QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Official Opposition Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa and Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell released the following statement in response to the Office of the Independent Police Review Commission (OPIRD) report...
“We know that everyone truly deserves a safe and affordable place to call home – it’s the right thing to do” KENORA – Last week’s column highlighted some of the federal initiates and programs underway to create more safe...
THUNDER BAY – Mayor Bill Mauro, on behalf of City Council and the citizens of Thunder Bay, offers condolences to the family of Braiden Jacob and the community of Webequie First Nation: “On behalf of City Council and the...
THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to share their input through an online survey about the future of cannabis retail in the City and whether or not allowing bricks-and-mortar stores would receive support from...
THUNDER BAY – POLITICS – Thunder Bay’s new city council has been sworn in. Mayor Bill Mauro has delivered his first remarks as Mayor of the city. The new council has and will face challenges over the next four...
THUNDER BAY – Editorial – I have to admit I was a little surprised by a Tweet from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Prime Minister’s Tweet to Trevor Noah which thanked him for all he is doing to recognize...
QUEENS PARK – The Standing Committee of the Ontario Legislature on Finance & Economic Affairs will be holding pre-budget hearings across Ontario. The Hearings will be as follows: Toronto on January 15 and 29, 2019 Dryden, Timmins, Ottawa, Sarnia,...
KENORA – POLITICS – Northerners and their families deserve a safe and affordable place to call home where they can thrive. Children need a place to grow, learn, and have stability, as well as the opportunities they need to...
THUNDER BAY – “In communities all across Ontario, people are struggling to find housing they can afford,” said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “We’re taking action to help create more housing faster, give people more choice...
OTTAWA – POLITICS – Andrew Scheer, released the following statement today regarding General Motors’ suspension of operations in Oshawa: “Today’s news is a devastating blow to thousands of southern Ontario families who have relied for decades on the General Motors assembly...
QUEENS PARK – Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation, addressed the Economic Club of Canada to announce that Ontario’s Government for the People will build better public transit, delivering more service faster, and saving taxpayer dollars by forging new partnerships....
Week of November 26 KENORA – Canada’s economy is strong and growing, creating more jobs for Northerners and Canadians across the country. Wages are increasing, providing people with more money to save and invest. Last week, the 2018 Fall...
