THUNDER BAY, ON – Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay is renovating two homes in Marathon, Ontario, and is desperately seeking families in need. For the very first time, the not-for-profit organization is looking to provide homes for families outside of Thunder Bay, but is having a difficult [Read more]
TRAVELLING THE BACK ROADS After playing a great annual festival on Vancouver Island at the end of July, two hard working, diesel-powered Bluebird buses full of gear and talented people are now headed to Ontario. Count ’em: Songwriters Bill Poss and Tiff Ginn, Guitarist and Keyboard [Read more]
CROSSOVER INSIDER Every sport has its key moment- that decisive event that changed the future of the game. In 1947, when Jackie Robinson set foot onto a baseball field wearing the number 42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Major League Baseball had its key moment. Jackie Robinson was the first African [Read more]
Information & Photos courtesy of Tyler Davis (Crossover Video & Games) MARATHON, ON – During Marathon Summerfest, Crossover Video & Games teamed up with the Marathon Theatre to bring Marathon gamers the opportunity to play their favourite Nintendo Wii games on the big screen. [Read more]
WHITE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Children are getting their fishing gear ready for the Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday, July 13th. Last weekend’s derby at Rainbow Falls was incredibly successful and it is expected that Saturday’s will be equally enjoyable (CLICK HERE for [Read more]
INSIDE REVIEW Twilight is arguably one of the most successful film franchises of all time. With over 3 Billion dollars of worldwide box office dollars to its credit, it’s hard to dispute that there may not be another franchise to reach those gaudy numbers in quite some time. It was no surprise [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – In order to help facilitate your review of the information provided by Stillwater Canada Inc. the Information Requests received between March 4, 2013 to June 26, 2013 have been consolidated into one webpage which can be found at the following [Read more]
Courtesy of John Hooper Sr. MARATHON , ON – Evan Honan and Ross McWatch hit home runs to lead the Jagerbombers over the LaFarge Brewers 17-14. Pat Bananish hit a homer in a losing cause. Rob Joy picked up the win. Skylar Christianson-Joy took his first loss of the season for LaFarge. [Read more]
CROSSOVER INSIDER Here’s hoping that everyone had a fantastic Canada Day! The Staff at Crossover Video and Games would like to use this opportunity to thank all of our loyal customers from across the North Shore for your continued support. We are proud to be a local, Canadian owned business! [Read more]
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Nathan Davis, Tristan Vollett, and Craig Cherneski each hit two home runs as the CrossOver Video Blue Jays defeated Barrick 18-11. Ben Kowalczyk hit two home runs for Barrick. He also pitched in the loss. Vollett picked up the win for the Blue [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]
FROM THE EDITOR: I thought this story was a great example of how important post secondary education options are in our Northshore communities AND of how they benefit our communities long-term. CONGRATULATIONS! to Tabatha and all the graduates from Confederation College’s Northwestern Ontario [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – 10 students from the Northshore and Wawa Campuses of Confederation College crossed the stage today in Marathon at the 2013 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs. In attendance were family and friends of the students as well as [Read more]
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Despite being out homered three to one, Mobert pulled out a close one with Barrick, 11-10. Robert Gugelyk hit Mobert’s lone HR, while Ben Kowalczyk, Ian Dickie and Neil Esarte hit long balls for Barrick. Tanya Desmoulin got her second win of [Read more]
**Watch for Fred Eaglesmith Ticket GIVE-A-WAYs this summer on OntarioNewsNorth.com and WIN your tickets to Fred’s Marathon Moose Hall performance FREE! The summer tradition of quality back roads music concerts with Fred Eaglesmith’s Traveling Show continues August 10-14, 2013 in Northern [Read more]
