Posts Tagged ‘northwestern ontario daily news’
Written by Tyler Davis on 03 July 2013
CROSSOVER INSIDER Here’s hoping that everyone had a fantastic Canada Day! The Staff at Crossover Video and Games would like to use this opportunity to thank all of our loyal customers from across the North Shore for your continued support. We are proud to be a local, Canadian owned business! [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 03 July 2013
GREENSTONE, ON – June 13, 2013 at approximately 3:35 am the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment was on patrol in the area of Highway 11 and Long Lake #58 General Store. Greenstone OPP located a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the store. A strong odor of marihuana was [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 03 July 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Nathan Davis, Tristan Vollett, and Craig Cherneski each hit two home runs as the CrossOver Video Blue Jays defeated Barrick 18-11. Ben Kowalczyk hit two home runs for Barrick. He also pitched in the loss. Vollett picked up the win for the Blue [Read more]
Written by Danielle Paananen on 03 July 2013
Danielle Paananen is a homemaker; wife and Mom of 2 energetic boys ,and entrepreneur from Manitouwadge, Ontario. When she realized her eldest son would benefit from a gluten-free diet but couldn’t find the foods he needed in Manitouwadge, or surrounding communities. she rolled up her sleeves and [Read more]
Written by Holy Angels Catholic School on 02 July 2013
SCHREIBER, ON – Congratulations to the Grade 8 graduating Class of 2013 from Holy Angels Catholic School. The students worked diligently throughout the year to end their elementary education on a positive note as they prepared for the next step. There were many laughs, tears and fond memories [Read more]
Written by admin on 01 July 2013
MARATHON, ON – Friday, June 28th, participants in the 2013 Marathon Summerfest Fish Derby polished up their boats to kick-off the weekend with a parade through the centre of town. Beginning at the Marathon Curling Club the parade, consisting of a little more than a dozen vehicles – the [Read more]
Written by Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services on 01 July 2013
THUNDER BAY, ON – Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services proudly recognizes approximately 29 adult learners, members of Matawa First Nations communities who completed the Aboriginal Skills Advancement Pilot Program (ASAPP) and many are now graduates with a General [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 30 June 2013
Fisheries crews from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will be on Ontario’s lakes this summer monitoring fish populations, taking water samples, and checking for invasive species.If you’re on a lake that is being monitored and see MNR buoys, please don’t lift the nets or buoys, and [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 29 June 2013
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Mayor and Council of the Township of Terrace Bay have decided to temporarily halt the Waterfront Development Study due to unexpected circumstances. The Township would like to take more time to update the Municipalities Official Plan prior to the finalization of the [Read more]
Written by Parks Canada - Parcs Canada on 29 June 2013
“Art in the Park” Series – With Pukaskwa National Park as a backdrop, be inspired by talented artists to create your own works of art! HERON BAY, ON – This summer, visitors to Pukaskwa National Park will have the opportunity to meet artists from across Ontario. Explore hidden [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 June 2013
The Township of Manitouwadge, Community Services Department is pleased to announce that the Public Health Inspector has informed the Department that all water tests completed this week by their lab have come back with very favorable results. The Oasis Pool will be re-opening this afternoon at 2:00 [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 June 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge High School students and staff as well as many residents mourned the passing of Principal John Mutch this winter (March 14, 2013). At Mr. Mutch’s funeral, members of the MHS Senior Band performed and long-time friend Bob Kirkpatrick spoke fondly of Mr. [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 June 2013
WAWA, ON– Saturday, June 19th, 13th annual Black Fly Run was held in Wawa with many new, fun elements for participants and bystanders alike. New this year, every runner/walker who passed the finish line received a commemorative medal made by local potters. T-shirts were also provided to those [Read more]
Written by Confederation College on 27 June 2013
Lisa Tobin: Graduate of the Native Child and Family Services program GERALDTON, ON – Even though Lisa Tobin graduated from the Native Child and Family program at the Greenstone campus yesterday, she isn’t looking for a full-time position quite yet. She was recently accepted into [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District CrimeStoppers on 27 June 2013
Break & Enter and Theft – White Lake Provincial Park Crime Stoppers and the OPP are asking for your help in solving a Break & Enter and Theft that occurred at the White Lake Provincial Park in Bryant Township. Sometime between November 20th 2012 and March 5th 2013 unknown person(s) gained [Read more]