OTTAWA, ON –Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes joins with her New Democrat colleagues in unanimously supporting Nycole Turmel as interim leader of the New Democratic Party, while Jack Layton temporarily steps aside to fight a second battle with cancer. “We have overwhelmingly [Read more]
NORTHWATCH HOSTS PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE IN WAWA THURSDAY, JULY 28 Several communities in northern Ontario are allowing themselves to be studied as the possible location for an underground repository for all of Canada’s highly radioactive nuclear reactor waste as part of the nuclear industry’s [Read more]
One of the great things about summer in Ontario is that we get a holiday at the start of three consecutive months. Sandwiched in between the flashier Canada Day and the more widely celebrated Labour Day is our Civic Holiday which is set for the first Monday in August. These holidays are much [Read more]
Retired Justice and Former Two-Term Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Okimaw-Hall named by KWG as Director of Debut Diamonds MONTREAL, PQ – KWG Resources Inc. (TSXV: KWG) is pleased to announce that Her Worship Chief Theresa Okimaw-Hall has been elected a Director of Debut Diamonds Inc. [Read more]
CENTRAL REGISTRATION NUMBER FOR SANDY LAKE EVACUEES WAWA, ON – the Canadian Red Cross has now set up a Central Registration & Inquiry Bureau (CRIB) for all evacuees from Northern Ontario including the Sandy Lake visitors currently residing in Wawa. Now friends and relatives can contact any [Read more]
Sault Ste. Marie Canal Hosts Heritage Teas Sundays in August SAULT STE. MARIE, ON –Spend a leisurely afternoon sipping tea and sampling treats at the Sault Canal’s elegant Superintendent’s Residence. View historic artifacts and listen to music from the 1920s and 30s as Parks Canada staff in [Read more]
July 19, 2011 3:29 PM UPDATE #14 – IMMINENT FIRE THREAT FORCES THE COMPLETE EVACUATION OF KEEWAYWIN FIRST NATION The Council of Keewaywin First Nation has decided that a complete evacuation of the community is now necessary due to the imminent threat posed by a nearby forest fire. This [Read more]
When people stop by a farmers market, as I have been fortunate enough to do recently, they may not see the importance of these bustling open-air market places in terms of food security. The truth is most of us like to stop by and grab something fresh, check out what local artisans might be [Read more]
Swartzendruber was fed through by Victor Nascimento in the opening minute, and the Chill forward barely gave his opponents time to lace up their cleats before the game was 1-0. In what has become the story of the season, the Chill battened down the hatches for the rest of the game, giving up few [Read more]
Issued Capital: 107,549,427 LONDON, ON,/CNW/ – Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortune Coal Limited. (“Fortune Coal”) has entered into a definitive agreement to form a [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – The 60-kilometre long Coastal Hiking Trail winding along Lake Superior’s shore in Pukaskwa National Park will be re-opening on July 15, 2011. The re-opening of the trail marks the completion of significant infrastructure upgrades, including complete reconstruction of the [Read more]
Canada missed an opportunity to add chrysotile asbestos to the U.N.’s list of hazardous substances in mid-June adding to our already degraded international reputation which now includes multiple fossil of the year awards and our foot dragging on signing the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous [Read more]
Council of Canadians supports historic Watershed Declaration by Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation The Council of Canadians is calling on government and industry to recognize the historic Watershed Declaration (link below) announced July 6th by the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation [Read more]
Discover the Parks side of Canada’s national historic sites! SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Saturday, July 16 is Parks Day and that means free admission to all Parks Canada sites. Visit the Sault Ste. Marie Canal and Fort St. Joseph National Historic Sites for a day of adventure and celebrate [Read more]
Article & Photos by Sarah Clowes, EDO, Township of Red Rock RED ROCK, ON – The gloomy weather didn’t keep the people of Red Rock and surrounding communities away on Canada Day. Festivities took place on Salls Street in Red Rock following a 50’s and 60’s theme. The day began with a [Read more]
