GREENSTONE, ON – Public health inspectors for the Thunder Bay District Health Unit sample beaches in the district once a month during the summer. Most Northshore public beaches are scheduled to be tested in mid-July however Greenstone’s popular public beaches were sampled today [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge’s Canada Day celebrations included nationally renowed talent this year. At the July 1st festivities, the Lions’ Beach filled with residents and visitors looking forward to performances by local bands and the winners of CBC’s Cover Me [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment advises that a large black bear with injuries to one of its front legs has been sighted several times in the community. The OPP strongly advises the public to be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. [Read more]
With technology advancing at a rapid pace, balancing security with the public’s privacy rights has become a real challenge. The Harper Government’s Bill C-30, which pushes for new Internet surveillance capabilities, caused a big backlash from the Canadian public – especially after people [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON — Rare Earth Metals Inc. (“Rare Earth Metals”, “RA” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:RA)(PINK SHEETS:RAREF)(OTCQX:RAREF) is pleased to announce it has established several high priority targets to further explore the flake graphite potential [Read more]
Please be advised that the Main Volume of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Report for the proposed Marathon PGM-Cu Project has been submitted by Stillwater Canada Inc. to the Marathon Joint Review Panel. The Main Volume of the Report has been posted to the public registry and is [Read more]
Due too over 15,000 lightning strikes over the long weekend, 10 new Fires were reported in the Northwest region by 4:30pm Tuesday. Bringing the total number of active fires to 15. The Kenora district saw the most action today with 4 new fires being detected. Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout, and [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon and District Community Adjustment Committee (MDCAC) would like to thank everyone for participating in our Educational assessments — your contributions are very valuable! For those individuals that could not make the session, it is not too late to voice your [Read more]
Summerfest: Summerfest will take place from Friday, June 29 until Monday, July 2. Check out the Summerfest website (www.marathonsummerfest.com) regularly as the calendar is updated daily with new information, events and contacts or call 229-8216 for more information. Hope to see you out [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – In Mixed Slow-Pitch action at Dyers’ Field last night (June 28th), it took a 5 run 7th for the Crossover Video Blue Jays to defeat the Outlaws. The 5 run inning was capped by a 3 run Homerun from Nathan Davis- the only homerun in the game. Jon Fisher and Melissa Billing [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Wednesday, June 20th, Holy Angels Grade 8 Graduation began, as is tradition, with a Mass. An Awards Ceremony followed, recognizing those students who had achieived special goals in their academic, spiritual, social or athletic endeavors (see below). Following Mass, a [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – JUNE 27TH, 2012 AT 1:48PM Ontario Provincial Police Superior East White River Detachment were advised to keep observation for a silver Ford pickup truck. It was reported that the vehicle had left White River and was being driven by a suspended driver with out vehicle [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –At last night’s game between the Crossover Blue Jays and Barrick, homeruns were brought in for the CV Blue Jays by #5 Tommy Star – 2HRs, #13 Nathan Davis – 1HR, #4 Tristan Volett – 1HR while #6 Ben Kowalczyk brought one home for Barrick. In the end the [Read more]
McGuinty Government Growing Forestry Sector, Creating Jobs Ontario has established the province’s first Local Forest Management Corporation, the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation, to re-energize the forestry sector, create jobs and boost the economy. This government agency will [Read more]
Ontario’s Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth has helped to make Ontario one of the most attractive places in the industrialized world to invest. Ontario follows only California and New York as the world’s favourite destination for foreign direct investment in North America. Benefits [Read more]
