East Fire Region There were no new fires today in the East Fire Region today. There are four forest fires burning in the East Fire Region by the end of the evening of July 2. High winds and gusts coming across the province from the west are expected to dry out forest fuels further. The [Read more]
Congratulations to the Grade 8 graduates of St.Martin’s Elemntary School The following awards were distributed at the graduation ceremony: Athletic Proficiency Award sponsored by Knights of Columbus – Danica Jones and Brent McBride Christian Living Award sponsored by Catholic [Read more]
July 2, 2010 10:30 AM Toronto Business Has Plans To Pass On Savings With Lower Prices Ontario businesses opened their doors to a new era of growth and prosperity. By modernizing an out of date, 50-year old tax system, Ontario is providing tax cuts to families and businesses and implementing the [Read more]
Bingo Players fill Legion Hall by Karina Hunter WHITE RIVER, ON – July 1st, 2010 – Bingo players from White River, Wawa, Hornepayne and Manitouwadge brought their dabbers and good luck charms to the White River Legion today for a chance at a $1000 pot. There was a time when it was difficult [Read more]
Creating Jobs For Ontario Families McGuinty Government’s Open Ontario Plan Helps Families Get Ahead The Harmonized Sales Tax is now in effect – and that means a stronger economy with more competitive businesses that create more jobs for hard-working Ontario families. In more than 140 [Read more]
As part of the Marathon Summerfest celebrations, the Marathon & District Museum is challenging YOU to a Historic Scavenger Hunt. What is a Historic Scavenger Hunt you say? Well, the questions are all associated with Marathon’s history, the answers to these questions can be found around [Read more]
Fireworks celebrations on July 1st do not escape Harmonized Sales Tax THUNDER BAY – Canada Day celebrations this year will have a little less bang for the buck as the Harper-McGuinty HST will make it more expensive to buy even fireworks. It’s a fitting start to how this unfair tax shift will [Read more]
The Summerfest team, volunteers from businesses and organizations throughout Marathon, held their last meeting this week. It seems that everything continues to be on track for an incredible 10 days of festivities which will kick off tomorrow with a parade (beginning at the Curling Club) and [Read more]
West Fire Region Wednesday, June 30, 2010 There will not be a media advisory for July 1st 2010. The next advisory will come Friday July 2 2010 June 30 produced another quiet day in the West Fire Region There are six fires active in the region. The fire hazard is moderate for most of the region. [Read more]
VICTORIA AVENUE, THUNDERBAY BECOMES MOVIE SET THIS WEEKEND Feature Film 10-57 Started Filming in Thunder Bay; Victoria Ave East was closed on Sunday 27th June for Major Film Scene Filmmakers and industry professionals have descended on Thunder Bay this summer for the shooting of feature film [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supports Local Manufacturing And Job Creation Ontario is helping a Toronto-based aerospace company develop new technologies and create jobs. Firan Technology Group (FTG) is expanding their range of advanced materials and other technologies for printed circuit boards used in [Read more]
Hyer: It’s incumbent upon Canadians to appreciate what makes Canada special THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Bruce Hyer is celebrating Canada Day in Terrace Bay and Thunder Bay, and points in between along the North Shore this year. He took the opportunity to speak about Canada’s [Read more]
Félicitations! Le personnel, les élèves de l’École publique Franco-Manitou aimeraient féliciter les finissants Alexia Dubois et Yannick Larouche d’avoir terminé leurs études de 8e année. Le lundi 21 juin 2010, le personnel, les élèves de l’École publique Franco-Manitou ainsi que [Read more]
$45,000 Fine for Removing Aggregate From Unlicensed Area Lafarge Canada Inc. has pleaded guilty to operating in an unlicensed area adjacent to its quarry operation in Dawson Township, Manitoulin Island. The company was fined $45,000 and was ordered to rehabilitate the vertical rock faces located on [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Tax Plan Will Strengthen Economy And Create Jobs There will be no change in tax for 83 per cent of purchases when the Harmonized Sales Tax comes into effect on July 1st. From a morning coffee and newspaper, to municipal transit passes, cable, clothing and basic [Read more]
