MPP Michael Mantha recognizes recipients of 2016-17 Ontario Arts Council grants The arts play a vital role in Ontario’s communities, enhancing our quality of life and delivering significant economic benefits. Ontario’s arts, culture and heritage sector represents $27.7 billion or 4.1 [Read more]
The problems with internet connectivity in Northern Ontario are well documented and it is ironic that this revolutionary technology, which could level the geographic playing field, is so difficult to provide in rural and remote areas. From simple quality of life issues to the best opportunity [Read more]
Thunder Bay and Region to receive over $1,980,000 in gas tax funding Ontario’s Gas Tax Program is helping people in Thunder Bay and the Region get out of their cars and onto public transit. For the 12th consecutive year, Ontario is providing support to Thunder Bay, Schreiber / Terrace Bay [Read more]
Government Passed Nine of Its Bills During Current Session The current sitting of the Ontario legislature wrapped up today, with the government making significant progress on implementing its four-part plan for Ontario. Since the session began in July, the government passed nine bills to improve [Read more]
Ontario government recognizes outstanding artists and arts organizations Ontario celebrated the winners of the 2014 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts at a gala event at Roy Thomson Hall this evening. The annual awards program honours Ontario’s outstanding artists and arts [Read more]
Wednesday, September 10, 2014, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, announced the launch of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), a national initiative aimed at tackling the growing onset of dementia and related illnesses and improving the lives of [Read more]
MPP Michael Gravelle Announces Ontario Arts Council’s Grants for 2013–14 Artists and arts organizations enrich Ontario’s communities in many ways, enhancing our quality of life and contributing significantly to our economy. Today, we are celebrating the work of artists and arts organizations [Read more]
The Canada Safety Council’s National Senior Safety Week is November 6 – 12. Many older Canadians are on multiple medications to treat a wide spectrum of ailments and improve quality of life. But without taking proper precautions, these life-saving and life-improving drugs can cause [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]
