MANITOUWADGE, ON – Recently our grade 4 / 5 students have been learning about Early Civilizations in China, Greece, Rome, Mexico, Egypt. Grade 6 students have been learning about First Nations in the Far North, West Coast, Plains, Woodlands. The students are now well-versed and [Read more]
Will Manitouwadge remain in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing? Every 10 years, after the census is conducted, the number of electoral districts and their boundaries are revised to reflect population shifts and growth. Your electoral district – which is where you live and vote for your member of [Read more]
QUEEN’s PARK, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha, speaks in the Ontario Legislature on the need to address what he believes to be an affordable housing crisis our province. Bill G-19 the Residential Tenancies Act Amendment does little to help with high rent costs in Ontario says [Read more]
Correction – Incorrect name Released MARATHON, ON – April 15, 2012 the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario released information on a recovered stolen vehicle and subsequent charges. Originally the name of the female accused that was released by the OPP was incorrect; accused of possession of [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police advise travellers that Highway 17 between marathon and Nipigon is closed until road surface conditions improve. East bound Highway 17 is being re-routed north on Highway 11 at Nipigon. It is unknown when the road advisory will end. Always use [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Highway 17 near Schreiber is closed at Cavers Hill near Schreiber until road surface conditions improve. Eastbound Highway 17 is being re-routed north on Highway 11 at Nipigon. Police estimate the road closure will continue for approximately 2hrs but please check back for [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – RESIDENTIAL SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK April 28 to May 6, 2012 Use of the landfill site will be free of charge from April 28 to May 6, 2012 inclusive for residents of the Township of Terrace Bay. Landfill site will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: Location: Hwy #17 between Nipigon and Schreiber has been fully reopened. All of Hwy #17 is now open. [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]
Tait Wins Epic Battle – Seven Matches Later… MARATHON, ON – At the end of round robin the North Shore Secondary School Athletic Association (NSSSAA) Ladies Singles had a three way tie for 2nd place and a berth at the NWOSSAA badminton Championships in Thunder Bay on April 18th. [Read more]
ROYAL LEPAGE LANNON REALTY LAUNCHES MAJOR EVENTS Royal LePage Lannon Realty launched their two major fundraising events yesterday evening in a colourful fashion, debuting lime green t-shirts for the female participants and bright red high heeled shoes for the men. Organizer Art Lannon said that the [Read more]
McGuinty Government Takes Steps to Ensure Value for Ratepayers Ontario is launching a comprehensive review of the province’s electricity sector and will explore options to improve efficiencies, including local distribution company (LDC) consolidation. The 2012 Budget stated that the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Thunder Bay OPP and the North West Region Highway Safety Division will be looking for driver’s and occupants who are not buckled up during the provincial seatbelt campaign that runs from April 14th – 22nd 2012. Throughout the campaign, Officers will be conducting [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber Public Library is always a busy place, especially when the time comes to prepare for holidays and special occasions. Pictured above are friends who participated in the Easter Crafts program with their beautiful and unique Easter eggs. Below, Girolamo [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, April 10th a group of about a dozen participants gathered at the Best Start Centre for an Adult Cooking Class focused on the ‘art’ of making perogies. Good company and great instruction paired to make for an enjoyable, educational evening as Amanda [Read more]
