A BIG Thank You to reader Mitch Ouellet for submitting the Longlac Summerfest Schedule, watch for him at Summerfest as he will be taking photos for OntarioNewsNorth.com! CLICK HERE for the printable schedule (PDF) Thursday July 18 Slo-Pitch starts at Jeff Gauthier and Ron Beaulieu [Read more]
PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – It’s going to be a wonderful weekend as members of the Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation celebrate culture and tradition during their 30th annual Pow Wow this weekend from Friday, July 12th through to Sunday, July 14th. [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON –Officers from the Schreiber OPP detachment will be helping kids cast a line this summer during the 6th Annual Bass Blast, Saturday, July 6. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Nipigon District, and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police, the event will take place [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Friday, June 28th, participants in the 2013 Marathon Summerfest Fish Derby polished up their boats to kick-off the weekend with a parade through the centre of town. Beginning at the Marathon Curling Club the parade, consisting of a little more than a dozen vehicles – the [Read more]
Ontario Government Celebrates First Nation, Inuit and Métis Culture Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions on June 21, National Aboriginal Day. This year, explore the rich culture of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Ontario. You can share your favourite memories of Aboriginal experiences and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Annual Children’s Festival was held at the Recreation Centre Auditorium yesterday, May 25th with all the usual games and fun. Community Services Programmer Shawna Patterson was on hand providing face painting for those interested and as puppies, kitties and even [Read more]
April 11th, 2013 OntarioNewsNorth.com published details of Live from the Rock receiving Celebrate Ontario funding, CLICK HERE to read full details. RED ROCK, ON – In it’s 11th year the annual Live from the Rock folk festival held at Red Rock’s Pull-a-Log Park each August has many [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – Science North is seeking applications from vendors interested in offering the following services at the Science North site on Canada Day, Monday, July 1, 2013. Canada Day celebrations at Science North appeal to a family audience while offering high quality, family-friendly [Read more]
Ontario Helping Festivals and Events Grow The new Ontario government is giving local festivals and events a boost to help grow tourism, create jobs and support economic growth across the province. This year, 203 festivals and events received funding through the Celebrate Ontario fund. This [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, March 27th, the Township of Manitouwadge Community Services department, in collaboration with the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub, welcomed families to the Recreation Centre Auditorium for their annual Easter Extravaganza. Children and parents alike, enjoyed Easter [Read more]
Many more video footage from this evening still uploading, check back Monday eveening (Feb.25) to see it all! MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, February 16th Nite on the Town Entertainment welcomed musicians from Marathon, Pic River and Manitouwadge to the high school auditorium for an evening of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, February 17th the Manitouwadge Outdoors Enthusiasts held their 3rd annual Family Fish Derby. The derby is always held on the same weekend as the Ontario Free Winter Fishing weekend to allow anglers to participate without a fishing licence which opens the derby to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge Outdoor Enthusiast member Kathy Hudson has an obvious love of the outdoors and what’s more, she wants everyone else to appreciate and enjoy all the natural gifts Manitouwadge has to offer as well. Recently, Hudson announced that the MOE was organizing [Read more]
Congratulations to the Township of Terrace Bay 2012 Christmas Lights Contest Winners! People’s Choice (as voted online at the town’s Facebook Page)– 24 Parkway – B.Jeffery 1st Place – 48 Laurier – Bahm’s Runner Up– 26 Hudson – Baxter’s The Judge’s Top 10 List: 24 [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – The Nipigon Blueberry Blast Committee completed their 2012 marketing campaign on November 30th with the final installation of their new highway signs. The Committee, through a Local Initiatives Contribution Grant and assistance from the Township of Nipigon, was able to secure [Read more]
