MPP Michael Mantha calls for an Independent Public Inquiry to prevent future disaster Michael Mantha, the NDP MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, says an independent public inquiry is the best way to get needed answers about what can be learned following the tragic collapse of a mall roof in Elliot Lake. [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE – NDP MPP Michael Mantha has opened a remote constituency office to aid the people of Elliot Lake following Saturday’s tragedy when the roof-top parking lot outside his constituency office crashed through two floors of the Algo Centre mall. Constituents of Elliot Lake can [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Le Député provincial d’Algoma-Manitoulin Michael Mantha partage un mis-à-jour sur la situation à Elliot Lake après l’effrondement du centre d’achat Algo Centre Mall samedi dernier. [Read more]
MP says community needs to remain united as emergency crew continue efforts ELLIOT LAKE, ON – While the town of Elliot Lake is still recovering from Saturday’s fatal roof-collapse at the Algo Mall. Local MP Carol Hughes is encouraging everyone to stay united and positive as emergency crews [Read more]
Special Meetings of Council: Tuesday, June 26th @ 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers – Management will provide a departmental overview of their respective budgets for the benefit of the public (click for agenda) Wednesday, June 27th @ 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Manitouwadge Municipal Housing [Read more]
Premier McGuinty released the following statement this evening on rescue operations in Elliot Lake: “Ontarians have been hoping and praying that rescuers could reach any survivors in the rubble of the collapsed Algo Mall in Elliot Lake. Today, we learned that the remaining structure has [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Two days ago, a tragic accident in my community united us in shock and in grief. Since then our community has been united in efforts to save every life we can. Earlier today, my community learned that rescue efforts were being abandoned and we are, once again, united in [Read more]
ALGOMA-MANITOULIN-KAPUSKASING – Sometimes it can be difficult to see that parliament can work in a non-partisan way. Scandals heat up, rhetoric becomes entrenched, and significant differences in viewpoints often lead to heated sittings that make for great news broadcasts, but isn’t really [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK – In the north, many of us know all too well the obstacles we face when seeking medical attention. Most of us have travelled hours to see a doctor or specialist. For those who need more serious treatment on a regular basis, this may mean spending many days and hours [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – May 24th, OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter interviews Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes. The two discuss te recent federal budget, CAP program funding cancellation and how they’re ex [Read more]
Federal assistance available under Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement OTTAWA, ON – Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Bruce Hyer is calling local municipalities to consider requesting emergency assistance from the Province, and on the Ontario Government to declare Thunder Bay‘s [Read more]
ORDRE DU JOUR – Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu – à 18 h 30, le 24 mai 2012 Regular Council meeting scheduled for – May 24, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE – CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE – ROLL CALL 3. APPEL ET DÉCLARATION [Read more]
There is very good reason for everyone in Northwestern Ontario to be excited about the growth of the mining sector in our part of the Province. Mineral exploration investments are at an all-time high and we can expect the opening of several new mines in the region to employ hundreds, if not [Read more]
Improvements to Highway 614 to Manitouwadge and Highway 627 to Pic River will include about 45 jobs “I’m pleased to share good news with the people of Algoma-Manitoulin that that resurfacing and improvements on Highway 614 will be completed this year. This final 25-kilometer stretch [Read more]
Coût de vivre au Nord et prix d’essence en Ontario Cette semaine, dans le cadre de l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario, les néo-démocrates ont déposé une motion visant à rendre les prix de l’essence plus prévisibles et plus justes envers les citoyens et citoyennes de la [Read more]
