New chapter of MINES (Mining Inquiry Needs Everyone’s Support) established in Timmins and new website revealed: www.MiningInquiry.com TIMMINS, ON – Sunday, March 25th, Wendy and Briana Fram, mother and sister of Jordan Fram who was killed in an underground accident two years ago, [Read more]
New Ontario Government Offers Energy Saving Tips to Help Cut Costs On Saturday, March 23, Ontario will join the world in marking Earth Hour by turning off the lights between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Earth Hour is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about conserving energy and fighting climate [Read more]
Le nouveau gouvernement de l’Ontario fait de la protection des Grands Lacs une priorité L’Ontario présente à nouveau un projet de loi aujourd’hui qui, s’il est adopté, veillera à la propreté et à la santé écologique des Grands Lacs pour les générations futures. [Read more]
Mayor Alan Spacek of Kapuskasing and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) joined forces with other municipal and trade organizations to support the provincial government’s newly proposed regulation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the forest sector. [Read more]
Assermentation de la première ministre Wynne et du nouveau Conseil des ministres La première ministre Wynne et son nouveau Conseil des ministres ont aujourd’hui été assermentés à Queen’s Park. Le gouvernement de la première ministre Wynne s’est engagé à équilibrer le [Read more]
Dalton McGuinty, premier ministre, a rendu publique la déclaration suivante : « Un des plus grands plaisirs que d’être premier ministre est celui de véritablement faire l’expérience du Nord de l’Ontario, de sentir la chaleur de sa population, de découvrir les beautés de [Read more]
McGuinty Government Working to Increase Park Revenue and Visitation Rates Ontario is working with the Town of Hearst, the Township of Moonbeam and the City of Timmins to keep visitor services at provincial parks in their areas. In September 2012, the province announced it was changing these parks [Read more]
Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will comply with a decision by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) and not hold a planned one-day political protest today. “We respect the OLRB’s decision and will comply fuprelly with the ruling,” said ETFO President [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP Health and Long-Term Care Critic France Gélinas says yesterday’s release of the Auditor General’s report raises concerns about access to long-term care in Ontario’s North, and the use of health care dollars around the province. “Any time residents of one area [Read more]
Mushkego Chiefs wholeheartedly support the decision, action and sacrifices made by Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence MOOSE FACTORY, ON – The Chiefs of Mushkegowuk Council are united in their support of fellow Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation. Chief Spence [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay has installed two 10 Kw solar power systems on Municipal Buildings. The most easily visible is the 46 panel system installed at the top of the Community Centre roof. Additionally, another similar system is installed at the top of the Michael King Hall which is more [Read more]
Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, released the following statement Friday (Nov.9,2012) on consulting with Aboriginal communities on mineral exploration and development: “Our government is responsible for managing Crown lands and the natural resources of this province. [Read more]
MARATHON , ON – The annual Skills Canada-Ontario’s Cardboard Boat Race was this week at the Marathon Porthole Pool with fifteen schools from across the Northshore and Greenstone competing. Tuesday, October 23rd parents and friends came out in large numbers to welcome the students [Read more]
La Commission d’examen du système d’aide sociale de l’Ontario recommande des réformes en profondeur pour créer des voies d’entrée vers l’emploi et de sortie de la pauvreté TORONTO, ON -/CNW/ – Le système d’aide sociale de l’Ontario doit [Read more]
Heartbreaking headlines from across the country are highlighting a rash of premature deaths because of unintended incidents involving firearms this fall hunting season. Two deaths in Ontario, one in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan this month are drawing attention to the vital need for training and [Read more]
