ELLIOT LAKE, ON – People struggling just to keep up need to know their government has their back, and that just isn’t happening according to Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, MP Carol Hughes. Hughes was commenting on NDP Leader Tom Mulcair’s Affordability Tour which stopped in Sault Ste. Marie [Read more]
Among the defining issues of the Conservative’s time in government is the constant march toward self-regulation for industry. In the past Canada relied on strong public regulation and oversight to ensure risks are managed to protect the public. The move away from that time-tested method has [Read more]
Province Committed to Sustainable Growth to Meet Demand Ontario has introduced a plan to guide major capacity expansions at post-secondary institutions, ensuring students have access to spaces where they are needed most. The Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework defines criteria for where [Read more]
For months New Democrats have been raising concerns and highlighting issues facing Personal Support Workers (PSW’s) in the province. After contract negotiations fell through almost two weeks ago the provinces PSW’s have been on strike. The union representing the workers has indicated that [Read more]
Green Party caucus doubles with Thunder Bay-Superior North MP’s membership THUNDER BAY, ON – Bruce Hyer, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, will sit as the second Green Party MP in the House of Commons. “Becoming a Green Party MP will allow me to maintain my independence and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Council held their regular bi-monthly meeting November 27th, 2013; click here to download the agenda (& follow along as you watch). Mayor John MacEachern and Councillor Connie Hunter were absent, Councillor Donna Jaunzarins filled in as Acting Mayor. Be sure to [Read more]
New Health Link to Co-ordinate Care for Seniors and Patients with Complex Conditions High needs patients in the City of Thunder Bay Integrated District Network (IDN) will soon benefit from better coordinated care from a new Health Link bringing together all health providers in the community. [Read more]
Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 12 décembre 2013 Regular Council meeting scheduled for December 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE/ CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL 3. APPEL ET DÉCLARATION D’INTÉRÊT PÉCUNIAIRE / DECLARATION OF CONFLICT [Read more]
The following statement was release December 9, 2013 by the Hon. Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines; interview with Minister Gravelle below. “I am pleased that we have been able to find a solution to the situation faced by the Township of Manitouwadge regarding [Read more]
Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM) is hosting a community forum on education, December 10, 11, 12 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. Key Note Speakers Chief Johnny Yellowhead, Matawa Chiefs’ Spokesperson for Education, and Bob Rae, Matawa First Nations Lead Negotiator, will be available for [Read more]
The ever ballooning Senate spending scandal has been instructive for political watchers as it highlights how our democratic institutions operate in a self-policing manner that can be secretive, self-serving, and difficult for people to make sense of. Amidst the understandable public outrage there [Read more]
Ontario Government Working to Create a Stronger, More Diverse Northern Economy Premier Kathleen Wynne hosted a Northern Leaders’ Forum in Timmins yesterday to discuss ways to drive job creation and economic growth in Northern Ontario communities. The forum is brought together northern [Read more]
Like municipalities across the province, many Northern communities rely on property tax as a key source of revenue. In turn, this means they are reliant on the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to assess reasonable tax values on local properties for the purposes of collecting [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge has advised residents and businesses that their landfill site is closed until further notice due to continuing dispute regarding the maintenance of the Industrial Road previously known as Hwy 625 (circa 1960) following considerable snowfall and what [Read more]
On Monday, December 2, 2013 the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Michael Gravelle issued the following statement: “I was pleased to meet today with my advisory committee on the ONTC. Together, we took the opportunity to further explore options as we move forward with the ONTC [Read more]
