WAWA, ON- The Municipality of Wawa is very pleased to announce that on behalf of the impending Disaster Relief Committee, Mayor Linda Nowicki accepted a cheque “in trust” for $25,000 from the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, UA Local 508 as represented by Norm Pascall, [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – Mining News – Wahgoshig First Nation Chief David Babin with support from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno is calling on Ontario to withdraw its support and public endorsement of racist and radical industry representatives, particularly members of the Mining [Read more]
Yesterday, Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, released the following statement on the ongoing emergency situation in Wawa and the surrounding area: “Our thoughts continue to be with the residents of Wawa, the Michipicoten First Nation, and the [Read more]
WAWA, ON - Flood conditions in Wawa continue to worsen. While the rain stopped 36 hours ago, the runoff continues to cause severe problems while the Municipality of Wawa assesses the true extent of the damage. The Michipicoten First Nation is still stranded from the municipal road system and [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – In response to the abrupt resignation of the Premier of Ontario on October 15, 2012 and the proroguing of the Ontario legislature—Chiefs of Ontario (“COO”) Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy said that despite the political instability at the provincial level, COO continues to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, October 2nd, OntarioNewsNorth.com became aware that on September 27, 2012, the Northern Diabetes Health Network (NDHN) had been notified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that the Province of Ontario was terminating its funding agreements with the NDHN, [Read more]
Today, Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, released the following statement in recognition of Ontario’s athletes who competed at the London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games: “On behalf of the McGuinty government, I’d like to congratulate all Ontario Paralympic [Read more]
Today, Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon announced the end of its BIWAASE’AA Program which, for the last eight years, has provided much-needed educational, nutritional, emotional and spiritual support to hundreds of children in need in Thunder Bay. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development [Read more]
TORONTO, ON- Nov.1 – Mattice resident Albert Salonen was dealt a good hand in POKER LOTTO and won the jackpot of $100,000 from the September 21, 2011 draw. “When the cashier checked my ticket, I couldn’t believe I won!” laughed Albert. POKER LOTTO is a new lottery game that offers both [Read more]
Vaccines and Flu Clinics Thursday, October 13, 2011 Click on the links below for more information: This year’s flu vaccine Health Unit Flu Shot Clinics Other places you can get a flu shot FACT SHEET – this year’s flu vaccine VIDEO – Learn more about flu vaccine including [Read more]
The Ogichidaakwe (Grand Chief) and Chiefs of Treaty 3 file Judicial Review related to five north west Ontario hydro generating plants.Calm Lake, Sturgeon Falls, Fort Frances, Kenora, and Norman hydroelectric generating station are the focus QUEEN’s PARK, ON – An application for Judicial [Read more]
COMMUNITY MEMBERS CELEBRATE OPENING OF THE REGIONAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH) AT CONFEDERATION COLLEGE THUNDER BAY, ON — The Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North and Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder Bay [Read more]
BARRIE, ON – The Province of Ontario will provide a $3 million tourism development investment to support snowmobiling tourism for the 2011/12 season. This investment will be administered through the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) to help boost the one billion dollars of economic [Read more]
McGuinty Government Honours Municipal Official Bazzoni (Center) being sworn in after his acclamation as Mayor in October 2010. Photo courtesy White River CDO Deborah Duplassie. Mayor Angelo Bazzoni of the Township of White River is the recipient of a 25-year Long-standing Service Award from the [Read more]
