‘Northern Ontario Economy’ Information
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 02 September 2011
McGuinty Government Helping To Reduce Energy Costs, Protect Jobs Ontario is helping Tembec General Partnership reduce energy costs, stay competitive and protect 550 jobs at its newsprint mill in Kapuskasing. Through the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) program, the company is receiving [Read more]
Written by Confederation College on 01 September 2011
Start Date – September 1, 2011 OPSEU Support Staff Union are in legal strike position as of midnight, September 1, 2011 Confederation College campuses will be open and operating All programs will begin September 6, 2011 Students are encouraged to continue with their plans to start the school [Read more]
Written by Jackie Jung RN on 01 September 2011
Remarkable School Children Come Through for the MCAG! Submitted by Jackie Jung MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, August 27th, 2011 the 2nd Annual Share the Care Bike Fundraiser for the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group was held in Manitouwadge under a warm late summer sun. 10 Bikers took up the [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 31 August 2011
McGuinty Government Helping To Keep Energy Costs Down, Protect Jobs Ontario is helping a gold mine in the Hemlo area near Marathon reduce its energy costs, stay competitive and protect 545 jobs Through the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) program, Williams Operating Corporation will [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 30 August 2011
Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of Davis’ collaborations with other [Read more]
Written by Municipality of Wawa on 29 August 2011
Municipality of Wawa learns more about Canada’s plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel Municipality of Wawa representatives visited Toronto last week to meet with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) to learn about Canada’s plan for the long-term management of used [Read more]
Written by MPP Mike Brown on 29 August 2011
MPP Mike Brown Reflects On CLUAH Public Sessions Encouraging Constituents To Submit Comments As many of my constituents know, I attended four of the five public presentations and meetings regarding the Crown Land Use Atlas Harmonization initiative of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The open [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 29 August 2011
THEFT/MISCHIEF AT LOCAL BUSINESS CHAPLEAU, ON – August 28, 2011 Superior East OPP in Chapleau were advised of mischief to a motor vehicle at a local business onParliament Blvd., in Chapleau. Theft of a tire and two rims was also reported. Police investigation is continuing. Anyone with [Read more]
Written by Sean Irwin on 27 August 2011
The Township of Terrace Bay held its inaugural lighthouse street festival on Friday August 26th and it seemed like the entire town came out to celebrate. The festival was organized by the Municipality and its volunteer partners as a way to enjoy the new downtown area. Some of the festival [Read more]
Written by admin on 26 August 2011
A&W Goes Cruisin’ with the MS Society of Canada $1 from every Teen Burger to benefit the MS Society on August 27 THUNDER BAY, ON – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced a nationwide promotional partnership with iconic Canadian hamburger franchise A&W. This week all 700 [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 25 August 2011
McGuinty Government Building A Stronger Minerals Industry, Economic Growth The Ring of Fire office is now officially open in Thunder Bay. The Ring of Fire could become one of the world’s largest discoveries of chromite, and the only one in North America. It has the potential to [Read more]
Written by Confederation College on 25 August 2011
COMMUNITY MEMBERS CELEBRATE OPENING OF THE REGIONAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) AT CONFEDERATION COLLEGE THUNDER BAY, ON — The Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North and Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder Bay [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 23 August 2011
Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of Davis’ collaborations with other [Read more]
Written by admin on 23 August 2011
PowerPlan STREET TALK EPISODE 4 ONLINE While out on the streets of Wawa the Economic Development Corporation asked local youth if they have ever thought of entrepreneurship or owning a business as a career choice. Entrepreneurship is often not viewed as a career choice for many youth. In fact, [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 22 August 2011
McGuinty Government Helping Municipal Leaders Invest In Local Priorities Ontario now has stronger, healthier and safer communities thanks to a solid partnership between the province and its municipalities. Premier McGuinty spoke to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario at their annual [Read more]