TERRACE BAY, ON – Recently installed at the new Terrace Bay Public Library, 2 interactive panels which compliment the children’s area. Pictured is regular library user Ahmed Mercan, 4 years old, enjoying playing with the panels. The panels were purchased through a generous donation [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping Ontarians Buy Local A new Ontario wood logo will make it easier for consumers to choose made-in-Ontario wood products and support our economy. The logo offers Ontarians a quick and easy way to identify wood products from Ontario so they can buy local and support the [Read more]
Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider. Published Tuesdays (Delayed this week due to Summerfest Collaborations) on www.OntarioNewsNorth.com The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store [Read more]
Photos courtesy Cindy McGrath MARATHON, ON – Tuesday, June 28 Grade 8 students from Holy Saviour Catholic School, and their parents, family and friends gathered to celebrate their graduation from elementary school and an important transition in their educational journey. The class chose [Read more]
Article & Photos by Sarah Clowes, EDO, Township of Red Rock RED ROCK, ON – The gloomy weather didn’t keep the people of Red Rock and surrounding communities away on Canada Day. Festivities took place on Salls Street in Red Rock following a 50’s and 60’s theme. The day began with a [Read more]
The Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge Public Notice Use of Bear Proof Dumpsters Please use the Bear Proof Dumpsters (stenciled with bear image) regularly between the hours of 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM for household kitchen waste only which has been well wrapped and drained of all liquid [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encourages Families To Enjoy Camping This Summer Summer is a great time to camp in Ontario’s provincial parks, and whether you’re a new or experienced camper, here are our ten tips that can help make the experience more enjoyable and safe: Use the Park Locator to [Read more]
Northeast Region Fire Situation Update July 4, 2011 – 4pm NEW FIRES – July 3 Three new fires were reported in the Northeast Region on Sunday, July 3 in North Bay (1) and Wawa (2) districts. North Bay 17 was reported on Wicksteed Lake and is being held at 0.5 hectares. Wawa 17 was [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]
