December 19, 2010 Multi-pronged approach needed to solve savings challenge Today the Provinces of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia and Ontario called on the federal government to keep a modest CPP enhancement on the table as part of a package of reforms [Read more]
December 17, 2010 “I am honoured to serve as Ontario’s new Minister of Labour. Our government has always brought a balanced approach to labour relations – and this is something I intend to continue. I will put Ontario workers and their families first. I had an opportunity today [Read more]
December 17, 2010 McGuinty Government Saves Ontarians $50 Million In Annual Interest Costs Ontario announced the official renewal of Teranet Inc.’s exclusive licences to provide electronic land registration and writs services to the province. This will keep the system modern, user-friendly, [Read more]
Full Day of Celebrations Bring the Community Together MANITOUWADGE, ON – Last Saturday, December 11th, the Township of Manitouwadge hosted their annual Community Christmas party. The fun began at noon in the Community Centre auditorium where Santa & Mrs. Claus were in attendance to have [Read more]
December 17, 2010 McGuinty Government Nominates Respected Labour Lawyer To Head Tribunal Ontario has nominated respected labour lawyer Bernard Fishbein as Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB). The nomination is subject to review by the Standing Committee on Government Agencies. Mr. [Read more]
December 17, 2010 Yesterday evening Premier Dalton McGuinty announced that Charles Sousa is the new Minister of Labour following the resignation from Cabinet of Peter Fonseca.”Charles will continue to put Ontario workers and their families first, particularly as we implement the workplace [Read more]
December 16, 2010 McGuinty Government Welcomes Recommendations From Tony Dean’s Expert Panel Ontario is taking action to address the recommendations from an expert panel report that will help improve workplace health and safety. A new Chief Prevention Officer will ensure effective health and [Read more]
LSDP To Present To Nipigon Town Council Lake Superior Discovery Place Inc. (LSDP) has been invited by Nipigon Mayor Richard Harvey to make a presentation to the Nipigon Town Council to explore the idea of locating LSDP in Nipigon. Nipigon has identified a potential site for a Lake Superior [Read more]
December 15, 2010 ESPANLOA MAN GIVES PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ACCOUNT OF STRUGGLES TO GET TREATMENT FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN DenisLendrum Speaks about strugles to access Autism Treatments for children (CLICK to HEAR) OTTAWA, ON – Autism is not a condition with an expiry date, so services available [Read more]
December 16, 2010 McGuinty Government Provides Flexible And Secure Investment Options For Ontarians The interest rate set at 1.25 per cent for Variable-Rate Ontario Savings Bonds (OSB) will remain unchanged for the next six months. This update does not affect the Fixed-Rate and Step-Up Ontario [Read more]
December 15, 2010 New Program Aimed At Newcomers And Culturally Diverse Youth The McGuinty government is helping newcomers and culturally diverse youth enter the job market through mentoring and leadership training in their communities. The government will partner with established community based [Read more]
$2,000 Fine For Constructing A Trail In A Conservation Reserve December 15, 2010 Two Nipigon-area men have been fined $2,000 for constructing a trail in the Nipigon Palisades Conservation Reserve. Robert Bearman and Robert Thorsteinson pleaded guilty to constructing a trail without a work permit [Read more]
December 15, 2010 McGuinty Government Improving Full-Day Kindergarten Program Parents will soon have more flexible options for the before- and after-school programs for children enrolled in full-day kindergarten. This year, a third of schools offering full-day kindergarten also offer before- and [Read more]
December 15, 2010 McGuinty Government Releases 2011 Smart Consumer Calendar Ontario is helping more consumers protect themselves with the release of the 2011 Smart Consumer Calendar. The calendar features different consumer protection themes and tips each month. Topics include what consumers need [Read more]
Canada’s National Parks: A Celebration Just in Time for the Holidays – A New, Lavishly Illustrated Book December 15, 2010 THUNDER BAY, ON, – Just in time for the holiday season, Parks Canada and Canopy have launched Canada’s National Parks: A Celebration, a lavishly illustrated book [Read more]
