It’s been a rocky year for investors but that doesn’t mean things need to get worse as we near tax loss selling season. Some prudent planning done now can reap dividends later. Generally speaking, most retail investors conduct tax loss selling during the latter part of November and the first [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on their majority win on election night. During the 78 day campaign, the federal Liberal party made several commitments that aim to build and sustain strong [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Further to the Your Vote Matters! Campaign launched on October 14, 2015, the Matawa Chiefs today expressed their encouragement for the increased Indigenous voter turn-out in the five (5) ridings of in the Matawa region during the October 19, 2015 federal election. “The [Read more]
PIC MOBERT FIRST NATION RESIDENT WINS $100,000 WITH ENCORE TORONTO, ON – It’s a big thumbs up from Eugene Desmoulin (above) of Pic Mobert First Nation who won $100,000 with ENCORE (October 16, 2015 LOTTO MAX draw). The winning ticket was purchased at D & D Variety on Highway 17 in White [Read more]
Funding Part of Largest Infrastructure Investment in Province’s History Ontario is increasing tourism and supporting economic growth in the Northeast by investing in local businesses. With investments totalling $659,000 through the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund [Read more]
WHAT IS TRICK OR EAT? Volunteers will be going door to door on Halloween night and will collect non-perishable food items for the local food bank. HOW CAN I HELP? Have 1 or 2 non-perishable food items ready for the Trick or Eat volunteers when they come to your door. WHEN DO VOLUNTEERS VISIT? [Read more]
Liberal scandal continued to dominate question period this week with public and opposition demanding answers from the Premier to come clean about her involvement in the Sudbury by-election talks. The NDP called on the Premier during Question Period this week to answer whether or not she briefed the [Read more]
TVO’s documentary “The doctor will see you now” is a message of hope to Northern Ontario residents; an encouraging and informative film that will hopefully inspire others from our region, from our communities and reserves, to pursue medicine. After 7 years without primary care [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – September 30th Manitouwadge Public School (MPS) was one of thousands of schools and sites across Canada united in remembrance of a very significant individual in our country’s history – Terry Fox. Prior to setting out on the walk in memory of Terry’s [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) presented to the Ontario Standing Committee on Justice Policy at Queen’s Park today to request Bill 52, Protection of Public Participation Act be amended. FONOM is requesting two recommendations to the legislation to [Read more]
Province Releases Draft Far North Land Use Strategy Ontario is launching the next phase in the development of a Far North Land Use Strategy by releasing a draft strategy, and is asking First Nations, stakeholders, and the public to provide their input and ideas. When complete, the strategy will [Read more]
A study by BMO Global Asset Management found that one quarter of already-retired Canadians are surprised to find their savings are not as sufficient as they thought. A key factor is that people are living longer. Statistics Canada says the average Canadian male will live 84 years and females 87 [Read more]
This week, Ontario’s Auditor General issued a report detailing the failings of the Wynne Liberals when it comes to home care across the province. An audit was conducted of 14 Community Care Access Centres (CCAC’s) across the province. It concluded that of the $2.4 billion in tax dollars that [Read more]
I have had an excellent summer touring Algoma-Manitoulin and attending many community events. Many of our communities continue to out-do themselves with fun music festivals, Pow-Wow’s, fishing derbies, parades and wonderful farmers markets. My family and I always enjoy spending our [Read more]
SOURCE AuRico Metals TORONTO, ON – AuRico Metals Inc. (TSX: AMI), (“AuRico” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mineral Streams Inc. (“Mineral Streams”), a private company owning a 0.25% NSR royalty on the Williams mine at Barrick [Read more]
