Posts Tagged ‘Northwestern Ontario local news’
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 20 May 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 4:00 pm The Ministry of Natural Resources – Wawa District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning remains in effect for the White River watershed. Flooding on the White River and White Lake is occurring. Residents along the White [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 20 May 2014
TYLER’s THOUGHTS It only seems appropriate that a movie with a star-studded cast leads the way in week full of star studded movies. George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchette and others star in the fascinating true story- Monuments Men, which follows a group of individuals saddled with the [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge Public School on 20 May 2014
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Recently four of Manitouwadge Public School’s Grade 4 and 5 students became architectural scientists! As part of their unit on forces acting on structures and mechanisms in Science, they had to design a structure that would hold a raw egg. The structure [Read more]
Written by admin on 16 May 2014
NORTHWESERN ONTARIO – Thunder Bay-Superior North, incumbent Liberal Michael Gravelle has served the riding, which includes communities along the Northshore through to Marathon on the East and those within the Municipality of Greenstone, since June of 1995 according to Ontario Legislative [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2014
TERRACE BAY, ON – May 6th 2014 representatives from Marathon, Nipigon and Terrace Bay gathered at the offices of Superior North CFDC along with Madge Richardson, Executive Director of the North Superior Workforce Planning Board for the launch of 3 videos promoting workforce attraction to the [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2014
NIPIGON, ON – Annual Spring Clean-up began this week and will continue until June 3rd. Please place items for pick up in the back lane. All materials (household). Shall securely tie all newspapers, magazines, cardboard cartons, and branches in compact bundles weighing not more than 50 (fifty) [Read more]
Written by Brett Redden on 15 May 2014
Primary Care Today Conference was held on May 7-11 at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario.Marathon Family Health Team’s Physician Recruiter, Brett Redden, attended this years event. He was able to promote both our community and its health care team to the over 4000 physicians and [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 15 May 2014
TYLER TALKS After a brief but welcomed trip to Southern Ontario to visit friends and family (hence the lack of Crossover Insider last week) I’m back and ready to get everyone caught up on what’s new and hot in the world of entertainment. June’s new release slate has officially been announced [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 May 2014
The Ministry of Natural Resources advises that due to the spring thaw, road washouts are occurring on some roads in Nipigon District. The public is asked to exercise caution when travelling on these roads. Water on the road, washouts and heavy rutting pose a risk to traveller safety. The public [Read more]
Written by St. Martin School on 14 May 2014
TERRACE BAY, ON – Thursday, May 8th St. Martin School was a host to the bi-annual clothing swap that continues to generate a considerable amount of interest in our small community. For two weeks parents from the Terrace Bay and Schreiber communities brought children’s clothing from [Read more]
Written by St. Martin School on 14 May 2014
TERRACE BAY, ON – On Thursday, May 8th St. Martin School held the annual Speech Arts Presentations in the school gym. Students from the Primary, Junior and Intermediate divisions were each selected from their grade to represent their classrooms at this annual event. Vinni Speziale was [Read more]
Written by St.Hillary School on 13 May 2014
RED ROCK, ON – May 6, St. Hilary students competed in their Annual Speech Arts Competition. The contest showcased the speaking and writing skills of 8 brave students. Julia Sands won the Primary Division, telling the audience about her brother. Runners up were Marliese Nyman and Charlotte [Read more]
Written by admin on 13 May 2014
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The 2014 Share the Care 5km Walk & BBQ fundraiser organized by the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group (MCAG) was held Saturday, May 10th with the help of the Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters and many, more than 120, residents. An incredible total of $7,255.15 was [Read more]
Written by admin on 13 May 2014
ALGOMA-MANITOULIN, ON – June 12th, Ontarians go to the polls to cast their vote and choose who will sit on their behalf at Queen’s Park. In Algoma-Manitoulin what, or rather who, are your options? Incumbent, New Democratic Party, Michael Mantha Liberal Craig Hughson Progressive [Read more]
Written by St.Hillary School on 12 May 2014
RED ROCK, ON – Catholic Education Week is a special week where the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education. This year’s theme is Catholic Education: Serving in the Love of Christ. The overall [Read more]