TORONTO, ON – First Nation leaders from across Canada yesterday re-elected Shawn A-in-chut Atleo as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – the national advocacy organization representing First Nation citizens in Canada. Three ballots of voting were held today during the [Read more]
The development of the Alberta oil sands is a hot topic. The Harper Conservatives have promoted Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline ever since it was proposed in 2006. It is supposed to carry raw bitumen – the tar-like product of the oil sands – from Alberta to Kitimat, on the rugged [Read more]
Wednesday, July 18th MARATHON, ON – Just one game yesterday evening at Dyers’ Field where Brokerlink continued their hot play from Tuesday with a 16-11 victory over Pic River’s Jagerbombers. Taylor Angers lead the way with 2 Homeruns for Brokerlink, while Adam McCulloch and Kevin Puhakka hit [Read more]
Tuesday, July 17th MARATHON, ON – Players were back out on Dyers’ Field tonight after yesterday’s (July 16th) Jagerbombers vs. Barrick and Mobert vs. The Kids games being cancelled, due to heavy rainfall. 07/17/12 GAME 1 – BROKERLINK vs. OUTLAWS The homeruns came in bunches as Brokerlink [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Community Programmer Shawna Patterson announced Monday that registration is open for Manitouwadge’s 2nd Annual Amazing Race next month (not related to the MFHT’s Amazing Walk). There a a few changes from last year’s event, most notably that the challenge [Read more]
From the Editor of OntarioNewsNorth.com: Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Approximately 200 visitors attended the annual Lake Superior Day event in Terrace Bay this Sunday, July 15th. The Municipality, in partnership with Parks Canada, hosted the annual event which featured a volunteer cleanup of Terrace Bay Beach and then free activities [Read more]
BIZ KID$ CAMP AUGUST 13 – 17, 2012 The Manitouwadge Economic Development Corporation will facilitate a BIZ KID$ CAMP in Manitouwadge this summer. This camp will be run from August 13 – 17, 2012 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. BizKid$ Camp introduces youth ages 9-12 to values, attitudes, [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Health and Wellness Ontario is helping promote physical activity and healthy living in the riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North. Through the Healthy Communities Fund, the province is helping local community partners deliver programs that promote physical [Read more]
A construction company in Cochrane has been convicted for discharging sediment into Lillabelle Lake, north of Cochrane. M.J. Labelle Co. Limited pleaded guilty and was fined a total of $5,000 for constructing a dam without authorization and allowing sedimentation to discharge into a lake contrary [Read more]
Further to the update published July 4th, 2012, please be advised that Stillwater Canada Inc. has submitted some of the technical supporting documents associated with the Environmental Impact Statement. The technical supporting documents that have been submitted to date are available on the [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – Public health inspectors for the Thunder Bay District Health Unit sample beaches in the district once a month during the summer. Most Northshore public beaches are scheduled to be tested in mid-July however Greenstone’s popular public beaches were sampled today [Read more]
From the Editor of OntarioNewsNorth.com: Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The 2nd session of the 2012 Playground program was held this week. Animators Vanessa Ratte, Brooke Bodak, Alisha Piche and Elaine Milks kept the kids busy with a great mix of arts, physical activity, games, food-fun and even an excursion to Lions’ Beach. [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helps Ontario Companies Shine Ontario’s cutting-edge information and communications technology sector continues to shine, employing nearly 270,000 Ontarians and contributing about $28.4 billion to the economy annually. Supported by a globally competitive business [Read more]
