Release from ETFO The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will cease rotating strikes, and take no new strike action, if Ontario’s education minister does not impose collective agreements after December 31st under Bill 115. The offer extends until a new premier is put in place at [Read more]
McGuinty Government Announces Minister To Take On New Responsibilities Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced changes to his Cabinet and government following the resignation of Glen Murray. To ensure that the Cabinet stays focused on delivering on key priorities for Ontario families, the Premier [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force has officially launched its new youth mental health campaign “An Athlete Needs You – Know what to do. Know what to say.” It encourages coaches and leaders of youth activities to be on the lookout for young people [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon and District Community Adjustment Committee (MDCAC) would like to thank everyone for participating in our Educational assessments — your contributions are very valuable! For those individuals that could not make the session, it is not too late to voice your [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helps Young People Develop Skills, Build Careers Ontario is helping young northerners gain hands-on work experience and find jobs by investing in internships and work placements across Northern Ontario. Through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Youth [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Clean, Healthy Great Lakes Clean-up of Lake Superior’s Peninsula Harbour near Marathon will start this spring. Ontario, the federal government, and Ball Packaging, a former owner of the community’s now closed pulp and paper mill, are financing the clean-up [Read more]
**RELATED NEWS – Cleaning Up Peninsula Harbour (Jan 9, 2012) Peninsula Harbour is on the north shore of Lake Superior. It is one of 43 designated Areas of Concern (AOC) on the Great Lakes. It includes approximately 12 kilometres of shoreline, including the Town of Marathon’s [Read more]
First Nation students picket John Duncan Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, ON – The elected Grand Chief, Marsha Kennedy of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and the school leadership group are showing their support for Chief Theresa Spence [Read more]
PowerPlan STREET TALK EPISODE 4 ONLINE While out on the streets of Wawa the Economic Development Corporation asked local youth if they have ever thought of entrepreneurship or owning a business as a career choice. Entrepreneurship is often not viewed as a career choice for many youth. In fact, [Read more]
McGuinty Government Investing In Clean Technology, Protecting Jobs Ontario took another step today toward the plan to become a world-leading clean energy and manufacturing economy. Premier Dalton McGuinty was at Toyota’s Woodstock plant to congratulate workers and celebrate Ontario being [Read more]
April 15, 2011 McGuinty Government Helps Create 326 New Jobs and Protect 191 Existing Jobs Ontario’s economy continues to turn the corner as more companies announce new jobs and investment. This week, the province announced projects that will help create and protect a total of 517 new and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, March 22nd at 7:30am Manitouwadge entrepreneurs and businesses are invited to an ‘Introduction to Marketing Online’ presented by the Manitouwadge Economic Development Office and Thunder Bay Entrepreneur Centre. This session is intended to help business learn how [Read more]
Thunder Bay, ON – With daily news releases being issued by Ontario, the mining industry and regional municipalities about developments in the Ring of Fire, the local Matawa First Nations seriously question why they have not been consulted about decisions that directly impact their people, [Read more]
December 30, 2010 McGuinty Government Helps Families With Costs Of Important Health Services Ontario is helping families stay healthy and save money by providing greater access to a variety of health services. Ontario’s publicly funded immunization program is helping families save up to $790 [Read more]
For Immediate Release: December 23, 2010 2nd Annual Alumni Game Scores 730lb Food for Community Lakehead Express Soccer Club donates food and announces OTF grant THUNDER BAY, ON – The Lakehead Express Soccer Club (LEX) hosted its 2nd Annual Lakehead Express Alumni Game, in support of the [Read more]
