by Randy ThomsAn overwhelming show of support for strike action from the province’s public elementary teachers. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says its members have voted 95 per cent in support of the action to back contract demands. The nearly 80,000 full-time and occasional teachers have...
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The provincial Liberals want to know why our government has lowered the home heating rebate, and lowered the income threshold to access the money. The rebate is $600 this year for families making less than $75,000 or singles taking in under $55,000. That is down from $1,000 and a higher income...
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by CJ GoaterRock Tech has released a statement announcing that the districts of Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Nipissing, and the Leeds and Grenville areas have made the shortlist for a potential lithium converter site, estimated to be open in the province in 2027. The company also hopes to develop an integrated...
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by CJ GoaterRiverside Health Care is implementing a new visitation policy and procedures for all sites. Within the updated policy, RHC has designations for visitors and caregivers. The policy states caregivers and essential care partners as people who provide physical, psychological, spiritual, and/or...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Southbridge Lakehead long-term care home, located at 135 Vickers St. S, have announced the COVID-19 outbreak previously declared on October 16, 2023, on the 4th and 5th floors has been expanded to facility-wide. There are restrictions on admissions,...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police say they have identified a body found along the Saint John River. A fisherman discovered the body just north of Reversing Falls around 1 p.m. on Sept. 1. DNA analysis has determined the body was that of a 50-year-old man from Saint John. “Investigators do not believe that the...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s school gender identity policy was front and centre during the first Question Period of the new legislative session. Liberal leader Susan Holt pressed the government Wednesday about controversial changes made to Policy 713 earlier this year. Teachers are no longer allowed to use a...
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by CJ GoaterAlgonquin Avenue Public School has received a $4500 donation from Green For Life to support outdoor environmental education programming. The school is now equipped with an outdoor classroom and the donation will be used for more outdoor education experiences like field trips. Darren Lentz...
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The NDP wants to eliminate ‘no-pet clauses’ on rental agreements. Halifax-Chebucto MLA Gary Burrill says landlords have been introducing the new clauses to existing agreements, as a way to speed up evictions and raise the rent. “Will the Minister exercise his responsibility and authority to stop...
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by CJ GoaterOntario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has made its second quarter (July 1 – September 30) payment totaling $725,487 to the City of Thunder Bay for hosting Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay. During OLG’s current fiscal year (April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024), Thunder Bay has received $1,278,400. “OLG...
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