Hyer: “We must work to protect this crucial life-sustaining resource.” OTTAWA, ON – MP Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay-Superior North) is recognizing World Water Day today, March 22nd, by speaking out on the importance of potable freshwater to people in Canada and around world, and on sustainable [Read more]
VANCOUVER, BC — Balmoral Resources Ltd. (“Balmoral” or the “Company”) CA:BAR -3.19% (otcqx:BALMF) has been advised by GTA Resources and Mining Inc. (“GTA”) that drilling has resumed on the Company’s Northshore Property located in the Hemlo-Schreiber [Read more]
You may have heard: the retirement security of Canadians is under threat. At the World Economic Forum in January, Stephen Harper called the future of Canada’s Old Age Security (OAS) program into question. OAS provides supplementary income to 98% of Canadians over the age of 65. The government has [Read more]
by Michael Mantha, MPP Algoma-Manitoulin As critic for Northern Development and Mines I had the opportunity to meet with folks from around the world this week at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conference with my colleague France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt. [Read more]
New Website will aid development and grow businesses and industry in northern Ontario TORONTO, ON – Today, at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, the Greenstone Municipal Economic Development Office (GMED) launched a comprehensive new website that will [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The positive interactions between students, staff and visitors at MPS have become one of the many reasons our school has such a friendly and personable tone which resonates throughout the building. Along with other schools across the country, our school participated on [Read more]
Motion passes Parliament unanimously, government must now follow through OTTAWA, ON – Monday night in Parliament, MPs voted unanimously to commit the federal government to boosting financial support for First Nations students to bring them to par with provincial schools. The NDP motion, based [Read more]
by Alan Ouellet, Owner Footstomp Fightwear & Apparel Geraldton MMA Competitor Lloyd Valley. Submitted photo GERALDTON, ON – March 3rd will be a typical Saturday night for most residents of the great white north, However for 3 of our fellow northern boys it will be nothing short of true [Read more]
Public safety will not be compromised OTTAWA, ON – Bill C-19, the government’s bill to end registration requirements for non-restricted firearms such as hunting rifles and shotguns, comes up for its final House of Commons vote Tuesday evening, at Third Reading. Standing firm on a long-time [Read more]
“Ask the NWMO” is a question-and-answer feature that will be appearing regularly on OntarioNewsNorth.com providing an opportunity for you to pose questions directly to NWMO staff about Canada’s plan for managing used nuclear fuel over the long term. Communities like Wawa, Schreiber, [Read more]
FAMILY LITERACY DAY TERRACE BAY, ON – The afternoon of January 27, 2012 the students, staff, and parents of St. Martin School celebrated Family Literacy Day. The afternoon began with our Librarian, Marylyn Turcotte reading “The Good Samaritan” to staff, students, and parents. [Read more]
Hyer tables Motion M-289 to defer medical resident debt repayment until training is completed OTTAWA, ON – MP Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay-Superior North) is calling on the federal government to remove barriers to health care accessibility for rural and Northern residents. Health Canada estimated [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – January 25th through 27th members of Northern Ontario media were invited to participate in a media tour sponsored by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to provide them with information and resources to more accurately cover news related to the NWMO’s Adaptive Phased [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON– A historic meeting took place today where representatives from Canadian and First Nations Governments met to discuss priorities, dialogue on issues and highlight the importance of the relationship between the Government of Canada and the First Nations of Turtle Island. Chiefs from [Read more]
From Batchewana First Nation “First Nations Rally, In Honour of the Treaties” SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – – First Nations from across the country will transform plans into action through a rally to be held on January 24, 2012 to send a clear message to all of Canada that the Treaties [Read more]
