Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) Looks Forward to Implementation of Premier Ford’s Promise RE: Passenger Rail It has been 6 months since our PC Leader (now Premier) Doug Ford promised to bring back full passenger rail service to the North. At the time, this was welcome news should [Read more]
Version française ci-dessous Early last month I wrote that the NAFTA negotiations could result in a similar deal that sports a new name. That happened over the last weekend and while there is a long way to go to ratify the United States, Mexico, Canada Accord, a deal is in place. The results [Read more]
Northern Ontario is experiencing a demographic shift and a population decline. Fueled by natural aging, low fertility rates, a rising life expectancy and an increase of out-migration, the 11 northern districts require a comprehensive, coordinated and inclusive newcomer attraction and retention [Read more]
Dodges questions on funding cut for natural gas project in North Bay QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Monday, Vic Fedeli, Doug Ford’s finance minister, confirmed that Ford will cut $100 million – the entire fund for natural gas expansion in northern and rural Ontario – [Read more]
Two Local First Nations and Morris Group are Partners in GMS Camps & Catering Limited Partnership MARATHON, ON: GMS Camps & Catering Limited Partnership held its grand opening of its facilities here on Wednesday September 13th. GMS Camps is a partnership between two area First Nations, [Read more]
TON Summit a Success COCHRANE, ON – September 13th, leaders from Northern Ontario’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities prepared a historic framework that will be used to bring communities, industry and government together with a common goal to achieve sustainable and shared economic [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Monday, the NDP’s labour critic, Jamie West, said that by cancelling the minimum wage increase, Doug Ford is taking more than $2,000 a year out of the pocket of minimum wage earners. West said that with that kind of financial strain being inflicted on [Read more]
New Commentary explores how passenger rail service in Northern Ontario could enhance inter-community connectivity and quality of life NORTHERN ONTARIO – In response to Ontario’s Draft 2041 Northern Ontario Multimodal Transportation Strategy, Northern Policy Institute (NPI) has [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wishes to thank Mayor Al Spacek for his many years of Leadership and Dedication as President of FONOM. Mayor Spacek announced at the FONOM Conference this spring that he would not be seeking re-election in October. An election of Officers [Read more]
This week I attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa where I joined municipal leaders and delegations from across Ontario including several from communities in Algoma-Manitoulin. The purpose of the AMO, which is comprised of almost all of Ontario’s [Read more]
The Government of Canada invests in waterfront development to help promote the North Shore region of Lake Superior TERRACE BAY, ON — The residents and businesses of Terrace Bay will benefit from an enhanced waterfront area thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $1.1 million. This FedNor [Read more]
Time to achieve the vast potential of Northern Ontario COCHRANE, ON – With over 87 percent of Ontario’s landmass, one of the most diverse populations in Canada, and holding a treasure trove of mineral wealth, forestry resources, natural attractions, water and energy, Northern Ontario is [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Thursday, NDP MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell demanded answers from Doug Ford for local participants of the Basic Income Pilot Project cancelled by the Ford government this summer. “When did the government inform participants of the Basic Income [Read more]
Reminiscent of 2009, the Huron Central is once again threatening to discontinue service by the end of this year. Back in 2010, the two levels of government ponied up $33 million to assist this railway with track improvements. Its parent company, Genessee and Wyoming (GWRR) says it needs a [Read more]
Platform builds on progress Liberals are delivering for Northern communities THUNDER BAY, ON – Today the Ontario Liberal Party released its plan to build Northern Ontario up by continuing to grow the economy, lowering costs for people and businesses and making sure everyone has every opportunity [Read more]
