West Fire Region Thursday, August 05, 2010 There was one new fire reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of August 05. Kenora District Fire Number 37 was a lightning-caused fire. Found smouldering on an island southeast of Kenora, the 0.1 hectare fire received a response from the Sioux [Read more]
West Fire Region Wednesday, August 04, 2010 There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of August 04. There are four active fires in the region, one in the Red Lake District and three in the Sioux Lookout District. No problems are anticipated with these fires. Recent [Read more]
From the Editor: Sometimes I get emails asking how stories from other parts of Northwestern Ontario affect the Northshore…I’m incuding this release from Kenora OPP because though there is no way to establish for certain whether these drugs would’ve travelled to the Northshore, we [Read more]
“OPERATION FREEZE”: PROMOTING POSITIVE ENCOUNTERS WITH YOUTH (MANITOUWADGE, ON) – Kids will have another reason to look forward to their next encounter with an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer, thanks to a recent youth initiative developed in partnership with The Cow Convenience [Read more]
NEW CHILDREN’S STORE JUST IN TIME FOR BACK TO SCHOOL by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – Mom, Wife, Ski Instructor, Entrepreneur? This is the latest title Lisa Schut can add to her name. The Manitouwadge Mom noted the popularity of ‘Gently Used’ children’s clothing and toy stores during [Read more]
**The World Junior Baseball Championships wrapped up this Sunday, August 1st in Thunder Bay; OntarioNewsNorth.com’s newest contributor, Journalist Charmaine Beaulieu was there to capture all the action! (Press release courtesy of Forrest Marketing + Communications) World Junior Baseball [Read more]
East Fire Region Situation Update August 3, 2010 There were three fires confirmed on August 2. North Bay 86 was 0.1 hectares and has been called out. Timmins 44, a 0.1 hectare fire, has also been called out while Timmins 45 is under control at 0.4 hectares. The East Fire Region sent fire crews and [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT CHOLESTEROL By David Bodunde What is Cholesterol and where does it come from? Cholesterol is a soft, fat like substance found in the blood and in all the body’s cells. It’s an important part of a healthy body because it is used to form cell membranes, some hormones and other [Read more]
Visiting the Top of Superior’s Cruiseship by Karina Hunter Many Nipigon, Red Rock and area residents have now become accustomed to the sight of the Clelia II at the Red Rock Marina during it’s regular visits as it drops anchor in the deep water, shuttling passengers to dry land via Zodiak [Read more]
Maurice the Moose launches “Fun 4 Days” at the Top of Lake Superior (Top of Lake Superior) The Top of Lake Superior has adopted a Moose mascot to welcome Clelia II Cruise Ship passengers to the communities of Nipigon, Dorion, Red Rock and Lake Helen this summer. Maurice is launching “Fun [Read more]
Please note, due to necessary minor medical procedures that the Editor must undergo in Thunder Bay, on several seperate occasions this week, OntarioNewsNorth.com’s regular coverage will be reduced. Most articles will be posted in the evening, please visit after 9pm to catch up on the [Read more]
Clelia II arrival in the port of Red Rock at the Top of Lake Superior the “warmest welcome” of the trip RED ROCK MARINA, ON – June 24th, 2010 (Top of Lake Superior) The Clelia II steamed into Nipigon Bay almost right on schedule, and was greeted with a cheer by a crowd of onlookers, [Read more]
Félicitations! Le personnel, les élèves de l’École publique Franco-Manitou aimeraient féliciter les finissants Alexia Dubois et Yannick Larouche d’avoir terminé leurs études de 8e année. Le lundi 21 juin 2010, le personnel, les élèves de l’École publique Franco-Manitou ainsi que [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT The “Benefits” of Smoking By David Bodunde, Rph “I don’t like being told what to do. As a smoker, I’m being told what I can and can’t do all the time-by people I don’t even know! I’m an adult. I have the right to make choices about what I do and [Read more]
Preparations underway for Clelia II arrival Top of Lake Superior; Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion & Lake Helen Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Red Rock Indian Band – In late spring of 2010, Navitrans approached the Township of Red Rock about becoming a port for the Clelia II, the 100 passenger [Read more]
