Historic United Nations vote recognizes human right to water as Canada abstains OTTAWA, ON – New Democrats are applauding today’s vote at the United Nations to recognize access to water and sanitation as basic human rights. They also expressed dismay at the Harper government’s [Read more]
Northwestern Ontario Tornado Watch Lifted NORTHWESTERN, ON – Northshore residents had a weather scare tonight as Environment Canada announceda Tornado Watch from Manitouwadge to the Manitoba border. There were severe weather warnings and fears of giant hail that may be on it’s way but [Read more]
Manitouwadge Mixed Open Tournament MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday July 24th, bad weather which had been threatening the Open Annual Mixed Golf tournament, at the Manitouwadge Golf Course, failed to arrive; the sun and clouds came out, providing ideal golfing weather. [Read more]
Ontarians Reminded to Avoid Recalled Headcheese Products July 23, 2010 1:45 PM One Salmonella Chester Case in Ontario Ontarians are reminded to avoid headcheese products that have been the subject of two recent food recalls.On July 14, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall of [Read more]
July 22, 2010 McGuinty Government Helps Strengthen Northern Economy A new skills training program will help Aboriginal people in the North and northern Ontarians get the training they need to benefit from new resource development opportunities. Launched today, the first round of applications for [Read more]
Wal-Mart Canada Corp. Fined $120,000 For Health And Safety Violations July 22, 2010 4:20 PM St. Catharines, Ont. – Wal-Mart Canada Corp., a Mississauga-based company, was fined $45,000 on June 23, 2010, and $75,000 on July 16, 2010, for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. On [Read more]
