MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge – Community Services Department began a photo contest April 1st, 2011 and is open for submissions until April 29th, 2011 at 4:00 pm. The contest contains five categories which are Scenic, Special Events, Winter Activities, Summer Activities [Read more]
CHS Envirothon Team Scores Forestry Component Win at the 2011 Algoma Region Competition CHAPLEAU, ON – April 15th and 16th, the Chapleau High School (CHS) Envirothon Team participated in the 2011 Algoma Region Envirothon Competition at Kinsmen Park in Sault Ste. Marie. The first day, was a [Read more]
Article & Photos submitted by Joe McGill MARATHON, ON – Marathon FAST Club and Pukakswa National Park are working in partnership to present the Pukakswa Duathlon Race on May 28 2011. This race consists of a 5km run, 20km bike, and 2.5km run completed one after another. For those [Read more]
April 15, 2011 McGuinty Government Celebrates Achievements In Amateur Sport Top amateur athletes and coaches were honoured last night at the 2010 Ontario Sport Awards in Toronto. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport and the Sport Alliance of Ontario also recognized the [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Northshore Stars Girls’ Bantam B Hockey Team, including 13 and 14 year olds from Dubreuilville, Pic River, Marathon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Nipigon, Geraldton and Longlac, has returned home this week from Mississauga, Ontario where they faced off, against 17 other teams, to [Read more]
Tonight (Tues.April 12 Schreiber Council) and tomorrow (Wed.April 13 Mtwdge Council) win a $25 Prepaid VISA Card just for watching Town Council broadcast LIVE! on OntarioNewsNorth.com. (Last Council Meetings, Mayor McArthur + Acting Mayor Connie Hunter said the secret word towards the end of [Read more]
St. Martin School News TERRACE BAY, ON – The Annual School Science Fair was held at St. Martin School on Thursday, March 30th and it was quite evident by the various displays that all participants have the ability to become future scientists. Each classroom was able to send 3 projects [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Township recently launched a picture challenge which is open to residents and visitors in order to showcase the Community. Pictures can be of any season or any subject and can be entered within the two categories of Local attractions – the main attractions in our [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Pic River was recently recognized at the 9th Annual Northern Housing Conference. The Housing Innovation Showcase is an opportunity to recognize innovations and achievements in housing initiatives at a community level. Attendees say that listening to the Communities [Read more]
McGuinty Government Celebrates Environmental Excellence Ontario is now accepting applications for a new award recognizing local green achievement, leadership and innovation. Launched on World Water Day, the Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence will honour the individuals and [Read more]
Tonight (Tues.March 22) and tomorrow (Wed.March 23) win a $25 Prepaid VISA Card just for watching Town Council broadcast LIVE! on OntarioNewsNorth.com. At the beginning of each broadcast a ‘secret word’ will be shared (chosen by OntarioNewsNorth.com at from the Council Agenda) [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Summerfest organization is in full swing; part of this year’s new look includes a new logo and website to help attract new participants and out-of-town friends and to give people an idea of what Marathon Summerfest (MS11) is all about with just one look – the fun, [Read more]
Article & Photos courtesy Dance Dynamics Congratulations to members of Dance Dynamics Studio who recently took top honours at two Celebration Talent competitions. The 1st competition in Minneapolis March 5 saw the studio’s Intermediate, Senior and Advance dancers along with a few juniors; [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – Festival organizers are pleased to announce both the winning slogan and the lineup for the 9th annual Live from the Rock Folk Festival, to be held August 4-7, along the shores of Lake Superior in beautiful Red Rock, Ontario. Over 100 extremely creative entries were received [Read more]
March 14, 2011 McGuinty Government Congratulates 2010 Ontario Sport Award Nominees On the heels of a successful year that included Canada’s best-ever results at the 21st Olympic Winter Games, Ontario is recognizing 42 top amateur athletes and coaches. The 2010 Ontario Sport Awards celebrate [Read more]
