Posts Tagged ‘local economies’

Barrick Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Barrick Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars TORONTO, ON — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) (Barrick or the “Company”) announced Tuesday (September 12, 2017) that the Company has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 10th consecutive year. The Company [Read more]

Mantha’s News from the Park : Labour Day

Mantha’s News from the Park : Labour Day

As the summer winds down families are getting ready for start of another school year, but first getting ready to enjoy the last weekend of summer.  It’s important to note the importance of this long weekend, Labour Day, a why we celebrate it. Labour Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the [Read more]

MP Carol Hughes “Protecting Great Lakes from Invasive Carp”

MP Carol Hughes “Protecting Great Lakes from Invasive Carp”

NDP PROPOSE TOUGH MEASURES TO PROTECT GREAT LAKES FROM INVASIVE CARP ELLIOT LAKE, ON – The potential devastation of biodiversity in the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp requires a multi-prong approach that includes strong regulatory measures according to New Democrat MPs who plan to [Read more]

Mantha’s Notes From the Park

Mantha’s Notes From the Park

I was pleased to receive news early this week that 2013 Chi-Cheemaun Ferry service will begin on Friday, May 17, with the 8:50 am scheduled departure from Tobermory. This is a big win for our communities as the Chi-Cheemaun not only provides an essential transportation link for travel, but also [Read more]

Attracting Investment To Nipigon

Attracting Investment To Nipigon

McGuinty Government Lays Foundation For Future Growth The Township of Nipigon is identifying investment opportunities that will grow the local economy and create jobs. With support from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) initiative, the township will study the availability of [Read more]

It’s time to stand up for family farms says Hughes

It’s time to stand up for family farms says Hughes

Just like the corner store or local diner, the family farm is disappearing from Canada at a rapid pace.  Since 2007 Canada has lost over 22,000 family farms as the trend toward corporate agriculture picks up steam.  While this may seem like an inevitable conclusion, we should seriously consider [Read more]

New Plan For Nipigon’s Waterfront

New Plan For Nipigon’s Waterfront

McGuinty Government Supporting Economic Development Growth Ontario is helping Nipigon explore the possibility of building a multi-purpose centre and attracting new businesses to its waterfront. With support from the province, Nipigon is developing a waterfront development master plan that will help [Read more]

Lowest Gas Prices in Northshore AND Greenstone
Ontario Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com