Red Rock Studies Waterfront Development McGuinty Government Supporting Community Economic Opportunities The Township of Red Rock, on the coast of Lake Superior, is looking at the economic potential of waterfront development. Through support of the Northern Communities Investment Readiness Program [Read more]
As Northwestern Ontario, continues looking towards Manitouwadge in anticipation of the arrival of Chinese students who will be studying at the Superior Preparatory Academy (SPA, a branch of Canadabridge Education Inc.) as part of the Community Based ESL Program that has been developed and [Read more]
The Hon.Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Transport, took a minute to address OntarioNewsNorth.com visitors and share her feelings about the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s (NOMA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Conference inMarathon, Ontario last week. This after her participation [Read more]
Steel River Bridge To Be Replaced April 20, 2010 McGuinty Government Invests In Northwestern Highway Infrastructure Ontario continues to improve northern highway infrastructure by replacing the Steel River Bridge on Highway 17 near Terrace Bay. The new structure will be built adjacent to the [Read more]
Ontario Helps Renovate White River Community Centre Gravelle and Brown announce funding in White River The McGuinty Government continues to announce strategies and funding which assist in building communities and supporting their economic development. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown and [Read more]
Province Restricts Outdoor Burning In Areas Of Northwestern Ontario The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in much of Northwestern Ontario to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, the Restricted Fire Zone is in [Read more]
NOMA BEGINS by Karina Hunter Municipal leaders, provincial and federal dignitaries gathered in Marathon yesterday (April 21) evening for a Welcome Reception at the Zero-100 Banquet Room kicking off the 2010 Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s (NOMA) 64th Annual General Meeting and [Read more]
Final Climate Change Vote Looms on 40th Earth Day MP Hyer building on cross-party support for country’s only federal climate change bill THUNDER BAY – On the 40th anniversary of the world’s first Earth Day, New Democrat Deputy Environment Critic Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay–Superior North) is [Read more]
McGuinty Government Proposes Mandating Water-Saving Toilets Ontario is proposing to require that all toilets sold in the province use no more than six litres of water per flush. The proposed measure would promote conservation and lower household bills for Ontario families. Toilet flushing accounts [Read more]
Interactive Classroom For Northern Students McGuinty Government Helping Students Succeed, Supporting Business Development Touch screens, customizable toolbars, projectors and speakers are among many new interactive tools that may help engage more students in Northern Ontario. Through the [Read more]
Province helps Northwestern Ontario Combat Climate Change Gravelle and Mauro announce grants to help communities take action Ontario is continuing to invest in local efforts to fight climate change. In Thunder Bay-Superior North, Matawa First Nations Management will receive $61,771.87 to [Read more]
Queen’s Park Report Mike Brown, MPP Algoma-Manitoulin DRUG SYSTEM REFORM WILL SUPPORT RURAL PHARMACIES By now you’ve likely heard about our government’s plans to reform the prescription drug system to ensure the wider availability of more affordable drugs. You may be wondering [Read more]
Ontario Lawns And Gardens Getting Greener Spring is here, we are spending more time outside and preparing our yards for warmer days when families will head out of doors to enjoy sunshine, barbecues and fresh air; Premier McGuinty takes the opportunity Earth Day presents to remind Ontarians of [Read more]
Ontario Medal For Young Volunteers Front row: (left to right) Eric Tan, Lashawn Murray, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Dr. Eric Hoskins; th Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario; Gorick Ng, Chris-Anna Manning and Bryan Peart. Back row (L to R) Arnav Agarwal, [Read more]
McGuinty Government Getting Fair Drug Prices A new social media campaign to inform Ontarians about the government’s plans to get fair drug prices launched today. The campaign includes a dedicated YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/ontariomohltc, with videos directly from Minister [Read more]
