MARATHON, ON – It’s that time again, the 2014 municipal electoral race may begin heating up in Marathon as registration for those seeking election has closed and there are nearly double the number of candidates for positions as Town Councillors as there as there are seats to fill. [Read more]
Thank to Mayor Rick Dumas for taking the time out to provide this insightful and informative interview! [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Monday, October 24th OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter had the opportunity to meet with Town of Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas prior to his regular council meeting that evening. He share with OntarioNewsNorth.com his thoughts regarding the results of the recent [Read more]
Thank you! to Elder Diane Richmond for providing all details/info for this article. If you’d like to share your experiences of life on the Northshore or in Greenstone, write Karina Hunter at Editor@OntarioNewsNorth.com MARATHON, ON– Wednesday, July 20th local Elder Diane [Read more]
Marathon Accepting Forest Fire Evacuees MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon has accepted 200 Stage 2 evacuees. The evacuees will be lodged at the Marathon Arena. Town and Fire Department Staff are on site coordinating logistics. “Our Emergency Management Control Group continues to [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – July 1st Marathon Summerfest 2011 was kicked off with their 2nd Annual Summerfest Parade. The parade was much larger than last year’s and included many fun entries and colourfully decorated boats. Later, at the Fish Derby Registration, Captains’ Meeting and [Read more]
Scroll past release to view videos of dignitaries comments at press conference in Pic River, Ontario May 15th, 2011 McGuinty Government Making Forest Industry More Competitive PIC RIVER, ON – Ontario is working with local communities, First Nations and forest industry partners to establish [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Monday, May 23rd, OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter sat with Mayor Rick Dumas, he brought us up to date in regards to his communities’ ongoing projects, the upcoming 2nd annual Summerfest, the opening of the Peninsula Golf Course and more. Dumas explained what [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – When Marathon business ownser Andre Paris first suggested organizing a 10-day festival, many people thought that he might have been biting off more than he could chew but Marathon Summerfest 2010 was a huge success. Since February 2011, Paris has been meeting with the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, January 22nd OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter spoke with Mayor Rick Dumas about upcoming 2011 ROMA/OGRA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association) Combined Conference in Toronto, the ministers Marathon representatives have [Read more]
Scroll down for video interview with Liz Michano, Economic Development Director, Pic River First Nation. PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – Friday, November 12th, dignitaries and residents gathered for the Grand Opening of the Pic River Employment and Business Training Centre. In addition to Pic [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – This week, Marathon Mayor & Council held a public Town Hall Meeting at during which they discussed the ongoing issue of their communities garbage disposal needs. OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/publisher Karina Hunter sat down with Dumas yesterday to hear about the details of [Read more]
MARATHON LABOUR ADJUSTMENT CENTRE GETS EXTENSION Gravelle announces more help for laid-off workers The Ontario government is providing more support to help laid-off workers in Northwestern Ontario. An additional investment of $61,841 by the Ontario government will keep the Marathon Labour [Read more]
