“More and more it is becoming clear that the Municipality of Greenstone is emerging as the gateway to the Ring of Fire.” These words were used by Greenstone Mayor, Renald Beaulieu, while briefing Councillors on recent developments concerning the Municipality. The first development is [Read more]
From the Editor of OntarioNewsNorth.com: Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – At approximately 12:30pm (noon) yesterday (Tuesday, September 11th) Manitouwadge Fire Department received a call of a bush fire behind Matachewan Road. OntarioNewsNorth.com spoke with Manitouwadge resident Daniel Charron who said that he, and friend Katie Tuomi, were on the [Read more]
The first Local Forest Management Corporation (Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation of NFMC) has been established to manage an area that is proposed to comprise five current management units – Nagagami, Big Pic, Pic River Ojibway, Black River and White River Forests. The seven [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Yesterday evening more than a dozen parents gathered in the Prayer Atrium at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School for a presentation from Restorative Practices Consultant Ron Cameron who had spent the day in sessions with teachers and staff from the school. Parents learned [Read more]
The editorial below is from Tom Isaacs a member of the United States’ National Academy of Science Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board; OntarioNewsNorth.com believed it may be of interest to readers debating communities learning more about the NWMO and potentially becoming hosts for a deep [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – “The passing of Bill 115 today represents one of the darkest days in the history of workers’ rights in recent memory,” said Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation / FEESO President Ken Coran. “This government has now passed a law that tramples on the rights [Read more]
Photos courtesy Manitouwadge Public School MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, September 4th teachers and staff at Manitouwadge Public School were excited to welcome back students for a new year of learning, adventures and fun. It was an eventful week with new students beginning their educational [Read more]
Today, Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, released the following statement in recognition of Ontario’s athletes who competed at the London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games: “On behalf of the McGuinty government, I’d like to congratulate all Ontario Paralympic [Read more]
MARATHON ON –On Friday September 7, 2012 approximately 12:15 am, a Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on patrol in the Town of Marathon. The officer observed a black Jeep SUV being driven in an erratic manner and stopped the vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. The [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – September 2, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment responded to a break and enter to an apartment on Lansdown Street. Several windows were broken to gain entry into the home. Items taken include: 3 firearms 410 shotgun, 20 gauge shotgun, 308 [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – August 18th as part of the 2012 Winnie’s Hometown Festival celebrations MPP Michael Mantha, MP Carol Hughes and Mayor Angelo Bazzoni held a special presentation to recognize a very deserving resident who has served the community of White River for many years as a [Read more]
Hughes urges organizations to apply before deadline ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Community-based projects looking to improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their communities have until October 5th to make an application to the [Read more]
Swiss and American scientists criticize cancellation of world-renown Canadian research program WASHINGTON, DC U.S.A. – In a new viewpoint article published in a leading scientific journal, Swiss and American scientists express their deep concern about the imminent closure of a unique freshwater [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, August 18th the sun was shining as participants and spectators of the Charlie Side Amateur BBQ Cook-off organized by the Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Fighter Association gathered on KG’s (Bar & Lounge) rear lawn. 6 official entrants, of individual or [Read more]
