Tag: Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort

Federal funding for area infrastructure

Nipissing-Timiskaming Richard Coffin -
Municipalities and Local Roads Boards across Nipissing are receiving nearly $4.9 million in federal infrastructure funding.

Nipissing-Timiskaming MP says priority is on impacted RYAM employees

Economy Richard Coffin -
MP Pauline Rochefort says the impending RYAM closure is very difficult news for employees and their families, including the many workers who live in Nipissing–Timiskaming and travel to Quebec for work.

MP thanks supporters as Ottawa agrees to establish independent military honours review board

National Richard Coffin -
Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort is acknowledging supporters after what she earlier called ‘historic Victoria Cross’ news from the House of Commons.

Ottawa delivers $2.2 million to strengthen area manufacturing resilience

Nipissing-Timiskaming Brad Aubin -
With market conditions changing, FedNor is helping five local businesses diversify, grow, strengthen domestic supply chains, and more.

Ottawa funding 60 youth internships across the north

Business Richard Coffin -
FedNor funding is helping businesses in Northern Ontario attract, develop, and retain young talent, while supporting economic growth and job creation.

More than 380 Canada Summer Jobs in Nipissing-Timiskaming

Economy Richard Coffin -
Hiring is underway locally and across the country for the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities Fund being launched

Business Richard Coffin -
Nearly a million dollars from Ottawa is supporting the launch of the Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities Fund.

Petition calling for Independent Military Honours Review Board presented to Parliament

Community Richard Coffin -
MP Pauline Rochefort presented a petition to the House of Commons on Wednesday, that calls on the federal government to establish an Independent Military Honours Review Board and consider awarding the Canadian Victoria Cross.

Funding supports defence sector and accelerates area AI adoption, innovation, job creation and business growth

Business Richard Coffin -
Over $4.5 million in federal funding is going to projects that will support Canada’s defence sector and accelerate AI adoption, innovation, job creation and business growth in the North Bay area.

City to support businesses looking to tap into defence industry

Economy Richard Coffin -
The city is receiving over $472,000 for a multi-year pilot project to help northern Ontario businesses diversify into the defence industry.

GST rebates to increase for the next five years

Nipissing-Timiskaming Richard Coffin -
Ottawa is increasing the amount of money Canadians will receive through the GST rebate, to help deal with a rise in food prices.

Regional agricultural sector welcomes canola tariff relief

Nipissing-Timiskaming Richard Coffin -
Canada’s new strategic partnership with China, and its impending tariff relief on canola, is being well-received locally. 

Ottawa seeking input on emergency management

Nipissing-Timiskaming Richard Coffin -
MP Pauline Rochefort is encouraging area residents to offer up their thoughts on federal emergency management.

Canada Summer Jobs program accepting applications until Thursday night

Economy Richard Coffin -
The deadline is coming up this week for employers, non-profits and others to get involved in the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Funding boost for VR dental hygiene training

Canadore College Richard Coffin -
Federal funding is helping support Virtual Reality training for dental hygiene students at Canadore College.  

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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

OPP
The OPP says on Wednesday around 11:00 p.m., first responders were called to a report of a residential fire on Quae-Quae Road, with a deceased person then found within the residence.

North Bay and Verner included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Community
In what's described as an 'unprecedented regional effort', Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.

(UPDATE) Police say investigation finds no safety concerns for students

The North Bay Police Service
The North Bay Police Service says there are no ongoing safety concerns after a student threats investigation.

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Municipality of West Nipissing
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Thanksgiving Monday closures in effect locally

Community
The usual closures will be in effect on Thanksgiving Monday, as it's a Stat holiday in Ontario.
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