
