The Township of Terrace Bay began its housing study last month by asking major employers what they thought the future held for their workforce. The next step in the process is to ask current residents in Terrace Bay and the region what their thoughts are on housing. The survey, which is [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is preparing to launch a campaign designed to bring residents from across Ontario into a conversation about the importance of Ontario’s boreal forest to northern communities, Ontario’s economy and the environment. FONOM’s efforts come on the [Read more]
HORNEPAYNE, ON – April 7, 2013 at approximately 12:35 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Hornepayne Detachment were called to a motor vehicle collision between a pickup truck and a CN Railway Freight Train. The collision occurred at the railway crossing situated on Becker Road in the [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON - Officers of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating reports of break, enter, and thefts that occurred at Catlonite Road, Unincorporated Territory, north of Terrace Bay, Ontario. Sometime between March 15 and March 17, 2013 an [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]
