May 13, 2010 2:20 PM McGuinty Government Enforcement Blitz Helping Reduce Falls Hazards Ontario is taking additional action to improve the safety of workers on construction sites by increasing enforcement of violations and enhancing awareness of safety measures. The province is implementing new [Read more]
Pictured are Parent Council President Denis Lanteigne (Left) and Principal Brian Johnson as they worked diligently last Friday to keep up with demand from hungry students; cooking hot dogs and hamburgers which were sold as part of ongoing fundraising activies at Manitouwadge High [Read more]
Feature Film Casting in Thunder Bay Award winning ‘Bay City’ feature film director Rodney Dwira is holding open casting calls to find actors and extras for his new police drama feature film ‘10-57’. The film, budgeted under a million dollars, will be shooting in Thunder Bay between mid-June [Read more]
May 12, 2010 3:30 PM McGuinty Government Introduces Not-For-Profit Corporations Act Ontario is taking action to make it easier for not-for-profit corporations to operate and do business in today’s marketplace while strengthening the economy and creating jobs. Ontario’s not-for-profit [Read more]
HUGHES ADVOCATES CONSUMER PROTECTION ON FAIRNESS AT THE PUMPS ACT OTTAWA – Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes spoke in the House of Commons last night to voice her concerns with the Conservative governments Fairness at the Pumps Act. Bill C-14 is meant to address significant problems [Read more]
Spring Clean-up week in Manitouwadge by Karina Hunter Spring Clean-up Week continued in Manitouwadge today as Public Works several employees traveled Neebig Ave. with a loader, operated by Jody Hachey and dump truck to collect items residents had put to the curb. This is a great opportunity to [Read more]
DATE: May 11, 2010 SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION (MARATHON, ON.) –On May 10, 2010 at 07:48am the Marathon OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 17 approximately 2 km West of Neys Provincial Park. A tractor trailer travelling East bound left the roadway on a [Read more]
May 11, 2010 9:15 AM McGuinty Government Celebrates National Nursing Week Nurses play a key role in delivering health care and are now using more of their skills to take on diverse roles within the system, benefiting all Ontarians. Since 2003 the government has created more than 10,000 nursing [Read more]
MARIHUANA, CIGARETTES SEIZED (WHITE RIVER, ON.) – On May 7, 2010 at approximately 11:14 pm Superior East OPP in White River had occasion to stop a westbound 2009 Pontiac, black in colour bearing British Columbia plates, on Highway 17 20 kilometres south of White River for a traffic violation. [Read more]
May 10, 2010 9:45 AM McGuinty Government Adding 14 More Clinics, Increasing Access To Care Ontario is calling for applications for 14 new Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics as part of the government’s commitment to increase access to family health care. The call for applications closes on June [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT Health Alert By David Bodunde, Rph Ice for sports injury pain The next time you injure yourself playing sports or exercising, remember the acronym RICE, which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. Ice provides relief by slowing the inflammation and swelling that [Read more]
2010 SPRING FLING VARIETY SHOW For details of the 2010 Spring Fling Variety Show held at the Manitouwadge High School Theatre May 2nd, visit the original post at www.OntarioNewsNorth.com/?p=11636 More videos/photos to post later today. Below:Another James Wilkinson Performance Below: Musician [Read more]
Preschoolers celebrate special women by Karina Hunter Thursday May 6th and Friday May 7th, week-long preparations by students and staff of Manitouwadge Nursery School (MNS) culminated in two Mother’s Day Tea Parties. Festivities were held over two days to ensure that all children who attend [Read more]
M&M Fundraiser a Success by Karina Hunter Yesterday, Marathon’s M&M Meat Shops was among those across Canada that held their 22nd Annual M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC). The community event raises public awareness [Read more]
From the Editor… It has been just 6 short weeks since the regional launch of OntarioNewsNorth.com and I couldn’t be more pleased with the response I’ve received across the Northshore! Since March, I’ve welcomed many new contributors from across the region that provide a wide range of [Read more]
