by Randy ThomsThe provincial government intends to reverse an Ontario Energy Board decision related to the hook-up of new natural gas services. The OEB approved in December that residents and businesses pay the full costs upfront. Prior to the decision, homeowners were given 40 years. Energy Minister Todd...
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by Randy ThomsTentative deals have been reached between the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation for three separate bargaining groups. The agreements cover the board’s education assistants, office, clerical and library staff and occasional teachers. No...
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by Randy ThomsA slight dip in the water levels of lakes within the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin. It is still within the normal range for this time of year. However, the Lake of the Woods Control Board says the level has dropped 2 cm in the past week. Another decline of 1 to 2 cm is expected over the...
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by Caitlin SnowProtests are planned Saturday and Monday, over the evacuation of tent encampments around HRM. The city says people have the right to rally, but violence or destruction of property will not be tolerated. Monday is the deadline for when those living rough at five encampments including Grand Parade...
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Lunenburg District RCMP have issued a province-wide arrest warrant for a 34-year-old man. Christian Andre Dionne from Harbourville is facing multiple charges including assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement. Dionne is described as 6-feet, 165 lbs. He has thinning brown hair and a...
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by Randy ThomsThe Ford government is defending its support for home care. Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa spoke on Thursday at Queen’s Park about a Sioux Lookout family’s five-year struggle to access services. “Howard has spent the last five years trying to navigate a badly broken healthcare system, and things...
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by Adam RileyFull confidence and excitement are the two descriptors Mayor Jack Harrison has following the announcement a new hotel and conference centre will be coming to Dryden this year. On Wednesday Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation announced the project which would see a former RV Park redeveloped, which...
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by Randy ThomsBill 124 is no more. The Ford government has repealed the wage-restricting legislation in its entirety through an Order in Council. The move comes after two court rulings deeming it unconstitutional and infringing on workers’ rights to bargain. “Repealing the Bill will solve the inequality of...
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by Tara ClowA policy biennial convention will be held on Saturday for the New Brunswick Liberal Association. This is an opportunity for party members to come together to discuss and debate a record-breaking 75 policy resolutions put forward by riding associations and commissions. The association says these...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has expressed confidence in the appointment of Tim Cranston, a former Progressive Conservative candidate, as the new chair of the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board. Amidst concerns about potential bias, particularly regarding the board’s upcoming decision on...
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