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Agreements now in place with six provinces will grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers Premier Doug Ford was joined by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that will help grow all three provincial economies by advancing

New measures would also help protect children and youth and promote student success Ontario will introduce the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, that, if passed, would strengthen government oversight, accountability and transparency in public school boards, postsecondary education and children’s aid societies. The changes would also increase the

Changes also include re-introducing a pension plan to align with federal government and other provinces With the support of all parties in the legislature, the Ontario government is introducing new legislation to adjust compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP), including by re-introducing pension benefits. MPP salaries in Ontario have

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Government is creating a new $500 million Critical Minerals Processing Fund, and the north is expected to benefit.   That from Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP and Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.   He says it also helps protect the province and its

NOLUM Mayors Meet with Premier and Cabinet to Champion Northern Growth and Economic Stability  Northern Ontario’s Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) met today with Premier Doug Ford, certain Cabinet Ministers, and Invest Ontario leadership.  The discussions focused on protecting Northern Ontario’s economy, responding to the impact of tariffs, and

By Richard Coffin A North Bay-based environmental group is adding its voice to those opposing Bill 5, which the government says is aimed at unleashing Ontario’s economy.   Northwatch has submitted a commentary to the province.   “We are disappointed and frustrated at our being excluded from the committee hearing schedule,

Province cutting red tape to speed up construction of training centres and support workers impacted by tariffs and economic uncertainty The Ontario government will soon introduce a series of proposed changes to protect workers, including cutting red tape to accelerate the construction of Skills Development Fund (SDF) training centres at

New campaign showcases some of Ontario’s premier travel, culinary and artistic destinations As summer nears, there has never been a better time to explore and celebrate all the beauty and culture Ontario has to offer. In the face of U.S. tariffs, continued economic uncertainty and renewed interest in

By Richard Coffin The Chiefs of Ontario says First Nations across the province are united in their opposition to the Bill 5. Officials say the economic legislation threatens their lands, waters, and governance, but also undermines the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate and disregards First Nations’ right to

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police report a search that began last December for a person wanted in connection with several criminal offences is in police custody.   North Bay OPP say the 52-year-old Mattawa man was arrested Friday in Papineau-Cameron Township.   Several OPP units were involved, including the Emergency Response