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Today, the Government of Ontario and the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) announced that they have ratified a new three-year funding agreement effective April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028. This agreement includes a historic investment of up to $52 million to increase compensation and help connect more people to

Proposed changes would require provincial Ombudsman to be bilingual The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would amend the Ombudsman Act to require the office holder to be proficient in French and English. This change would support the Ombudsman in their function of directly overseeing French language

Government prioritizing residency spots for Ontario students who attend medical school abroad The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that will protect Ontario’s health-care workforce by prioritizing international medical graduates (IMGs) from Ontario for postgraduate medical residency positions in the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). This change will make

By Richard Coffin A state of emergency has been declared by the Township of Chisholm. It’s due to severe flooding across the township. “Approximately one-quarter of the impacted area is underwater, and water levels continue to rise as snowmelt from Algonquin Park combines with significant rainfall,” reads a post

Province giving adults more freedom to responsibly enjoy alcohol throughout park grounds and beaches Just in time for summer, the Ontario government is making it easier for people to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends by allowing adults to responsibly consume their favourite alcoholic beverages throughout provincial parks.

$125 million investment will establish a permanent, state-of-the-art training facility in Sudbury, training 540 new volunteers per year The Ontario government supports the $125 million investment through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to build a new, state-of-the-art Ontario Mine Rescue Training Institute in Sudbury. As part of the

By Brad Aubin The Municipality of West Nipissing is hosting a Public Open House next week on proposed changes to the Zoning By-law. Officials say public input is an important part of the process and the session will provide an opportunity for residents to review the changes, ask questions and

By Richard Coffin Smile Cookies are returning later this month at Tim Hortons and several area groups are benefiting. The chocolate chunk cookies with an icing smile will be available from April 27 to May 3. Restaurants in the city are supporting the North Bay and District Humane Society while

By Richard Coffin The provincial NDP’s Northern Caucus and leader Marit Stiles have launched a documentary on their recent northern highways tour. Officials say it showcases the urgent need for safer northern highways. “Going on this two-week journey was an experience I hope will open a lot of eyes

Proposed changes would strengthen oversight, ensure consistent learning resources and direct every dollar into classrooms The Ontario government introduced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, to strengthen school board oversight and accountability and ensure more consistent learning experiences for students to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. The