SCHREIBER, ON – Sunday, May 1, 2011 students from Mrs. Bolan’s Grade 2 class from Holy Angels Roman Catholic School celebrated the Sacrament of First Communion. The three boys receiving their First Eucharist were Michael Costa, Wyatt MacEwen, and Liam Speziale. They did an excellent job as [Read more]
( Scroll down for NORTHEAST Region Update.) Forest fire situation update Northeast Region No new fires were reported in the Northeast Region on May 20. One new fire was reported early this morning. Sault Ste. Marie 11 north of Elliot Lake is not yet under control at 1.0 hectare in size. [Read more]
From the Editor: Manitouwadge & Michipicoten Represent at OFSAA Badminton Championships (provincial) The 2011 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations Badminton Championships were held at St. Andrew’s College ib Aurora and Villanova College in King City May 12th through 14th; [Read more]
Forest fire situation update Northeast Region The Northeast Fire Region responded to three new fires on May 19 in Timmins (1) and Wawa (2) districts. Timmins 7 was reported south of Timmins and is under control at 2.1 hectares. The fire was burnt along the power line right of way. Wawa 6 was [Read more]
Written by family LaRoche, Arthur Gilbert Paul Oct 2, 1929 – May 19, 2011 Passed away at the Manitouwadge Hospital where he has been living under the care of his daughter, Louise and the wonderful staff there that grew to care and love him for his helpful ways and teasing nature during his 6 [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Janice Beazley, Chair of the North West LHIN, is pleased to announce that Goyce Kakegamic and Dianne Loubier have been appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Kakegamic’s three year appointment and Ms. Loubier’s two year appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council [Read more]
Co-opReporMay19th-2011 – CLICK to view or print May 19th Wawa MNR Co-opeartors Report (valid May 20th) One new fire was reported in the Northeast Region on May 18. Sudbury 12, a human caused fire east of Naughton, has been called out at 0.1 hectares. Three fires have been reported so [Read more]
Got Caribou? Pukaskwa National Park does! Celebration begins tomorrow Heron Bay, Ontario – Pukaskwa National Park will host its first annual Caribou Festival beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22. While catching a glimpse of one of Pukaskwa’s woodland caribou is a rare joy, [Read more]
Larry Hogard is a Certified Home Inspector and Energy Advisor with Superior Inspections, based out of Thunder Bay ( www.superiorinspections.ca) and serving the entire Northshore, whose aritlces will be featured regularly on OntarioNewsNorth.com, watch the Editorial Columns list for this [Read more]
LIFE AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Catholic Education Week at Our Lady of Lourdes School During the week of May 1st to May 6th, Catholic Education week was celebrated across the province of Ontario. Schools and Boards celebrated 168 years of success, serving as foundation for millions [Read more]
Manitouwadge Public School News Photo courtesy MPS. MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit Public Health Nurse Shirley Saasto- Stopyra accompanied by Reene Warren the Health Promotion Community Resource Person conducted a peer lead training program for students at MPS [Read more]
I’m back! What a great vacation- being there to surprise my Great Great Aunt for her 100th birthday party was well worth the angst of leaving the store for the first time since we opened on December 1st. As nice as it was to get away, it is always nice to be back home and [Read more]
Community Bear Program Helping us be there for children of tragic circumstance If there are truly those who can be called innocent victims, it is the children who fall victim to tragic circumstance such as personal injury, traffic collisions and criminal acts including family violence and sexual [Read more]
Photos, Videography & Interview courtesy Natalie Labbee ANNUAL MCAG WALK RAISES OVER $3000FOR MANITOUWADGE RESIDENTS TOUCHED BY CANCER MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group (MCAG) is a non-profit organization, managed by volunteers, which helps local individuals touched [Read more]
May 17, 2011 McGuinty Government Recognizes Contributions Of Public Works Workers May 15 to 21, 2011 has been declared National Public Works Week in Ontario. The week recognizes the dedicated men and women who contribute to public works and infrastructure across the province. It also provides an [Read more]
