There were no new fires reported in the Northwest Region on August 7. The fire hazard is forecast to range from low to moderate in the region. Further information is available on safe outdoor fire management at www.ontario.ca/fireprevention. Check out the active fires map [Read more]
MINING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PROGRAM IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO TIMMINS, ON – Northern College and Confederation College in Thunder Bay are collaborating to broaden educational opportunities and facilitate workforce development in northwestern Ontario. A newly established agreement between the [Read more]
TRAVELLING THE BACK ROADS After playing a great annual festival on Vancouver Island at the end of July, two hard working, diesel-powered Bluebird buses full of gear and talented people are now headed to Ontario. Count ’em: Songwriters Bill Poss and Tiff Ginn, Guitarist and Keyboard [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Schreiber Public Library’s Annual Heritage Days Bocce Ball Tournament took place Tuesday (July 16th 2013) and there were some very promissing young bocce-ballers on the field! Thanks to the SPL for sharing the results (below) and some great photos of the players! [Read more]
Results & photos courtesy Schreiber Public Library SCHREIBER, ON – As part of the Schreiber Public Library’s great calendar of Heritage Days events a Chalk Drawing Contest was held yesterday, Wednesday, July 17th, challenging local, and visiting, kids to share their artistic side [Read more]
2:56 PM EDT Thursday 18 July 2013 Severe thunderstorm watch for Cloud Bay – Dorion issued Potential for severe thunderstorms today. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds or heavy rainfall..Monitor weather conditions and keep [Read more]
CROSSOVER INSIDER Every sport has its key moment- that decisive event that changed the future of the game. In 1947, when Jackie Robinson set foot onto a baseball field wearing the number 42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Major League Baseball had its key moment. Jackie Robinson was the first African [Read more]
Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is supporting more than 1,000 jobs with the construction of a new four-lane cable-stayed bridge along the Highway 11-17 corridor east of Thunder Bay. Construction of the bridge over the Nipigon River will be a key part of the [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Come celebrate the largest of the Great Lakes with Parks Canada’s Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area – the largest freshwater marine protected area in the world! Parks Canada will be hosting family activities as part of Lake Superior Day celebrations taking [Read more]
Information & Photos courtesy of Tyler Davis (Crossover Video & Games) MARATHON, ON – During Marathon Summerfest, Crossover Video & Games teamed up with the Marathon Theatre to bring Marathon gamers the opportunity to play their favourite Nintendo Wii games on the big screen. [Read more]
WHITE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Children are getting their fishing gear ready for the Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday, July 13th. Last weekend’s derby at Rainbow Falls was incredibly successful and it is expected that Saturday’s will be equally enjoyable (CLICK HERE for [Read more]
Fire of Note Red Lake 31 is remains a priority fire in the Northwest Region. This lightning-caused fire is estimated to be 11416.0ha in size and is listed as Not Under Control at this time. The fire is located about 50km northwest of the Town of Red Lake. The community of Pikangikum is about [Read more]
INSIDE REVIEW Twilight is arguably one of the most successful film franchises of all time. With over 3 Billion dollars of worldwide box office dollars to its credit, it’s hard to dispute that there may not be another franchise to reach those gaudy numbers in quite some time. It was no surprise [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Yet another bear sighting occurred within a residential area of the community last week when Irena Mayhew had one of her bird feeders stolen by an unwelcome, black bear visiting her back yard in the ‘bird’ section of town (Manitouwadge streets are named [Read more]
Photos and information provided by Jeff Anderson Taylor Belisle-Cryder, Stacia Salesse, Ontario Fire Rangers Irene Marszowski, Smokey Bear (Ben McAlpine), Andre Proteau and Cam Gross and Retired Conservation Officer Mike Regis. RAINBOW FALLS PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Saturday, July 6th the 6th [Read more]
