THUNDER BAY – Protests by First Nations against the HST in Ontario are underway. Yesterday in Toronto, over 200 protesters were in Toronto to protest against the blending of the provincial and federal sales taxes. In Ontario, purchases made...
THUNDER BAY – There are few vegetables as tasty, at least to me, as fresh asparagus, while many people serve it steamed with butter and salt, others are more creative. Here is another tasty recipe from the good folks...
THUNDER BAY – Bilateral trade between Ontario and Quebec in the agriculture, and agri-food sectors of the economy are a $9 billion annual business. The Hon. Robert Dutil, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and the Hon. Carol...
THUNDER BAY – It is spring, the season for tasty asparagus. While you can find asparagus in the grocery stores, it is still a little early for locally grown asparagus. Visit Belluz Farms online, or the Thunder Bay Country...
THUNDER BAY – It has taken less than a day, but Dalton McGuinty has already pulled back from his scheme to start teaching Ontario students sex education starting in Grade One. The Premier stated today, “It’s become pretty obvious...
NIPIGON – “What is your dream?” That is the question that the township of Nipigon is asking people across North America, and across Northwestern Ontario. Nipigon is getting set for the official grand opening of the Paddle to the...
THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro was sharing the good news about Thunder Bay’s George Jeffery Children’s Centre with the Ontario Legislature on Wednesday. Here is the transcript of Mr, Mauro’s Member’s Statement: I’m fortunate to...
THUNDER BAY – Ontario’s “Premier Dad”, Dalton McGuinty is at it again. The Premier seems to feel that his judgement on ‘issues Ontario’ are better than those of parents and citizens of Ontario. The latest move from “Premier Dad”...
QUEEN’S PARK – Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle was under fire during Question Period in the Ontario Legislature on Wednesday. New Democrat MPP Howard Hampton was questioning the Minister over a move by AbitibiBowater to...
THUNDER BAY – Visitors and program participants will have an opportunity to “Go Green” and join Fort William Historical Park in commemorating Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd. To help celebrate this nation-wide initiative, the Fort is offering a free...
THUNDER BAY – QUEEN’S PARK – France Gélinas Nickel Belt MPP and NDP Health Promotion Critic grilled the Minister of Health Promotion on her inaction on tobacco issues. “In Ontario, there are more smokers today than there were 40...
THUNDER BAY – The Lakehead Regional Conservation Authority is asking for help to conserve water. Bill Bartley the chairperson says “Below average precipitation over the fall and winter and very low spring water conditions in area waterways prompted the...
