Tag: Provincial

OPP vehicles once again sporting Little NHL decals

The Ontario Provincial Police is once again showing support for the Little NHL tournament and First Nations youth.

NDP on the road highlighting northern highway safety concerns

Some New Democrat MPPs are on a northern highway tour listening to communities, documenting concerns, and pushing the government to modernize and expand Highways 11 and 17.

(UPDATE) Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic board staff and students cheering on Canada

Premier Doug Ford has given an assignment to students in Ontario - watch Olympic hockey.  

Three curling groups in Ontario propose merger 

Curling Ontario, the Northern Ontario Curling Association and the Ontario Curling Council are working toward becoming one organization.

Fedeli promoting Ontario at international Biotech Showcase

Ontario’s Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is back on the road drumming up business for the province.

OFM highlighting holiday safety

On the first day of Christmas, Ontario’s Fire Marshal gave to me... the first of a dozen safety tips.

Three-year tentative deal for CUPE hospital workers

The Canadian Union of Public Employees says it’s negotiated a new three-year contract with Ontario’s hospitals.

ONA warns of more nursing job cuts after 13 let go in North Bay

On the heels of job cuts at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, the Ontario Nurses’ Association is warning thousands of nurses could lose their jobs across the province in the next couple of years.

‘Landmark’ cobalt sulphate refinery coming to Northeastern Ontario

A $100 million investment from Electra Battery Materials will help establish what the province calls a 'landmark' cobalt sulphate refinery in Temiskaming Shores.

First segment of road to Ring of Fire announced

The province says a road rehabilitation project in Geraldton, about halfway between Hearst and Thunder Bay, is the first segment on the road network into the Ring of Fire and its critical minerals.

Provincial funding to boost construction-related training programs

The province is looking to strengthen the pipeline of highly skilled construction workers needed to fulfill its plan to build more homes, highways, hospitals and critical infrastructure.

Communication infrastructure damage leads to cellular service disruption in Temagami, Marten River areas

Copper wire theft may be the cause of a significant disruption to mobile phone service in parts of Temagami, Marten River and the surrounding areas.

Ontario government announces funding support for residential school survivors

The province says funding applications are now being accepted from communities and organizations that provide culturally appropriate mental health and wellness supports to survivors and their families impacted by ongoing burial investigations at former residential schools.

Two charged with second degree murder after OPP investigates ‘suspicious death’ in Bonfield

Two people have been charged with second degree murder following an OPP suspicious death investigation in Bonfield. The OPP says...

New FONOM proposal calls on province, feds to upgrade HWY 11 and 17

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is leading a proposal that would upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to...

Callander man running in Alberta byelection

Dillon Anderson lives roughly 2,600 km away from the federal riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, but his name is on...

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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

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

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 says there are no ongoing safety concerns after a student threats investigation.

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

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

Thanksgiving Monday closures in effect locally

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