With two lanes open, work on second span set to resume With the re-opening of the Nipigon River Bridge to two lanes of traffic last week, work will resume Tuesday on the remainder of the project. The next phase of work includes the demolition of the former bridge in order to make way for the [Read more]
Province Allowing Wood Frame Buildings up to Six Storeys Ontario is introducing safer, more flexible and affordable design options for the construction of wood frame buildings. Through changes to the Ontario Building Code, wood frame buildings can now be built up to six storeys high, raising the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Confederation College officially opened the Ontario Power Generation BioEnergy Learning and Research Centre (OPG-BLRC) yesterday as part of BioEconomy Week. Partners, supporters and community members were on hand for the opening and had the opportunity to participate in a [Read more]
The Ontario government is investing $21,800 to support economic development in Thunder Bay-Superior North. With support from our government’s Rural Economic Development (RED) Program, the Top of the Lake Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with other area Chambers, is creating a shop-local [Read more]
New Health Link to Co-ordinate Care for Seniors and Patients with Complex Conditions High needs patients in the City of Thunder Bay Integrated District Network (IDN) will soon benefit from better coordinated care from a new Health Link bringing together all health providers in the community. [Read more]
The following statement was release December 9, 2013 by the Hon. Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines; interview with Minister Gravelle below. “I am pleased that we have been able to find a solution to the situation faced by the Township of Manitouwadge regarding [Read more]
Gravelle and Mauro announce funding increase for Superior North EMS Ontario is strengthening land ambulance services to ensure continued access to emergency health care for the residents of Thunder Bay and the area through a 4.8% funding increase to the Superior North EMS, the district’s [Read more]
The provincial Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will be traveling to Thunder Bay on April 3rd. The committee has been traveling across the province listening to the budget submissions of Ontarians and recently announced it would add a stop in Thunder Bay. Through the subcommittee [Read more]
New Ontario Government Supporting Health Research and Creating Jobs Ontario is enhancing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research in Thunder Bay. With support from the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI) will soon be [Read more]
Gravelle announces funding for cultural mapping, digitizing projects Ontario is helping two area municipalities and two Aboriginal organizations tap into cultural creativity to generate opportunities for economic growth, create new jobs and increase access to historical information. The Ministry of [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Health and Wellness Ontario is helping promote physical activity and healthy living in the riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North. Through the Healthy Communities Fund, the province is helping local community partners deliver programs that promote physical [Read more]
Gravelle announces resurfacing project will employ as many as 40 workers Ontario is improving Highway 17 west of Schreiber to strengthen the northern transportation network and create about 40 jobs. More than 16 kilometres of Highway 17 are being resurfaced between Schreiber and Terrace Bay. The [Read more]
Gravelle and Mauro announce 66 new nursing positions through the NW LHIN Ontario is strengthening the health care system and ensuring residents in Northwestern Ontario receive quality care close to home by creating more than 66 nursing positions. The creation of more nursing positions to ensure [Read more]
McGuinty Government Making Life Easier For Ontario Families Starting Wednesday, July 25th people in Thunder Bay can apply for Ontario’s new photo identification card. This new government-issued ID is now available at 21 ServiceOntario locations across the province, and will be available at [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Improved Health Care in Northern Ontario TERRACE BAY, ON – July 20, the Hon. Michael Gravelle, MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North, joined by representatives from the McCausland hospital announced the official opening of the new Wilkes Terrace Long-Term Care [Read more]
