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]
“Tim Hudak and the PC’s have put together a document for the North that lacks substance. It is clear that Hudak will continue to neglect Northern Ontario, just as he did when he was the Southern Minister of Northern Development and Mines. He talks about job creation, but under his [Read more]
Goldcorp Canada Ltd. Fined $50,000 After Safety Violation July 14, 2011 Dryden, ON – Goldcorp Canada Ltd., carrying on business as Musselwhite Mine, an underground gold mining operation, was fined $50,000 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a Ministry of Labour [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The July 13th regular meeting of council was held as scheduled in the Council Chambers of the Township of Manitouwadge. Unfortunately the Agenda was never made available online and at this point has yet to be. Many interesting issues were tabled during the meeting including [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, June 28th, several Town Council representatives along side members of the business community gathered at Northwood Adventure Inn for a luncheon hosted by Investors Group District Manager Donna Yocum an Investors Group Financial Planner based out of Marathon and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – July 14th 2011, according to OntarioGasPrices.com Manitouwadge’s Petro-Canada, the only retail gasoline outlet in the community of approximately 2000 residents, was the most costly gas listed in the previous 12 hrs comparable only, on their national map, to prices in [Read more]
Tim Hudak and Ontario PCs Only Party Listening and Delivering for Northern Ontario Families THUNDER BAY, ON — Today, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak released changebook North – the Party’s specific commitments to Northern Ontario families to build stronger communities and create Northern jobs. [Read more]
An American tourist outfitter has been convicted of illegally selling tourist outfitter moose tags during the fall of 2008 and 2009. William R. Hedlund of Batchewana Bay Wilderness Camps and Air Service – an operation north of Sault Ste. Marie – was fined $5,000 on two counts for being party to [Read more]
FROM: EARTHROOTS Independent experts verify Grassy Narrows’ concerns TORONTO, ON – The independent audit of logging in the Whiskey Jack Forest 2004-2009 released recently by the provincial government paints a disturbing picture of a forest in decline. “The audit team found [Read more]
McGuinty Government Working With Municipalities To Improve Services; Reduce Costs Ontario is working with three municipalities to explore opportunities on how to make it easier for people and families to access government services when, where and how they need them. The province has signed [Read more]
McGuinty Government Offers Pensioners Flexibility, While Ensuring Stability Ontario is giving Nortel pensioners greater choice and flexibility in managing their pensions. Measures in the 2011 Budget responded to the request of Ontario Nortel pensioners to allow plan members to opt out of the [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping Ontarians Buy Local A new Ontario wood logo will make it easier for consumers to choose made-in-Ontario wood products and support our economy. The logo offers Ontarians a quick and easy way to identify wood products from Ontario so they can buy local and support the [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encourages Families To Enjoy Camping This Summer Summer is a great time to camp in Ontario’s provincial parks, and whether you’re a new or experienced camper, here are our ten tips that can help make the experience more enjoyable and safe: Use the Park Locator to [Read more]
Although the opening session of the 41st parliament was dominated by the budget and back to work to legislation, there was more being done in the House of Commons that did not make the same kind of fodder for sensational news. In some respects, it is unfortunate since the motions debated in the [Read more]
Rates Increased and Accommodation Included In New Northern Health Travel Grant The government is making it easier for northerners to access health care by raising the reimbursement mileage rate and providing support for accommodation costs under the Northern Health Travel Grant Program, Ontario [Read more]
