Posts Tagged ‘Northwestern Ontario News’
Written by admin on 18 May 2010
Manitouwadge Museum opens thanks to Volunteers by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.17.10 The Manitouwadge Museum opened it’s doors to the public for the summer season today. The museum holds the most comprehensive collection of historical artifacts, documents and information pertaining to [Read more]
Written by Township of Manitouwadge on 18 May 2010
Reckless dumping of garbage endangers Manitouwadge residents MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday May 14th, 2010 The photo below was taken of the Public Works employees near the bear dumpster located across from the soccer field to highlight the reckless dumping of waste, debris and hazardous [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 18 May 2010
THUNDER BAY DETATCHMENT OPP OPP ARREST AND CHARGE IMPAIRED DRIVERS OVER WEEKEND (THUNDER BAY, ON) On Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at approximateley 12:25 am (25 after midnight), a Highway Safety Division Officer ws on patrol in the araea of Highway 11/17 and Oliver Road, when he bserved a 2003 Lincoln [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 17 May 2010
May 17, 2010 2:15 PM McGuinty Government’s Proposed Act Will Deliver Results For Business As part of Open Ontario, the province is taking steps to support economic growth and foster simpler, better and faster interaction between government and business. Today the province introduced the Open [Read more]
Written by NewsWire on 16 May 2010
Enviroshake® puts a high-tech and hard-wearing twist on cedar shingles May 14, 2010 RAISING THE ROOF Traditional cedar shakes add beauty and rustic charm to a home’s exterior. But wind, rain and fluctuating temperatures can exact a heavy toll, requiring a homeowner to replace the roof every 10 [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 16 May 2010
May 13, 2010 2:00 PM Decision Aims To Bring More Stability To The Hog Marketing System Producers will now have greater clarity and stability in the way hogs are marketed in Ontario.The Honourable Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has concluded a ministerial review of [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2010
MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.13.10 This Thursday, May 13th, Manitouwadge’s Annual Community Yard Sale was held at the Recreation Centre Arena. Throughout the weeks preeceding the event, residents were encouraged to drop off furniture or household items, in good condition, which they no longer [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2010
Manitouwadge residents Share the Care by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE , ON – Saturday, May 15th, the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group (MCAG) held their annual Share the Care fundraising Walk. Participants had pledge sheets which stated their intent to participate in the 5km walk, run, or [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2010
Dreams Come True as Nipigon Opens Paddle to the Sea Park (Nipigon, ON) Despite a bit of chilly weather, the opening of the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park was well attended and enjoyed international participation with a wooden Paddle-to-the-Sea carving sent all the way to Northwestern Ontario from [Read more]
Written by admin on 15 May 2010
Northshore Relay for Life in need of Sponsors by Karina Hunter The Northshore Relay for Life committee, 14 volunteers chaired by Suzanne Matheson, met in Manitouwadge at the boardroom of the General Hospital Tuesday evening to discuss progress and identify tasks yet to be assigned to a specific [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 15 May 2010
McGuinty Government Reducing Time Paramedics Spend In Hospitals, Creating Jobs Ontario is helping hospitals create more nursing positions dedicated to assisting patients who arrive in emergency rooms (ERs) by ambulance. The province is providing $9.6 million for municipalities to create over 90 [Read more]
Written by Ecole Secondaire lOree des Bois on 15 May 2010
Environmental awareness at l’Orée des Bois Friday, May 7th l’École secondaire l’Orée des Bois students, in partnership with the township of Dubreuilville, participated in a Spring Clean-up of the outskirts of their community. The effort went on throughout Education Week to help [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 May 2010
MMHA Season Ends by April Robinson and Karina Hunter Saturday May 1st, Manitouwadge Minor Hockey Association (MMHA) hosted their annual year-end banquet at the Recreation Centre auditorium. Parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and most especially hockey players of all shapes and sizes [Read more]
Written by admin on 14 May 2010
As the deadline for registrations for the 2010 Miss Strongman competition draws near (Tomorrow, Friday, May 14th) OntarioNewsNorth.com looks back at last year’s Miss Strongman, an incredible young woman with ties to not only Dubreuiliville but Manitouwadge as well… Dubreuilville’s [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 13 May 2010
NATSCO Mechanical Contractors Inc. Fined $70,000 After Worker Seriously Injured May 13, 2010 3:15 PM Sarnia, Ont. – NATSCO Mechanical Contractors Inc., a Sarnia-based company, was fined $70,000 on May 10 for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker [Read more]