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$285,000 to Upgrade Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System Bridges The Ontario government is investing $285,000 to the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System (VMUTS) organization for the installation of two bridges to replace deteriorated structures on the trail system. The bridges have been built over Antoine Creek and Francis Creek, ensuring

Provinces and territories united to build electricity infrastructure and transform Canada into energy superpower The Ontario government announced a historic effort to connect and strengthen Canada’s electricity systems by launching a first-of-its-kind interprovincial-territorial partnership to build transmission infrastructure needed to power the country’s next generation of growth. The

With the 98th Annual Academy Awards set for Sunday, March 15, Sudbury Indie Cinema is once again bringing the excitement of Oscar season to Northeastern Ontario- giving local cinephiles the chance to experience the year’s most celebrated films on the big screen and walk their own glamorous red carpet

By Richard Coffin The first-ever Robinson Huron Treaty Youth Advisory has been formed and two members represent Nipissing First Nation. Officials with Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) say it’s a historic step in strengthening youth leadership and engagement. They add the advisory will champion the voices and priorities of Anishinaabek

By Richard Coffin Magnetawan is getting a new state-of-the-art fire hall. The Ontario government is investing $1.25 million, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), to help the local municipality build a new fire station. According to provincial officials, the Magnetawan Fire Department’s existing workspace was small

By Richard Coffin Ontario’s opposition is taking a road trip. Some New Democrat MPPs left Queen’s Park in Toronto on Tuesday for their northern highway tour. They’ll be listening to communities, documenting concerns, and pushing the government to act before more lives are lost. STAY INFORMED – Click

Deal will remove barriers to free trade between provinces, supporting consumer choice and economic growth Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to allow consumers to purchase alcohol directly from the other province’s local producers, including breweries, wineries and distilleries. Allowing direct-to-consumer

Accelerated construction schedule and new economic partnerships with First Nations will see roads begin to open in 2030 the Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in

Province keeping workers on the job and supporting the safe movement of people and goods in Eastern Ontario The Ontario government issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design the expansion of Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior. Highway 17 is a

Property owners are invited to review the proposed updates and submit comments by March 1, 2026 https://nbmca.ca/waters.../drinking-water-source-protection/ Is your property located partially or fully within the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) Area under the Clean Water Act, 2006. This Act is part of Ontario’s multi-barrier