Budget Passes House of Commons Vote Budget 2010 passes 142 to 132 in Tuesday night vote as 31 Liberals absent – The 2010 federal Budget passed its final vote in the House of Commons when Liberal MPs abstained from voting. 141 Conservative MPs and 1 Independent were enough to pass the Budget [Read more]
Students political savvy highlighted by Karina Hunter March 5th Manitouwadge Public School students of Mr. Jones Grade 4/5 class enjoyed a very special visit from Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown. Brown brought along many goodies to show and share with the children including, the [Read more]
All times subject to hill conditions and minimum number requirements. Call for Hill conditions 826-3523 SUNDAY’s @ KIWISSA SKI CENTRE 2:30pm André Robichaud Memorial Run All skiers are invited to gather at the top of the Main Run at 2:30pm to remember Andre Robichaud who was an exceptional [Read more]
BROWN ANNOUNCES MORE TREATMENT FUNDED FOR CANCER PATIENTS by Karina Hunter Ontario Expands Access to Cancer Drug Queen’s Park, November 30th, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown announced that Ontario is expanding access to Avastin for colorectal cancer patients who are responding well to [Read more]
MNR Employees brave the cold for local Food Bank by Karina Hunter In spite of below zero temperatures yesterday, staff and their families, from the Manitouwadge detachment of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), accompanied by ministry mascot Smokey the Bear, set up a tent [Read more]
So, many of you are already in Ontario, I know but still, who couldn’t use a free vacation and this one is pretty sweet! Visit OntarioTravel.net for your chance to win. Either register as a member to qualify or if you are already a member, log in for your chance to win a Family FUN [Read more]
Lakehead Thunderwolves After producing successful individual scorers as Dan Zapior and Kiraan Posey in the past decade, the Thunderwolves men’s basketball program, led by two consecutive national calibre recruiting classes, has built a roster of unprecedented depth and adaptability. Seven [Read more]
In Canada we’re celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, my kids and I enjoyed turkey yesterday thanks to my Mom and we might eat the left overs again tonight as the three of us are crazy about turkey lol… Life can get so busy, even in a small place like Manitouwadge, that it is easy [Read more]
I just love the North. I love my hometown of Manitouwadge to where I have returned to live as an adult, with my children. I love the towns nearby which each have their own unique qualities… Travelling to Red Rock this week with Emeraude I couldn’t help being in awe. The fall colours [Read more]
This week I will be covering an ATV ride which actually begins in Sault Ste. Marie where the participants will be loading thier bikes & getting on the ACR (Algoma Central Railway) with Bob Collins of Algoma Sled Tours (and obviously atv tours lol) to travel to Millwood. That’s where [Read more]
Blueberries abound in Manitouwadge In case you haven’t heard, it’s blueberry season in Manitouwadge. Here is some information to help make your blueberry picking experience not only safer but even more delicious! The North American Blueberry Council marks August as blueberry month in [Read more]
August Travel Diary – Part II Continuing my posting of our recent trip to Thunder Bay. Last post we had stopped in Red Rock to visit friends and take a much needed break… Since being diagnosed with MS in 2006 As we neared Thunder Bay, we passed many sights and Lloyd & I spoke [Read more]
News Release /Communiqué Mike Brown, M.P.P. Algoma-Manitoulin For Immediate Release – August 21, 2009 BROWN ANNOUNCES EASIER REGISTRATION OF NEWBORNS McGuinty Government Helps Parents Save Time and Money QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Brown, MPP, Algoma-Manitoulin is pleased that [Read more]
Emeraude’s new nest that brother put in considerable effort to retrieve (tyLloyd) Lloyd messing around to crack us up (it worked 🙂 lol) another pose with our pinecone craft. She made the bird (blue pipecleaner) and I made the bumblebee with her help (she worked the glue gun), lots of fun. [Read more]
It took some work but we’ve finally made it out :). I had help to get the camper there, it needed to be taken out of the garage by four-wheeler and then was towed with a truck to White Lake Provincial Park where we hope to continue camping for a couple weeks at least. Aside… The [Read more]
