Queen’s Park Report Mike Brown, MPP Algoma-Manitoulin INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH With the warm summer months now coming to an end it is time for us all to enjoy the cooler days, beautiful colours and the wonderful traditions of the Fall season. One such tradition is the much anticipated [Read more]
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Entertainment & Accomodations Give-A-Way on OntarioNewsNorth.com! Prizes for the give-a-way were a PAIR of 2010-11 Nite on the Town Entertainment Series of the Arts (NOTES) Season Tickets PLUS (+) One Night Accomodations for Two at the Northwood [Read more]
September 20, 2010 7:30 PM McGuinty Government Invites Feedback From Ontarians The government is seeking input from Ontarians as it updates its Long-Term Energy Plan. This updated plan will help guide the province as it continues to build a reliable, clean and cost-effective electricity system for [Read more]
**To read about the CNIB/NDHN Health Fair which David Bodunde attended CLICK HERE. A CAPSULAR MOMENT Diabetic Eye Disease By David Bodunde I paid a visit to the travelling eye van that has been in Manitouwadge for the past two weeks, to have my eye’s checked out by the travelling [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – The Annual Dubreuilville Strongman Challenge was held last weekend, September 10th – 12th, a great success once again as the community welcomed both Junior and Adult Competitors, along with their support teams, families and/or fans from far and wide. Approximately 3000 [Read more]
Olympian Katie Weatherston Inspires at LEX Awards Banquet THUNDER BAY, ON – Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist Katie Weatherson described her long journey to winning the 2006 Torino Women’s Hockey Tournament to the players of the Lakehead Express Soccer Club (LEX) Saturday, September 11th at the [Read more]
This week 10 students, 5 from Pic Mobert and 5 from Pic River, will begin the Mining Essentials Program in Marathon. Below is a video with Riley Burton who will be offering the program on behalf of Confederation College as well as the original press release from August 2010 when the program was [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helps To Improve Snowmobile Trails Ontario is supporting winter tourism by promoting the sustainability of snowmobile trails across the province. The province will invest $3 million to support the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven [Read more]
September 16, 2010 Watch how this school turns wind into power and benefits from greener choices. [Read more]
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FOR OPP ANTI-RACKETS BRANCH 50 Proud Years of Investigative Excellence ORILLIA, ON – The Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is paying tribute to a specialty unit known for its high standard of policing and expertise in investigations of fraud and enterprise [Read more]
September 16, 2010 3:15 PM McGuinty Government Rebuilding Three Schools; Ontario Students Raise Millions Three schools destroyed in January’s Haiti earthquake will be rebuilt by Ontario. Fundraising efforts by Ontario students have provided millions to help survivors of January’s [Read more]
McGuinty Government Invests in Skills Training Ontario is helping 1,265 skilled newcomers prepare to get jobs that match their education, qualifications and experience. The province is supporting eight successful bridge training programs in Ottawa, Toronto and London that help internationally [Read more]
September 16, 2010 McGuinty Government Supports Effective Consultation With Aboriginal Communities The Ontario government and two First Nations in proximity of the Ring of Fire in Ontario’s Far North have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing issues related to the development of the [Read more]
1st Annual Red Rock Indian Band Carreer Fair NIPIGON, ON – Wednesday, September 15th, rhythmic Pow Wow drumming echoed through the Nipigon Arena today sounding off Day 1 of the First Annual Red Rock Indian Band Career Fair, keeping participants and visitors entertained and enthused. [Read more]
September 15, 2010 McGuinty Government to Introduce Narcotics Safety And Awareness Act Ontario is taking action to reduce the growing abuse of prescription narcotics and controlled substances. Later today the province intends to move forward on a key piece of the recently announced Narcotics [Read more]
