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]
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 – 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]
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 – 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]
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]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Director of Community Services Paula McCloskey was pleased to share news this week of the return of Rubber Duck Hockey (RDH). RDH was initiated by parent volunteers Kerri Jackson and Nicki Chic in November when the pair realized there were a significant amount of children [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday, January 30th, Family Literacy Day was held at the Manitouwadge Public Library in collaboration with the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub. Nearly a dozen families attended, many in their PJs, enjoying a puppet show, songs and stories presented by Best Start Hub staff. [Read more]
INSIDER SCOOP In 2007, scary movie lovers were teased and tantalized by the previews for Paranormal Activity- a movie unlike any that we’d seen before. Word of mouth and strong marketing helped to fuel a massive 193 million dollar worldwide box office haul for a movie that shockingly cost only 15 [Read more]
Officials at the Health Unit and the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital have declared an outbreak of influenza A in the facility’s Long Term Care Unit. Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities to the Long Term Care Unit have been canceled until further notice . Visitors are [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Saturday January 19, 2013 at 12:16 pm the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised occupants of a dark coloured Chevrolet had arrived at the Dubreuilville Arena already under the influence of alcohol. OPP officers observed a similar [Read more]
The Crossover Insider is published each week on OntarioNewsNorth.com thanks to Crossover Video & Games Owner Tyler Davis. Follow the Crossover Insider for details of new movie releases for the week at both Crossover in Marathon and 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge. Watch all the trailers [Read more]
NOSM’S New Regional Program Director of the Obstetrics Gynecology Northern Stream Residency Program The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Frank Potestio is the new Regional Program Director of the School’s Obstetrics Gynecology Northern Stream Residency [Read more]
Crime Stoppers and the Greenstone OPP are asking for your help in solving a Break & Enter that occurred at a vacant outpost camp on Upper Laponen Lake. Sometime between September 19th and November 19th 2012 some unknown persons went into the Mackay Lake Camps and stole approximately $2500.00 [Read more]
