Although the opening session of the 41st parliament was dominated by the budget and back to work to legislation, there was more being done in the House of Commons that did not make the same kind of fodder for sensational news. In some respects, it is unfortunate since the motions debated in the [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – July 1, 2011 Superior East OPP in Chapleau were dispatched to a private camp on Bordon Lake near Chapleau. The camp is isolated and accessible only by ATV’s or 4-wheel drive vehicles. Person(s) unknown were reported to have caused an estimated $500.00 damage to a gate at [Read more]
McGuinty Government Building a Highly Educated and Skilled Workforce Students will soon be able to study and practice law in Northern Ontario. Ontario is helping Lakehead University establish the first law degree program in Northern Ontario. The new program will begin in September 2013 with a [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Canada Day, Friday, July 1st the North Shore Family Health Team held their Mount Neverest Finale. Though there was less than anticipated participation on this day, the Mount Neverest Challenge was very successful and helped to kick-start a healthier lifestyle for many [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – Mayor Beaulieu of the Municipality of Greenstone is applauding Premier Gold Mines Limited for the effort they are putting into advancing their Hardrock Exploration Project. The Municipality is pleased to fully endorse the continued advancement of the project located in the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – This week, June 27 – July 3, 2011 in Policing from th Marathon/Manitouwadge Police Detachment Calls for Service 114 Traffic Tickets: 29 Criminal Charges: 7 R.I.D.E. Checks 11 Results of R.I.D.E.: 364 Vehicles checked 9 HTA Warnings Remember, CRIMESTOPPERS [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, June 26th, Ecycle came to Manitouwadge (as originally announced here) as part of their Northern Ontario Tour, giving residents an opportunity to dispose of their used, damaged or outdated electronics while deverting them from the town landfill. Many residents took [Read more]
Rates Increased and Accommodation Included In New Northern Health Travel Grant The government is making it easier for northerners to access health care by raising the reimbursement mileage rate and providing support for accommodation costs under the Northern Health Travel Grant Program, Ontario [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, July 3, 2011 Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire Rangers and Township of Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters attended a burning slash-pile on the road known locally as the ‘Jack Watson Logging Channel’. The fire was close enough to the [Read more]
Cottleville, MO – The Thunder Bay Chill did not let a change in schedule affect their current run of good form, as they defeated the St. Louis Lions 1-0 Monday afternoon. A lone goal by Gustavo Oliveira separated the teams, as the Chill recorded their sixth win, and sixth shutout in a row. The [Read more]
Photos from TerraceBay.ca TERRACE BAY, ON – Although the weather didn’t cooperate for the nighttime activities, Canada Day afternoon was a great time for all ages. The day began with a welcome address from Mayor Michael King and singing of O’Canada. The winners for the wagon [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The 6th annual Penn Lake Pursuit Triathlon is set for July 23-24 and there is a new component this year. Organizers have announced that they will introduce Chip Timing to the 2011 race thanks to Thunder Bay Chip Timing. The 375m swim course is now completely marked with [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 2nd Summerfest Volunteer, Open Market Organizer Ashley Riendeau breathed a sigh of relief as the 40 x 60 tent acquired after last year’s market was rained-out turned out to be just a nice bonus for participants and visitors, not a necessary tool, as the [Read more]
All Or Nothin’s Dan Christianson performs with the group prior to the fireworks Canada Day evening at Penn Lake Park. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011 MARATHON, ON – July 1st Canada Day Celebrations in Marathon coninciding with the beginning of Summerfest 2011 had fun and festival [Read more]
Northwest Region July 2, 2011 – 5pm New Fires There were two new fires in the Northwest Region by early evening on July 2, one in the Red Lake District, and one in the Sioux Lookout District. There were also three new fires in the region on July 1. Two in the Red Lake District [Read more]
