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By 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. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s Groceries and Essentials Benefit will put hundreds of dollars back into the hands of 12 million Canadians.

By Richard Coffin The Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors are adding their voices to those calling for an annual provincial investment of $435 million to stabilize homelessness and health systems. They say it would protect the regional economy. The mayors of North Bay, Timmins, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder

Bank would bring up to 3,500 direct jobs to Canada if Toronto is selected as host city The Ontario government took the next step in its ongoing advocacy to secure Toronto’s selection as the headquarters of the newly created Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), launching a comprehensive

First-in-Canada FAST program connecting patients to life-extending treatments up to a year sooner The Ontario government is continuing to lead the world in cancer care by approving access to six new life-extending cancer treatments through the Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program. This first-in-Canada initiative is fast-tracking access to

By Richard Coffin Don’t be alarmed if you see an increased police presence at the Sturgeon River House Museum on Thursday. Officials say that’s because the North-East Region OPP Emergency Response Team is taking part in police training exercises at the Fort Road location in West Nipissing. STAY

By Richard Coffin Almaguin Highlands OPP have charged the driver of a commercial motor vehicle after a collision resulted in the lengthy closure of Highway 11 on Monday. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Police say emergency crews

By Richard Coffin Bonfield is receiving just over $32,000 to address barriers to growth, protect local jobs, and better position the community to attract and retain investment. MPP Vic Fedeli announced the money through the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news

Federal and provincial investment will help local food producers expand global sales of Ontario grown products The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses sell more Ontario grown products around

All southbound lanes on Highway 11 between McFadden Line in Powassan and Goreville Road in South River are closed following a collision involving two transport trucks. Almaguin OPP officers are on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and drive with caution due to current road conditions.

Funding will support jobs, unlock new housing opportunities and economic growth in 127 communities across the province The Ontario government is investing an additional $700 million to help 127 municipalities and First Nations communities upgrade and expand aging water infrastructure across the province. The funding comes from the province’s