FROM THE EDITOR: It is interesting to note that though Manitouwadge Town Council rec’vd what they were hoping, which is a redistribution of Manitouwadge to the federal riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North; they admitted themselves that they did not realize this would not equate to a [Read more]
This week in the legislature New Democrats delivered results with the passage of a Bill to create the Financial Accountability Office. This is proof that the Legislature can deliver results for people when they focus on the right priorities. With the establishment of this office, accountability [Read more]
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – A petition demanding action from government representatives (partial image above), in regards to maintenance of the Industrial Road connecting Manitouwage to the Municipality of Greenstone, providing access from Manitouwadge to Hillsport (and vice-versa), and [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]
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]
L’horreur du déraillement de train à Lac-Mégantic a stupéfait tout le Canada et le monde entier au fur et à mesure que nous parviennent les détails de ce que cette petite ville du Québec a vécu. La consternation se transforme en profonde tristesse, et ils sont nombreux dans la [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 12th, OntarioNewsNorth.com published a letter from residents concerned with recent signage erected regarding the discontinuation of maintenance of Industrial Road which connects Manitouwadge to the communities of Hillsport (VIA Rail stop), Caramat and the rest of the [Read more]
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]
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]
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]
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]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha said he’s pleased the public inquiry into the roof collapse of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake has begun and hopes the community will finally get some answers. “The people of Elliot Lake are strong and resilient, and [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Le 27 février, 2013, Michael Mantha, Député provincial d’Algoma-Manitoulin, nous parle de ses concernes vis à vis la réduction d’heures d’opération au kioske de ServiceOntario au Nord de l’Ontario. On entends aussi de M. Mantha par rapport au [Read more]
Article below Originally published Feb.26, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha made the following statement in the legislature today after the government made further cuts to ServiceOntario hours and jobs in the community and throughout the North. [Read more]
As many of you know, the Provincial Legislature returned this week for the first time in four months. The new session, as always, began with a speech from the throne. In that speech, Premier Kathleen Wynne made a commitment to the people of Ontario that trust, transparency, change, and cooperation [Read more]
