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FONOM Urging Members to Support Ontario Farmers KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is encouraging its membership to use their influence within their communities to support and promote Ontario farmers by purchasing French’s ketchup. In 2015, French’s [Read more]

The independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI confirms 2015 was another banner year for the global ETFs/ETPs industry, with US$372.0 billion in net new assets – a 10% increase over the 2014 record of US$338.3 billion. Global assets under management grew from US$2.784 trillion to US$2.992 [Read more]

Province Opens Ontario Pavilion at Annual International Convention Ontario is welcoming thousands of delegates attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada annual convention and promoting its position as Canada’s leading mining jurisdiction. Today Minister of Northern [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Earlier this month, during Frosty Days Winter Carnival weekend the Manitouwadge Sparks/Brownie/Guide Unit (guides) in partnership with the Manitouwadge Public Library hosted a Pyjama Reading Party. The event was advertised throughout the community as all families were [Read more]

According to Investor Economics, one million U.S. citizens living in Canada have $30 billion invested in mutual fund industry assets.  Meanwhile, TD Economics reports that over 500,000 Canadians spend significant periods of time in the United States.  While the former likely know their U.S. tax [Read more]

There is no denying the trajectory of women’s rights in western society has been that of a steady rise in fortune. The suffrage movement is often seen as a starting point and it has been 99 years since the right to vote was granted to women across Canada – Manitoba preceded that by two [Read more]

Originally streamed live on CBC January 31, 2016 In the vidoe below from CBC News, 10 Canadians each get 10 minutes, alone to ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau their questions and hear his answers.  The questions are varied and those asking seemed to represent a wide variety of Canadians; men and [Read more]

From CBC The National 1st video below: A student speaks regarding what occurred at the school. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement, confirming the deaths following a school shooting in the town of La Loche, Saskatchewan. If videos loads slowly, click here to open in separate [Read more]

* UPDATE * NAPS Crime Unit Executes Canada-Wide Warrant SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON – On January 21, 2016, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service North West Region Crime Unit laid additional charges of sexual assault and sexual interference against Casey MACDONALD of Calgary, Alberta. MACDONALD will next [Read more]

For many Canadians, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) may be the most advantageous change made to the tax code since RRSPs were launched in 1957.  Many professionals even contend that the popularity of TFSAs will ultimately surpass that of RRSPs. However, despite countless clarifications by [Read more]

From the Canadian Press Video News YouTube channel, published Jan.13, 2016. Soldiers reunite with family in Canada after refugee mission The first of the Canadian soldiers who helped process Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Turkey returned home early Tuesday morning (Jan.12, 2016), entering to the [Read more]

According to a recent survey done by Franklin Templeton, Canadians are generally quite optimistic about their future, with 92% looking forward to retirement. On the whole, Canadians are planning on traveling, spending time with friends and family, and pursuing hobbies. Despite the optimism, 82% are [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – The 1st Manitouwadge Spark/Brownie/Guide unit, accompanied by several Guiders and parents recently shared their voices during an evening of carolling. The group divided into two smaller choirs, half of the girls and adults heading downtown, their holiday spirits [Read more]

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The CP Holiday Train will be travelling across the Northshore this week brining holiday cheer and helping collect donations for local foods banks. Above is the 2015 schedule for stops along the Northshore, for more information about the train, performers or what to [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – In October, thanks in part to mild autumn weather, members of the 1st Manitouwadge Sparks-Brownie-Guide Unit had the opportunity to participate in a national initiative celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Canadian-Dutch Friendship Garden. The girls were invited to [Read more]