Mapping the North: Northern Ontario Infrastructure now just a click away Northern Policy Institute is pleased to launch the Northern Ontario Infrastructure Map, an interactive tool that displays various infrastructure assets within Northern Ontario. According to map designer Julien Bonin, the [Read more]
MP and Minister of Status of Women Patty Hajdu Announces First Issuance of the Canada Child Benefit in Thunder Bay-Superior North THUNDER BAY, ON – Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North and Minister of Status of Women announced that families eligible for the [Read more]
Rec’vd from the office of MPP Michael Mantha June 22, 2016 ___________________ 16 June, 2016 The Hon. Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy 4th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1 Re: Gas Prices Dear Minister, People across Ontario, and especially the North, are being [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is encouraged that on June 16, 2016, the National Energy Board (NEB) determined that TransCanada’s Energy East project applications are complete and it will now enter a 21 month review process before it goes to the [Read more]
Province Enhancing Digital Infrastructure in the North Ontario is providing more communities in the North with access to broadband internet service. With an investment of more than $2.3 million through the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the Chukuni Communities [Read more]
Canadians have many options when it comes to managing their investment portfolios. Most opt for full-service investments firms while others choose discount brokerages or robo advisor services. Those choosing to go it alone should make sure they fully understand their options before proceeding. [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Last week Manitouwadge Public School Grade 7 and 8 students were treated to an amazing adventure at the Skills Canada Trades event in Marathon. The students saw, and had hands-on experience with, many of the different employment opportunities that are available to them [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) – The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, along with Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Marc Serré, Member [Read more]
A poll done by BMO Financial Group found that one-quarter of Canadians do not feel comfortable discussing finances with their children and another 28 per cent do not feel they have the resources to talk with children about financial matters. While 64 per cent of Canadians noted that the current [Read more]
Misrepresentation of FAO’s opinion further sign of Liberal contempt for independent watchdogs: NDP QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Today, another of the province’s independent watchdogs has written to point out the Liberal Government’s disrespect for their office. This time, Financial [Read more]
Province Helps Next Generation Business Leaders Ontario is investing in the next generation of promising entrepreneurs by providing access to training and mentoring to launch their ideas into businesses and scale up their ventures. Today at the 11th annual Ontario Centres of Excellence Discovery [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) / Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) 56th Northeastern Municipal Conference starts Wednesday, May 11 and runs through to Friday, May 13 in Timmins, Ontario. The conference venue is the McIntyre Community Centre, 85 McIntyre [Read more]
DARE TO DREAM: WITH LOTTO MAX TORONTO, ON – Gary Bower and Doreen Cook of Sioux Lookout are celebrating after winning $498,402.50 with LOTTO MAX (December 4, 2015 draw) on a ticket purchased at DJ’s Gas Bar Ltd. on Front Street in Sioux Lookout. The pair matched six out of the seven numbers [Read more]
Northern Highways Program Strengthening Provincial Transportation Network Ontario is investing in highway infrastructure in Northeastern Ontario to make travel easier and safer. Through the Northern Highways Program, the province is investing a total of $11.3 million in four projects to: [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) – April 29, 2016, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, [Read more]
