SUDBURY, ON – Some 15 secondary school students from Sudbury’s École secondaire du Sacré-Cœur and Collège Notre-Dame took part in a birthing ceremony of traditional Native drums on April 8 at Sacré-Coeur. On April 4, this group of students took part in a traditional Native drum [Read more]
From the Editor: Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising (or trying to) and naturally, this results in larger numbers of Northern Ontario residents taking advantage of getting regular exercise outdoors. In my community, Manitouwadge, I’ve definitely notice a rise in the numbers of [Read more]
May the force be with you! Star Wars fans rejoiced when they learned that the rights had been acquired to re-launch the historic and epic franchise. When “The Force Awakens” debuted in theatres, the fans turned out in droves ultimately setting new records. When the dust finally settled, the [Read more]
Young Canadians today are on a razor’s edge when it comes to employment. They are often forced into precarious work and are more likely to take unpaid internships and part-time, casual, or temporary work. Just under half of Canadians between the ages of 15 and 29 are forced to accept this kind [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Curling Club’s youth curling program wrapped up March 29th with a pizza party and of course plenty of curling. In it’s 4th year, the 6 week program offered elementary students, aged 9yrs and up, an hour on the ice each week for group and [Read more]
This week yet again we see more disappointments from the Liberal government. With the potential closure of demonstration schools, the ongoing steel crisis which continues to be ignored, prescription drug costs skyrocketing and the contract with Ornge air has left the Ontarians frustrated. People [Read more]
It was through his directing and writing of Pulp Fiction back in 1994 that movie audiences got their first glimpse of the uncanny stylings of Quentin Tarantino. Since then, Tarantino has entrenched himself as one of Hollywood’s zaniest and most followed directors with other film credits [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – The regular meeting of Greenstone Municipal Council will consider the following motion on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, starting at 6:30 p.m.: “THAT By-Law16-22, being a By-law to enter into an Option to Purchase Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of [Read more]
GOOSE DROPPINGS Since March 21 has passed, so should winter…right? Also Easter has come and gone. I’ve seen a seagull and heard them. Snow is disappearing. And the real geese should soon return with the Snow Birds, back from warmer climes. Hopefully, with spring will come much more [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Holy Angels School (HAS) Students from Grade 7/8 learned about carpentry, collaboration and compassion while building “friendship” benches under the guidance of Mr. Ken MacKenzie. Mr. Fenton and the students walked down the street to Mr. MacKenzie’s beautiful workshop [Read more]
WEEKLY WRAP Since the day we’ve opened our doors here at Crossover Video and Games, Mark Wahlberg’s movies have always been a huge draw with our customers. Our number 1 renting movie since 2010 is “Contraband”, a gritty action movie starring Walhberg. Another very popular title dating back [Read more]
Projects Approved Under the Small Communities Fund Ontario and the federal government are providing 13 small communities with over $10 million to build and repair critical infrastructure and help create jobs across the province through the Small Communities Fund.Patricia A. Hadju, Federal Minister [Read more]
Province Creating Jobs, Building Up Critical Infrastructure in in Small, Rural and Northern Communities “By expanding the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund from $100 million to $300 million, our government is showing municipalities across Ontario that we’re committed to working with them to [Read more]
It Pays to Play TORONTO, ON – Congratulations to Agatha Grisdale of Sault Ste. Marie for winning $100,000 with ENCORE (January 16, 2016 LOTTO 6/49 draw). Agatha matched six of seven winning numbers on her ENCORE selection on the ticket she purchased at Mac’s on Dacey Road in Sault Ste. [Read more]
Two Thunder Bay residents have been fined a total of $8,250 for hunting deer without a licence and careless hunting. Joseph M. Doerflinger and Darragh M. Stezenko both pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm down, from or across a public road. Additionally, Doerflinger pleaded guilty to [Read more]
