THUNDER BAY, ON – A generous donation to Lakehead University’s Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies has allowed the creation of the Northern Lake Superior Research Awards. With various University departments matching the contribution, the Faculty has received almost $400,000 to [Read more]
Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www.reynoldsinglis.ca. Read her column “Money’$ Worth” every other week here on [Read more]
INSIDER SCOOP Award season is in full swing with the big night- the Academy Awards- set to air on February 24th. Award nominated movies will slowly start trickling onto the shelves in the weeks leading up to and after the ceremony. This week, Denzel Washington demonstrates his acting chops in [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge Community Services Department has announced that Kiwissa Ski Hill is opening, with limited runs, this weekend. Skiers in Manitouwadge have been frustrated this season as snow making equipment, part of $750,000 in upgrades to the hill in 2009 [Read more]
MARATHON ON – The Ontario AMBER Alert program is a voluntary cooperative plan between radio/television stations, the Ministry of Transportation, and Ontario law enforcement agencies. It calls for law enforcement agencies to provide media outlets with critical information concerning a [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – During the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, January 28, 2013, Council announced their intention to fill a vacant seat on Council created by the January 14, 2013, resignation of Roger Souckey, by appointment. The Town of Marathon is currently seeking candidates interested in [Read more]
TORONTO, ON- KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG) announces that it has agreed to fund Bold Ventures Inc. (“Bold”) as the Operator to drill off the Black Horse chromite discovery, commencing with an initial program starting as soon as the transaction with Bold closes. The intent of the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – In December the Economic Development Committee sponsored a contest for schools to build an ice sculpture in their school yards. Students worked diligently (CLICK HERE for photo/article) to create a unique and interesting sculpture on the lawn in front of the school. They [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Monday January 28, 2013 approximately 2:40 pm, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment observed a vehicle stuck in a snow bank along the side of Highway 17 near White Lake Provincial park. A lone male occupant exited the driver’s seat when [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Sunday February 3, 2013 approximately 10:20 pm, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment were advised of a motor vehicle collision involving two transports on Hwy 17 approximately 15 km west of Marathon ON. A westbound commercial motor vehicle was [Read more]
TORONTO, ON —The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) annual convention, taking place March 3 – 6,2013, will see the global mineral industry converge on Toronto in the tens of thousands. In 2012, over 30,000 people attended the convention. “Canada leads all countries [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Ontario Family Day 2013 is Monday, February 18th. in honour of this special day the Town of Marathon is offering you a very special opportunity to enjoy everything at the Community Centre FREE! [Read more]
KMPG to Present Findings of Municipal Service Delivery Review At Special Meeting of Council This Week MANITOUWADGE, ON – Fall of 2012 Council agreed to commission the services of KPMG Inc. to provide a Municipal Service Delivery Review. KMPG advises services companies and public-sector [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – The grassroots political movement sweeping First Nations communities is an opportunity for the government to reset their relationship with Canada’s Aboriginal population in order to break the cycle of poverty and the challenges that arise from it, says [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Though many snowmobile clubs in Northwestern Ontario have folded in recent years, like the once thriving Manitou Sno-Drifters from Manitouwadge, causing the North of Superior Snowmobile Association (aka OFSC District 16) to be defunct and in the process of being [Read more]
