Posts Tagged ‘provincial news’
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 26 September 2013
Ontario Making it Easier to Access Important Government Services Ontario is now allowing drivers to renew their licences online – the first province in Canada to do so. Ontario drivers need to renew their licences every five years. Now, eligible drivers who renew online [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 20 September 2013
Members to Chart the Way Forward on Improvements to the Justice System Ontario has appointed 11 individuals to a committee that will help enhance First Nation representation on juries. Led by co-chairs Alvin Fiddler, Deputy Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Irwin Glasberg, Assistant Deputy [Read more]
Written by Ministry Northern Development and Mines on 13 September 2013
Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is creating 13 new jobs while improving infrastructure along a stretch of Highway 17 near Marathon. “Our government is improving infrastructure across the province, which creates jobs and strengthens our economy. [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 10 September 2013
Premier Names New Parliamentary Assistants to Join Her Team As the Legislature resumed, three Ontario MPPs are taking on new duties to help Premier Kathleen Wynne and her team build a better Ontario. Three MPPs will take on new portfolios as parliamentary assistants: Joe Dickson becomes [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 07 September 2013
FROM: Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Ontario’s Economy Expands and Creates Jobs Ontario’s economy continued to gain strength as the provincial government continued its focus on job creation and economic growth. In August, the province gained 43,600 jobs, the second [Read more]
Written by Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities on 05 September 2013
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with representatives from seven Provincial Ministries including five Ministers during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario held in Ottawa. Alan Spacek, Mayor of Kapuskasing, and President of (FONOM), said that “FONOM was [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 05 September 2013
From: Thunder Bay-Superior North Provincial Liberal Riding Association Premier Kathleen Wynne in Thunder Bay to show her strong support THUNDER BAY, ON – Local MPP and Provincial Cabinet Minister Michael Gravelle was nominated for the sixth consecutive time by the Thunder Bay–Superior North [Read more]
Written by Ministry Northern Development and Mines on 31 August 2013
NOHFC Aligning Programs with Growth Plan for Northern Ontario Ontario is taking a coordinated, long-term approach to strengthening economic prosperity and stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship and business development in the North through a review of its Northern Ontario Heritage Fund [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 02 April 2013
Sunday, March 31st, Liz Sandals, Minister of Education, issued the following statement about the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF): “Over the past number of weeks, we have been having positive, collaborative discussions with our education partners. Those discussions [Read more]
Written by admin on 07 January 2013
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Saturday, January 5th members of the Pic River and Pic Mobert First Nations showed their support of Attawapiskat First Nations Chief Theresa Spence and the Idle No More Movement with peaceful protests near their communities. Ojibways of the Pic River First Nations had a [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 19 November 2012
Video added Nov. 22, 2012 Statement by Michael Gravelle, MPP – Thunder Bay-Superior North and Minister of Natural Resources. Early in October, I had an appointment with my family doctor for a complete physical examination. As a result of concerns raised during [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 03 November 2012
McGuinty Government Announces Minister To Take On New Responsibilities Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced changes to his Cabinet and government following the resignation of Glen Murray. To ensure that the Cabinet stays focused on delivering on key priorities for Ontario families, the Premier [Read more]
Written by admin on 16 October 2012
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha rose in question period today to ask Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle about allegations that some MNR employees are acquiring crown lands contrary to Public Lands Act. ONTora has long made allegations of this kind [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 16 October 2012
QUEEN’S PARK, ON– New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath is calling on Dalton McGuinty to get MPPs back to work after he prorogued the Legislature yesterday, effectively shutting down legislative business. “Last September voters sent 107 MPPs here from all corners of the province to do an [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 27 October 2011
McGuinty Government Partners With Digital Media Company Ontario is helping ViXS Systems Inc. – a GTA-based semiconductor solutions provider – develop new technology, while creating 107 new, highly-skilled jobs and protecting 54 existing positions. These new jobs will build upon the [Read more]