NORTH OF SUPERIOR COUNSELLING PROGRAMS ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The Board of Directors for the North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP) announced the appointment of Shannon Cormier as Executive Director for their Agency effective December 9, 2013. [Read more]
Originally from the U.S., Annie earned her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. She works as full-time as an Adult Mental Health and Addictions Therapist at the Marathon office of North of Superior Counseling Programs. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW [Read more]
Province Committed to Sustainable Growth to Meet Demand Ontario has introduced a plan to guide major capacity expansions at post-secondary institutions, ensuring students have access to spaces where they are needed most. The Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework defines criteria for where [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – In June of 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an investigation regarding allegations of historical sexual assaults which had occurred between 1997 and 2007 within the City of Thunder Bay and Warnica Lake (Jacques Township). Assisted by Thunder Bay Police [Read more]
A gold mining company and a construction, engineering and mining services company have been fined for carrying out work that violated the conditions of their work permits. Detour Gold Corporation and Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co. both pleaded guilty under the Public Lands, Lakes and Rivers [Read more]
Please be advised that the Joint Panel reviewing the proposed Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine project has announced a revised the start date for the public hearing. The hearing will now begin in Marathon, Ontario on February 18, 2014, and will be completed within approximately 4 [Read more]
December 17, 2013 – The Joint Panel reviewing the proposed Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine project today announced that it has received sufficient information to proceed to the public hearing. The hearing will begin in Marathon, Ontario on February 4, 2014, and will be completed [Read more]
TYLER TALKS Where has the year gone? Christmas and New Years are right around the corner and it’s shocking to think that 2013 is already coming to an end. It has been a year filled with big movies and games as well as new innovations in the gaming industry (ie. the new PS4 and XBOX [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON — Canada’s Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Ontario’s Minister of the Environment Jim Bradley today announced the appointment of Ms. Lesley Griffiths as the new Chair of the three-member Joint Review Panel established to review the proposed Marathon Platinum Group [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, December 7th, parishioners from Bethany Pentecostal Assembly welcomed local residents to a “Night in Bethlehem”. This being the 3rd consecutive year which church members organized the very special evening of virtual time travel, there were many new [Read more]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew George Keough. Andrew passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at the age of 52. Andrew was born on Jan. 3, 1961 in Sydney, Nova Scotia to Edith Marie and Daniel Maurice Keough. Andrew moved to Manitouwadge in 1979 to work in [Read more]
Expect to See More Eyes on the Road and Fewer Suspended Drivers Says OPP ORILLIA, ON – Driving with a suspended licence is about to get much riskier for drivers as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) become the first police service in Ontario and one of the first in Canada to target [Read more]
Dear Editor Please accept this letter as my avenue to inform the snowmobiling fraternity that the remaining monetary assets of the Manitou Sno Drifters have been returned to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) as required under the terms and conditions of membership in the OFSC. The [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – December 5th Schreiber Public Library hosted a Kids Christmas Craft coordinated by Lynn Kennedy for children up to age 12. Lynn demonstrated how to create a wooden ornament with a penguin peeking out behind some gifts. Parents and children enjoyed their time painting and [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Once again, our students and families bonded together to raise funds and awareness for a good cause. Each year, Mr. Mauro has worked diligently at raising awareness and understanding of the health risks that men face. Through his involvement in this initiative it further [Read more]
