‘Northern Ontario Politics’ Information
Written by admin on 24 May 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Regular meeting of Manitouwadge Town Council May 8th, 2013 Mayor John MacEachern and all councillors were in attendance as was Town Clerk Cecile Kerster. Included reports to council from the Public Works Manager Omer Collin and Director of Community Services Paula [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 18 May 2013
I was pleased to receive news early this week that 2013 Chi-Cheemaun Ferry service will begin on Friday, May 17, with the 8:50 am scheduled departure from Tobermory. This is a big win for our communities as the Chi-Cheemaun not only provides an essential transportation link for travel, but also [Read more]
Written by admin on 17 May 2013
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha questions the Minister of Labour regarding responsibility for the Algo Mall Collapse and inquiry that has followed. [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 17 May 2013
David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, issued the following statement today on the passing of Elijah Harper: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Elijah Harper. Elijah Harper dedicated his life to public service and advancing First Nations issues — first as band Chief for [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 17 May 2013
“We must clean up corruption and lift the veils of secrecy that allow it to flourish. We must do nothing less than replace the culture of entitlement with the culture of accountability.” That was Stephen Harper’s opinion only one year before he became Prime Minister. Much has changed [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 15 May 2013
Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 16 mai 2013 Regular Council meeting scheduled for May 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE /CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE/ ROLL CALL In attendance Absent With Notice Without Notice Mayor Louise Perrier Councillor Roger Lord [Read more]
Written by admin on 13 May 2013
An application to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) by Dougall Media’s General Manager, Don Caron, to move CFNO-fm Radio Station’s office from its current location in Marathon Ontario, to Thunder Bay Ontario, has been met with much concern by many [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 08 May 2013
Ontario Government Announces Ministers Milloy and Sousa to Take on New Responsibilities Premier Kathleen Wynne today announced changes to her cabinet and government following the resignation of Harinder Takhar due to medical issues. He will continue to serve as Member of Provincial Parliament for [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 06 May 2013
When Ontarians elected a minority government in 2011 they sent a clear message they want their politicians to get results. It’s why New Democrats were crystal clear when we put forward our proposals for this budget. Ontarians deserve some real, achievable change. They want some confidence that [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 03 May 2013
The Auditor General gave the Conservative government a $3.1 billion dollar black eye this week when he revealed that amount of money is missing in action from Canada’s anti-terrorism efforts. Stephen Harper says this is just ‘an issue of lack of clarity,’ but for a party that rode into Ottawa [Read more]
Written by admin on 30 April 2013
With the exception of photos described otherwise, all photos are courtesy (and Copyright) Chistina Gapic Photography. Ontario Government Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers Ontario recently honoured twelve people and seven organizations with a June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award, for their [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 29 April 2013
From office of: Tamara Johnson, Ontario PC candidate from Thunder Bay Superior North Liberals are out-of-touch with Northern Ontario THUNDER BAY, ON – Friday, Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne travelled all the way to Barrie – just 100 km from Toronto – to announce a plan to create a [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 26 April 2013
Vince Mirabelli, president of the Thunder Bay – Superior North Federal Liberal Riding Association congratulates MPP Michael Gravelle and MPP Bill Mauro for their involvement in securing provincial support for the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA). “This was an issue that many people in the [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 23 April 2013
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – In the legislature today NDP MPP Michael Mantha urged the Premier to honour the government’s commitment and act immediately to pay outstanding fees to the legal counsel working on the Algo Mall public inquiry. Last Friday, Douglas Elliott, legal counsel for the Elliot [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 23 April 2013
ORDRE DU JOUR / Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 25 avril 2013 Regular Council meeting scheduled for April 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL Attending Absent W/Notice W/O Notice Mayor Louise Perrier Councillor [Read more]