The news that two men have succumbed to injuries suffered at Vale’s Stobie Mine in Sudbury is absolutely heartbreaking. Our deepest sympathies go to the families, friends and co-workers of these men. The Ministry of Labour has launched an immediate investigation into this workplace incident. [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Turn Off the Screens Week continued in Manitouwadge yesterday with DAY 3. Though Fun with Seniors had to be cancelled due to an unfortunate power outage at the Golden Age Centre (caused by a nasty storm – see that coverage here) the other two Wednesday night events [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping All Students Succeed Ontario is giving Sault Ste. Marie children more opportunities to learn and succeed in school and beyond. This year, nearly 400 children are benefiting from the province’s full-day kindergarten program at nine schools in Sault Ste. Marie. By the [Read more]
ROSSPORT, ON –Tuesday, June 7th, Sudbury native Musician, Faye Blais played to regional fans at the Serendipity Gardens Cafe. Blais was well received by those in attendance, thrilled that she would fit in a stop to such an intimate venue. Blais is eager for her return as she will pass through [Read more]
Photography by Karina Hunter & Lloyd White for OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – During the early hours of this morning, Manitouwadge residents were being barraged by rain, wind (97km gale-force winds recorded at Manitouwadge Airport), thunder and lightening and as the community [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – th. Those who came out to brave drizzling rain, mosquitoes and gloomy skies, did have a great time, the children in particular thrilled to see that Jung had once again outdone herself with a table full of great prizes to be drawn for all ages.The 2011 Fun Run, an [Read more]
By: Gord Martin PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK, ON – May 28th, thirteen grade 11 and 12 students from the Manitouwadge High School’s Environmental Science SHSM program, their teacher, Gord Martin, two co-leaders and two Pukaskwa National Park staff pushed their canoes into the upper headwaters of [Read more]
The SUCCI/OASA Student Leadership award went to Tiffany Moffat, who graduated today from the Business Human Resources and Business Administration Human Resources Programs. Tiffany Moffat has been active in student leadership during her time as a student at Confederation College. Her official [Read more]
As mentioned in a previous Insider, the month of June is an exciting month for movie and game lovers. Many big Hollywood titles make their DVD and Blu Ray debut this month, with at least 2 titles every week that had earned over 25 million at the box office. Starting us off this week (Tuesday, [Read more]
Thunder Bay Confederation College President, Pat Lang (photo at left), was honoured at the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC ) Conference in Edmonton today when she was presented the Distinguished Service Award from the President’s Leadership Network. This award is bestowed on [Read more]
Wawa’s Community Fall Fair will take place September 17th, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Wawa Community Garden committee is putting the word out to all: artisans, gardeners, trappers, photographers, farmers, and recycle junkies to sign up and be a part of the fall fair activities. [Read more]
Parks Canada hosts “learn to camp” event at the Sault Canal SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site’s first Campout at the Canal event is taking place June 18 to 19 and offers campers the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of the great [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, June 4th, Bethany Pentecostal Assembly invited residents to join them at the community ball field, behind the Recreation Centre, where a large tent had been erected earlier in the week for worship, prayer and fellowship. The local Christian assembly had been [Read more]
Gravelle announces $37,761 for Thunder Bay Multicultural Centre youth programs Through Ontario’s Youth Opportunities Program,the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association has received $37,761 to provide mentorship, leadership training and community engagement activities for newcomer and immigrant [Read more]
McGuinty Government Boosts Local Economy, Creates Jobs Entrepreneurs in Thunder Bay are starting and expanding new businesses, creating 12 new jobs and investing in clean renewable energy. Ontario is supporting the launch of seven businesses that will provide new services in Thunder Bay and help [Read more]
