THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead’s Dean of the Faculty of Law, Lee Stuesser, has proposed a new course that will be an enhancement to the new law program’s first year curriculum. It is Dean Stuesser’s hope that this proposal will address the fundamental demand of the students staging a sit-in [Read more]
Originally from the U.S., Annie now enjoys retired life at Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a clinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, and addictions services. She is a doctoral candidate at Laurentian University in Sudbury, ON. [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Following the resignation of Roger Souckey from Marathon’s Town Council in January, Council opted to appoint a replacement and advertised for applicants. Two applicants, Dustin Pascoe and Kim Ransom, filed the appropriate forms and have been deemed eligible to be considered [Read more]
McGuinty Government Lays Foundation For Future Growth The Township of Nipigon is identifying investment opportunities that will grow the local economy and create jobs. With support from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) initiative, the township will study the availability of [Read more]
New Ontario Government Creating Jobs, Building a Stronger Northern Economy The construction of a new cable-stayed bridge along the Highway 11-17 expansion east of Thunder Bay will make travel easier and safer for families and businesses while strengthening tourism and the economy in the north. This [Read more]
Rheal CHIASSON passed away at the Sault Area Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie on Monday February 25, 2013 at the age of 67 years. Loving father of Claude (Lynn), Marcel (Monica) and Martin (Cherie). Proud grandfather of C.J., Erin, Ryan and Justin. Dear son of the late Ava and Edward Chiasson. Dear [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Student Council at Holy Angels School decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique way this year; students were able to purchase candy grams for friends at the cost of one dollar each. The Candygrams were also a fundraiser in addition to allowing students to show [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – This week, a delegation from the Town of Marathon, including Mayor Rick Dumas, Councillor Terry Fox, Works & Operations Manager Brian Hyshka and CAO Brian Tocheri, are attending the 2013 ROMA/OGRA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association /Ontario Good Roads Association) [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – January 25, 2013 the students, staff, and parents of St. Martin School celebrated Family Literacy Day. The day began with two teachers, Dave Mauro and Mary Keyter, reading a lively rendition of “The Gruffalo” to staff, students, and parents. The students’ then moved [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tracey Lynn Shearer has been charged following a police investigation reported to have begun two years ago when she was admitted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre under what the police have referred to as “unusual circumstances.” Shearer, 34 yrs of [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON –February 19, 2013 at 6:25 pm, officers of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a motorized snow vehicle collision involving one injured rider.Investigation revealed the lone operator had been travelling along the side of Highway [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Recently our students became leaders once again as they were given the opportunity to hold ‘Student Led Conferences’ in their classrooms. The student’s parents were able to attend, at their child’s classroom, and hear their child explain how they are [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Please note that due to lack of quorum, the Council Meeting that was scheduled for February 25, 2013, has been cancelled. The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2013, in Council Chambers (4 Hemlo Drive). RELATED LINKS Marathon’s [Read more]
Many more video footage from this evening still uploading, check back Monday eveening (Feb.25) to see it all! MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, February 16th Nite on the Town Entertainment welcomed musicians from Marathon, Pic River and Manitouwadge to the high school auditorium for an evening of [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – February 18th ski and snowboard enthusiasts from across the region went to Trestle Ridge Ski Hill to enjoy some great FREE skiing. [Read more]
