‘Hornepayne’ Information
Written by NDP Media on 23 July 2016
Though a lot of people associate the Civic Holiday with another day away from work, it’s come to be so much more than that. Celebrated the first Monday in August, the Civic Holiday is notorious for summer gatherings, picnics, and BBQ’s. And with right reason. This day is to recognize and [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 22 July 2016
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Written by NDP Media on 20 July 2016
Liberals Happy to Repeat Conservative’s Mistake on Algoma Passenger Train: Hughes SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Despite the fact that the Algoma Passenger train is a proven boon to the Northern Ontario economy, the Liberal government is content to live with their predecessor’s mistakes, says [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 14 July 2016
HORNEPAYNE, ON – On Tuesday July 12, 2016 at approximately 10:10 pm members of the Superior East Hornepayne Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a Hornepayne residence regarding a male breaching his conditions. Investigation revealed that the male had been convicted in [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 12 July 2016
Winter, summer, spring and fall, one of the most common topics for calls and letters my office receives is in regard to transportation concerns. This isn’t surprising given that so many of us have to travel often for business, recreation, medical and other reasons. People contact me to express [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 08 July 2016
(en français ci-dessous) Supporting Algoma passenger train should be at top of government’s to-do list Mid July will mark one year since the Algoma passenger trains stopped running. The service ground to a halt after third party operator Railmark could not come up with adequate financing to [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 05 July 2016
HORNEPAYNE, ON – On Friday July 1, 2016, members of the Superior East Hornepayne Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted an investigation into allegations of threats made to a Hornepayne family. Investigation revealed that a male had assaulted a female and threatened her [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 01 July 2016
It wasn’t that long ago I wrote about the danger presented by a request from the town of Waukesha, Wisconsin (read that column) to draw its drinking water from Lake Michigan. At that time it seemed that so many groups and communities around the Great Lakes were lining up in opposition to the [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 22 June 2016
Rec’vd from the office of MPP Michael Mantha June 22, 2016 ___________________ 16 June, 2016 The Hon. Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy 4th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1 Re: Gas Prices Dear Minister, People across Ontario, and especially the North, are being [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 17 June 2016
Cosmetics are a billion dollar industry in Canada. Lotions, creams, perfumes, makeups—every household has some. Each and every morning we get up, we eat breakfast and we get ready for the day. Chances are, getting ready includes using some kind of cosmetic product. With an industry that plays [Read more]
Written by admin on 05 June 2016
QUEEN’s PARK, ON – was truly a hotbed of questions and issues this week as MPPs returned to the legislature following a constituency week. On Tuesday I had the privilege of making a statement on Lyme Disease here on Ontario. May was identified as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. I used this [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 04 June 2016
This week, the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and the public gathered on the front lawn of Centre Block to witness an historic event—the raising of the Pride flag on Parliament Hill. Although it was a symbolic measure, the event showcased Canada’s commitment to work towards inclusivity [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 26 May 2016
During Stephen Harper’s ten year run, the battles between veterans and his government were well documented. His government wrapped itself in the flag, claimed to support our troops, but also fought veterans in court. Maybe that’s what garnered more bad press for Harper than his Liberal [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 06 May 2016
A Supreme Court decision forced Parliament to act on the issue of medical assistance in dying, but the government has chosen to make this a more fractured discussion on a number of fronts that could have been avoided, or at the very least tempered with a little foresight and planning. The right [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 25 April 2016
This week at Queen’s Park it became clear to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder that Liberals have been ignoring expert advice not to abandon children with autism. The Wynne government is taking away essential treatment for children with autism, after a warning from experts today [Read more]