The Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant takes place at Laurentian University's Fraser Auditorium this weekend.
The preliminary competition takes place starting at 8 p.m. May 13 and the final competition and crowning takes place starting at 8 p.m. May 14.
The competition features 43 delegates from across Northern Ontario and as far south as Georgian Bay. The winner receives $10,000 in prizes, including a $2,000 cash scholarship.
The event acknowledges community and volunteer work, scholastics, fitness, talent, public speaking, and interview and personal presence. Since 2005, the pageant has raised more than $200,000 for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer.
Admission to the Friday evening event is $10, and Saturday evening $20. A weekend pass is $25.