TORONTO, ON – Ontario residents check your LOTTO 6/49 tickets! A ticket sold in Owen Sound has won the LOTTO 6/49 jackpot for the Saturday, February 2, 2019 draw. The ticket is worth $33,396,099.00. There were some other great wins across the province: The Guaranteed $1 Million [Read more]
Do you want to gain experience and make a difference in Northern Ontario? For the sixth year in a row, Northern Policy Institute is looking for students to join our team this summer. Experience North, Northern Policy Institute’s summer placement program, builds capacity through experience as [Read more]
Lighting Safety is a Bright Idea During the holiday season, it’s important to enjoy time spent with family and friends. It is also the time of year where most Canadians are using a lot of electricity with additional Christmas lights on, the furnace running, spacer heaters on, the stove cooking [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Triste nouvelle pour la francophonie ontarienne. Le gouvernement progressiste-conservateur de l’Ontario annonçait dans son énoncé politique, du jeudi 15 novembre 2018, de ne pas aller de l’avant avec l’Université de l’Ontario français et de [Read more]
National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month Did you know that floods are the most common natural hazard in Canada? They are mostly caused by heavy rainfall and/or quickly melting snow and ice. If you know you live in an area that is prone to flooding or you are worried that your home may [Read more]
With the upcoming legalization of Cannabis on October 17th, 2018 the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to take this opportunity to remind hunters to always practice safe, responsible and sober hunting. “The handling of a firearm is a very serious matter and safe handling [Read more]
NortheastLynx Update : October 5, 2018 Dear Mayor George Lefebvre, My colleague, Eric Boutilier of All Aboard Northern Ontario, has asked me to provide you and your colleagues with an update on our upcoming NortheastLynx proposal for the revival of the former Ontario Northland Transportation [Read more]
Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) Looks Forward to Implementation of Premier Ford’s Promise RE: Passenger Rail It has been 6 months since our PC Leader (now Premier) Doug Ford promised to bring back full passenger rail service to the North. At the time, this was welcome news should [Read more]
Northern Ontario is experiencing a demographic shift and a population decline. Fueled by natural aging, low fertility rates, a rising life expectancy and an increase of out-migration, the 11 northern districts require a comprehensive, coordinated and inclusive newcomer attraction and retention [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with Ontario’s recent announcement of the government’s plan to develop a provincial forestry strategy to reduce red tape and create an environment that supports growth and competitiveness within the sector. As announced by [Read more]
The press release below from the Rainy River District OPP includes important information for everyone to be aware of as well as some helpful tips regarding how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. FORT FRANCES, ON – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want you to confirm [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – The Government of Canada is investing $123,000 in Science North over the next three years to deliver Girls’ Summer Science Camps across Northern Ontario during the summers of 2018, 2019 and 2020. Science North is among the recipients of funding through the Natural Sciences and [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Monday, the NDP’s labour critic, Jamie West, said that by cancelling the minimum wage increase, Doug Ford is taking more than $2,000 a year out of the pocket of minimum wage earners. West said that with that kind of financial strain being inflicted on [Read more]
Restricted Fire Zones Northeast fire region Due to the extreme fire hazard, recent heavy lightning, little precipitation and increased forest fire, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry implemented Restricted Fire Zones across a major part of the northeast and central region as outlined [Read more]
Dr. Paul Miron appointed as Program Director for NOSM Family Medicine program The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul Miron as Program Director of the School’s Family Medicine Residency Program, effective June 30, 2018. Miron—an alumnus [Read more]
