Gravelle announces opening of Integrated ServiceOntario Centre November 29, 2010 As of November 29, Longlac residents have a newly integrated ServiceOntario centre and can access health card and driver and vehicle services under one roof. Routine health card services are now available at the [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON –November 30, 2010 at approximately 10:15 a.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire on Hwy 11 east of Orient Bay. An axle on a trailer of a west bound tractor trailer unit caught on fire causing the trailer and the contents of the trailer to burn. [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Months of preparation will culminate tomorrow in the Grand Opening of a store it seems Tyler Davis has been preparing to open for several years. Davis has a long list of those he credits with having supported his efforts in past months which includes Lisa Sek and Cosimo [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – A familiar site this Saturday, November 27th, in the downtown parking lot where MNR staff and Smokey the Bear were on hand to share hot chocolate while accepting donations for the Manitouwadge Food Bank. The Annual MNR Food Drive is a challenge across the MNR’s [Read more]
SCHREIBER/NIPIGON, ON – During the weekend of November 26 to November 28, 2010 Nipigon and Schreiber OPP investigated five motor vehicle collisions and responded to 28 calls for service. Numerous Provincial Offence Notices were issued and five R.I.D.E. checks were conducted. MORE INFO Read [Read more]
WEEKEND COLLISION CLOSES HIGHWAY NIPIGON, ON – Saturday November 27, 2010 at approximately 8:05 p.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11, Township of Greenstone. Due to poor weather and road conditions, within minutes of each other, two [Read more]
Want to Cut Your Energy Costs and Reduce Your Footprint? Participate in the NSFC Energy Survey! FACT: The Northeast Superior Region of Ontario spends an estimated $25 million annually for the provision of heat and hot water from electricity, fuel oil, propane, and wood. To help address this issue, [Read more]
*From the Editor: I hope this is a reminder to those who we invite North to enjoy the beauty of our Natural Resources that it is expected that tourists will abide in a lawful and respectful manner while in our backyards. $11,250 In Fines For Illegal Moose Hunt And Cover Up November 26, 2010 Four [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT by David Bodunde, Rph PINK EYE Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin membrane that lines the eyelid and the eyeball and medically called conjunctivitis. Any number of conditions can make the eye look pink or red and conjunctivitis can occur in any age group, but [Read more]
Modern Paddle-to-the-Sea carved by Nipigon boy travels to New Zealand NIPIGON, ON – When Treydon Turner- Brien helped to carve his Paddle-to-the-Sea canoe as part of Nipigon’s Centennial Celebrations in July of 2009, it was hoped that it would someday reach the Atlantic Ocean. After an [Read more]
On the heels of the Wolverine girls’ double-gold (junior and senior) performance atthe NSSSAA Finals in February, the junior and senior boys made it a clean sweep in2010 for Manitouwadge High School’s volleyball teams, with both squads besting theiropponents at the fall NSSSAA [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The annual Moon Light Madness, presented by the Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce, took place in Terrace Bay Wednesday, November 24th. Participating stores were open later with spectacular deals and bargains enticing shoppers to check off their Christmas shopping lists [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Councillor Jody Davis and Treasurer Stan Spadoni recently attended a private preformance at Terrace Bay Public School. Mr. Pragers Grade 6, 7, 8 students worked with professional composer David Archibald to create two songs in honour of Remembrance Day and the [Read more]
Christmas Melodies Are you thinking of buying your child an instrument for Christmas? The School of Rock has a variety of instruments, music books and instrumental accessories available and also offers lessons in many Northshore communities. If Santa is bringing your loved one a guitar, piano or [Read more]
Manitouwadge Public School News MANITOUWADGE, ON – Three students were given the opportunity to attend a Handwashing Workshop conducted by PHN Shirley Saasto- Stopyra on Wednesday Nov 24th . They were taught about strategies to help stay healthy & keep from getting sick – such [Read more]
