FROM THE EDITOR: It is interesting to note that though Manitouwadge Town Council rec’vd what they were hoping, which is a redistribution of Manitouwadge to the federal riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North; they admitted themselves that they did not realize this would not equate to a [Read more]
The Marathon Joint Review Panel has issued additional information requests to Stillwater Canada Inc. for response prior to the public hearing. Please note that the public hearing will not be scheduled until the Panel has determined that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and responses to [Read more]
We hear a lot about the disappearing middle class these days and we should be hearing as much, or perhaps even more, about the plight of seniors mired in poverty. Whether it is because of pensions that underperform or vanish altogether, more seniors are requiring assistance from the [Read more]
MATTAWAN TWP., ON – September 25, 2013 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) North Bay Drug Enforcement Unit supported by the members of the North East Regional Support Team (NERST) and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The agenda for the Municipality of Wawa’s regular meeting of Town Council can be viewed by visiting: CivicWeb: Regular Council – 01 Oct 2013 – Agenda – Pdf [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Moss Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“Moss Lake” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOK) announces that it has reached an agreement with Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (“Wesdome”), the holder of a unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $2,000,000 issued by the Company in 2011 (the [Read more]
This week in the legislature New Democrats delivered results with the passage of a Bill to create the Financial Accountability Office. This is proof that the Legislature can deliver results for people when they focus on the right priorities. With the establishment of this office, accountability [Read more]
NIPIGON OPP CHARGE YOUTH WITH DRUG OFFENCES NIPIGON, ON –Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment have charged three youth in relation to a recent drug trafficking investigation. September 27, 2013 officers with the Nipigon OPP Detachment attended the Nipigon-Red [Read more]
Danielle Paananen is a homemaker; wife and Mom of 2 energetic boys ,and entrepreneur from Manitouwadge, Ontario. When she realized her eldest son would benefit from a gluten-free diet but couldn’t find the foods he needed in Manitouwadge, or surrounding communities. she rolled up her sleeves and [Read more]
From Edgar J. Lavoie, Greenstone, ON Ten Questions to Ask Energy East TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline is holding information centres in our region. I attended the one in Geraldton on September 26th. I studied the maps and the poster boards, and collected the literature. I did not [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This time of year holds a special place in the hearts of everyone – especially schools. This year September 26th was designated as the Terry Fox National School Run Day. As in previous years, MPS students were out in full force to honour a very motivated and [Read more]
Article & photos by Karen Saarimaki GREENSTONE, ON – Thursday, September 26th, Geraldton Composite High School hosted the 2013-14 NWOSSAA Golf Championship at the Kenogamisis Golf Club in Geraldton, ON. The course was in great shape and the weather was perfect. The top three schools [Read more]
OPEN LETTER FROM Minister Michael Gravelle Over the past five months I have worked with my Minister’s Advisory Committee and we have gained a better appreciation for the current operations of each Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) business line and the realities of the public [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – September 25th, staff, students and parents of Ecole Publique Franco-Manitou celebrated Franco-Ontarian Flag Day with a number of special activities including a flag raising ceremony to start their day, which included a song and special reading, and a trip to the [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – At this time Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft of a 2010 15 horsepower Yamaha boat motor and gas can. These items were stolen this morning from the boat launch at Lola Lake just off of Highway 519 near Dubreuilville, Ontario. The [Read more]
