Posts Tagged ‘northern ontario news’

Below, from CBC’s ‘The National’ ‘s YouTube channel; a look back at how the Canadian flag originally caused plenty of controversy.  The debate, not only in regards to what the flag’s design would be, but whether it was needed at all!   [Read more]

I am adamantly opposed to the Conservative government’s Bill C- 51. It undermines the foundations of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms – and what it means to be Canadian. Because of its very fuzzy definitions of “terrorism,” “safety,” and “security,” [Read more]

Here in Northern Ontario we know what winter driving is.  Many in Northern Ontario must drive daily in dangerous conditions, to and from work, taking our children to school and sports practices, driving to medical appointments and so on. Yet-many of those making decisions on how our winter roads [Read more]

KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with the recent introduction of election reform legislation that will see the number of ridings in the North remain at 11. Ontario is acting on the province’s Chief Electoral Officer’s recommended changes [Read more]

June 6, 2015 Time of Report: 16:00 Active Fires As of June 6, there is currently one active forest fire in the region. Wawa 5 is not under control at 0.1 hectares. Fire Hazard The region is experiencing a low to extreme hazard, with the greatest hazard being observed in the far north of the [Read more]

This week legislature rose however the session was marked by chaos, Hydro One sell-off and criminal investigations. Opposition parties were on fire in the legislature debating the sell-off of Hydro One and the utter lack of respect for hard-working families in Ontario.  New Democrats held several [Read more]

Vital link in their overall strategic plan to self-sufficiency THUNDER BAY, ON – Poplar Hill First Nation and Kashechewan First Nation announced today that they have signed a strategic business agreement with North Star Air and its affiliate Cargo North. Poplar Hill and Kashechewan have now [Read more]

GREENSTONE, ON – The Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind community members to lock their vehicle and residence to ensure their belongings are not stolen. In the last five days there has been an increase in thefts and break and enters reported to police, particularly [Read more]

Reel Canada, a non-profit cinema-supporting organization, has declared April 29th National Canadian Film Day. It’s the 2nd year National Canadian Film Day is celebrated and ‘The Grand Seduction‘, a film set in Newfoundland, topped the roster as the fan-favourite requested for [Read more]

If you’ve ever travelled on Bass Lake Rd. or attended the Bass Lake Resort, you will know what I’m talking about. Railroad Crossing Safety is an issue on Bass Lake Rd. Safety is a concern at this crossing due to the following: Railroad approaches road on a narrow angle, cutting the line of site [Read more]

Thursday, April 16, the First Nations whose lands and resources will be most affected by the proposed Ring of Fire development met to sign a protocol agreement.  Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation entered into a “Negotiation Protocol Respecting Early Exploration in the Ring of [Read more]

Canadians consistently put healthcare at the top of the list of issues that are most important to them. 83% of Canadians believe that the federal government needs to take a leadership role in health care, and 80% of Canadians want a stronger healthcare system. In spite of this, Canada has no [Read more]

Ontario, OPP Remind People to Be Safe as Bears Come out of Hibernation Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to take simple precautions this spring to prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation. “I urge Ontarians to take simple precautions and [Read more]

KAPUSKASING, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) participated in Ontario’s first ever State of the North Summit hosted by The Empire Club of Canada on April 2, 2015 in Toronto. The event, which consisted of expert panelists representing industry, municipal and First [Read more]

Province Supporting Communities and Creating Jobs Ontario is supporting festivals and events in Thunder Bay & Schreiber that will draw tourists, create jobs and grow the local economy.  “Our government is proud to support festivals and events because they contribute to the economy and create [Read more]