The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is in the midst of implementing a three-year transformation plan, which was first communicated in the 2012 Ontario Budget. The plan is designed to modernize the way the ministry does business and help put the ministry on financially sustainable footing. The [Read more]
Last month five by-elections were called in electoral districts of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, London West, Ottawa South, Windsor-Tecumseh and Scarborough-Guildwood. Many were disappointed that Premier Kathleen Wynne set the voting date for August 1st, the day before the long weekend when people are [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon recently shared the information below regarding attendance at the 2013 AMO Conference August 18 – 21, 2013 by a delegation committee including: Mayor Rick Dumas Councillor Kelly Tsubouchi Councillor Ray Lake Brian Tocheri, CAO/Clerk If you have [Read more]
ORDRE DU JOUR / Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 8 août 2013 Regular Council meeting scheduled for August 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL 3. APPEL ET DÉCLARATION D’INTÉRÊT PÉCUNIAIRE / DECLARATION [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – NDP MPP France Gélinas renewed New Democrats call for Ombudsman oversight after Andre Marin once again sounded alarm bells about his lack of power to respond to thousands of citizen complaints about hospitals, schools, universities and municipalities. “Yet again we see a [Read more]
Last week writs were issued for five by-elections in the electoral districts of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, London West, Ottawa South, Windsor-Tecumseh and Scarborough-Guildwood. Premier Kathleen Wynne set the voting date for August 1st, the day before the long weekend. The timing of these elections [Read more]
Ontario Government Increasing Sport and Recreation Opportunities for Ontario Families Ontario is helping people of all ages in communities across the province get active, stay fit and live healthier lives. Through the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, the province is supporting over [Read more]
From Ministry of Education Tuesday, July 9, the ministry was informed of a child who had passed away in an unlicensed child care setting. After being notified of the incident, ministry staff reviewed files to determine whether any complaints had been received or site visits conducted to this [Read more]
WAWA, ON – PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Special Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 40 Broadway Avenue, has been cancelled. Please contact the Corporate Services Department at 856-2244, extension 222, should you have any questions [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The sewage treatment lagoons are located west of the town site and consist of four treatment cells. The two cells closest to the bluff along Superior Avenue have piping installed in the bottom to provide air which assists in the treatment of sewage and also aides in odour [Read more]
The horrific train derailment in Lac Mégantic has shocked all of Canada and beyond as details and the reality of what that small town in Quebec has experienced sinks in. Shock is turning to profound sadness and many in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing are reminded of the period that followed the [Read more]
ORDRE DU JOUR / Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 11 juillet 2013 Regular Council meeting scheduled for July 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL 3. APPEL ET DÉCLARATION D’INTÉRÊT PÉCUNIAIRE / [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Please note that the July 9, 2013, Regular Council Meeting Agenda has been amended (CLICK HERE for original agenda). The following items have been added the agenda: 9.2 Receive Report – Infrastructure Services IS-2013-08 Rock Crushing Tender (resolution) 9.3 Receive Report [Read more]
A few years back I wrote about the challenges for bees (especially honey bees) as colony collapse disorder was a growing concern and phenomenon. Recent news items show the problems aren’t reversing but are only getting worse. This is significantly bad news and the implications could be felt [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Mayor and Council of the Township of Terrace Bay have decided to temporarily halt the Waterfront Development Study due to unexpected circumstances. The Township would like to take more time to update the Municipalities Official Plan prior to the finalization of the [Read more]
