Version française ci-dessous After the past two years, people are getting ready to travel the world once again. A surge in travellers was to be expected. Whether people are looking to meet family in other countries, attend international business meetings, or just trying to take a well-deserved [Read more]
Alors que la fête de Pâque et la semaine de relâche approchent, les médecins-hygiénistes du Nord demandent à tous les résidents de la région de prévenir une autre augmentation du nombre de cas de COVID-19. Dans bien des parties du Nord de l’Ontario, les taux d’infection au virus de la [Read more]
As we approach the Easter holiday and Spring Break, the northern Medical Officers of Health are asking all community members in northern Ontario to work together to prevent another surge in COVID-19. In many parts of northern Ontario, COVID-19 infection rates have been at some of the highest levels [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous The pandemic has shown Canadians there is a cost for underinvestment in our health care system. Just ask families who lost their loved ones in long-term care (LTC) facilities across the country. Despite the health-related needs these centres cater to, they are [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous In a minority parliament there will always be speculation on how the next election will be triggered. Scenarios run from government’s that engineer their own defeat to those that fall on their best intentions or even by accident. Under normal conditions there [Read more]
Provincewide Shutdown As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the province, (online teacher-led learning until January 25, 2021 for Southern Ontario regions*), the provincewide shutdown in Northern Ontario has also been extended for another 14 days, aligning with [Read more]
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON – On November 19, 2020 Provincial Constable (PC) Marc HOVINGH, a member of the Manitoulin Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), was killed in the line of duty during an investigation in Gore Bay. PC HOVINGH’s funeral will be taking place at [Read more]
Défiler ci-dessous pour le texte français There’s little doubt the pandemic has stretched finances. From household budgets right up to the federal coffers, unexpected expenses have been thrust upon us. That doesn’t mean everyone is struggling through this health crisis, some are even [Read more]
As the first week of Canada’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic settles in, the only consistency is the understanding that we are working with a moving target. Daily briefings by the Prime Minister and key cabinet members have shed light on some aspects of Canada’s response, but so [Read more]
NORTHERN, ON – With the nicer weather approaching, many cottage and seasonal property owners begin to open their properties for the season. However, it is important to protect your investment all year-round. Some tips to safeguard your cottage include: Secure your windows and doors. Close [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – People in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing are going to continue to have a dedicated worker on their side now that Carol Hughes has been re-elected. The veteran New Democrat MP is looking forward to continuing to bring the concerns of Northern Ontario to parliament and [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – School communities in the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board are ready to welcome new families and returning families to the 2019-2020 school year on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. To allow for our schools to better prepare for students, Tuesday, September 3, [Read more]
by threatening expansion of internet services in rural Canada says Hughes Competition is a healthy component of a capitalist system. It forces businesses to refine their practices while delivering choice and lower prices to consumers. That is why it is disheartening to see the reaction [Read more]
A report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer released in late June has estimated the cost of the government’s failure to reduce overseas tax evasion at a number much higher than that provided by the Canada Revenue Agency. The PBO report shows that we have, at bare minimum, $1.6 trillion [Read more]
The final installment to Northern Policy Institute’s Northern Attraction Series proposes strategies and solutions to attract Newcomers to the North When it comes to attraction and retention, the literature is rich with best practices and solutions. However, not all strategies are appropriate for [Read more]
