QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Timiskaming-Cochrane New Democrat MPP John Vanthof will table a motion in the Ontario Legislature today calling for the creation of a new legislative committee that would be made up of Northern MPPs. “For too long, the Ontario Legislature hasn’t responded to the issues [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Monday, October 24th OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter had the opportunity to meet with Town of Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas prior to his regular council meeting that evening. He share with OntarioNewsNorth.com his thoughts regarding the results of the recent [Read more]
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today introduced a strong, experienced cabinet that will guide Ontario through an uncertain global economy by focusing on job creation and economic growth. Dwight Duncan remains Minister of Finance and adds Deputy Premier to his responsibilities. Deb Matthews also [Read more]
MPP Michael Gravelle Pleased Premier Is Prioritizing Northern Ontario NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Election Night (October 6, 2011) OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter spoke with successful candidates from Algoma-Manitoulin (NDP Michael Mantha) and Thunder Bay-Superior North (Liberal Michael [Read more]
Algoma-Manitoulin NDP Candidate Michael Mantha speaks with a constituent in Manitouwadge. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – As the days countdown to the Ontario 2011 General Election, candidates work to reach out to as many constituents as possible, to hear from and share their [Read more]
90 groups unite to urge Ontario’s political parties to prioritize mental health and addictions TORONTO,ON – Ninety organizations throughout Ontario have added their voices to the Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Alliance to urge the political parties to commit to improving care and [Read more]
From the Editor: THUNDER BAY, ON – September 21st through 23rd municipal leaders and representatives from accross Northwestern Ontario gathered for the NOMA (Northwestern Ontario Muncipalities Association) Northwestern Regional Conference. This year’s conference was a collaboration [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – After the Algoma-Manitoulin Candidates’ Night in Manitouwadge September 16th, 2011 OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter spoke with candidates, offering them an opportunity to add to anything that had been covered during the evening. Above is the interview with [Read more]
Incumbent Liberal MPP Mike Brown at Candidates’ Night in Manitouwadge September 16, 2011. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – After the Algoma-Manitoulin Candidates’ Night in Manitouwadge September 16th, 2011 OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter spoke with [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON– Friday, September 16th, 2011 OntarioNewsNorth.com proudly sponsored the 2011 Algoma-Manitoulin Candidates’ Night at Manitouwadge High School auditorium and Broadcast Live online with a live chat through which people could (and did) ask their questions. In attendance at [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Organizers of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Conference announced today that Progressive Conservative Leader, Tim Hudak, and New Democratic Party Leader, Andrea Horwath, have confirmed their participation in the scheduled Provincial Leaders debate on Northern issues in [Read more]
Manitouwadge Hosts Provincial Candidates Night Broadcast LIVE! throughout the riding – Local media assist MANITOUWADGE, ON – With only a few days since the writ was dropped, the Government of Ontario officially announced the beginning of the Provincial Election campaign September 1st [Read more]
Liberals Promote Strongest Team, Strongest Plan, Strongest Leader — Backed By Results MISSISSAUGA, ON — Premier Dalton McGuinty kicked off the provincial election campaign today — telling enthusiastic supporters that the Ontario Liberal Plan for a stronger Ontario is working and keeping the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Over 100 people joined Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle yesterday, August 25th, as he celebrated the opening of his campaign office on Algoma Steet with a BBQ. Biography from Gravelle’s website… Michael Gravelle was first [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]
