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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

By Richard Coffin Residents in West Nipissing are being asked to help protect and respect community spaces. In a release, officials say the outdoor rink building in Cache Bay has been repeatedly vandalized, and if it continues, they say the building may need to be closed to the public. STAY

CMHA - Rising homelessness and unmet mental health needs straining Northern Ontario’s health system The report, Protecting Northern Ontario for 1.3 cents on the dollar, examines how the integration of housing and health infrastructure supports the region’s $34.6 billion economy. Public health data revealed in the

Funding advances the province’s plan to connect everyone to primary care by 2029 including NOSM North Bay The Ontario government is investing up to $8 million to support planning for 16 new and expanded primary care teaching clinics across the province to connect 300,000 more people to primary

By Richard Coffin Callander council has officially declared two of its five seats vacant, including the mayor’s chair. This after the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit last month. Specifics on the resignations haven’t been detailed, but Interim Mayor Jordy Carr told council on Tuesday

Investment will fund modern classrooms and cutting-edge equipment needed to build a strong, highly skilled workforce The Ontario government is preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow by investing $242 million to upgrade learning facilities at publicly funded colleges and universities across the province. As part of the government’s

By Richard Coffin A new general contractor is needed for the new Parry Sound JK-12 school and childcare facility. This after Education Minister Paul Callandra terminated the contract of the now-former general contractor. In a letter to parents, the Near North District School Board says the decision was made after

Local students will benefit from new, modern classrooms that prepare them for the future Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is investing $9.4 million through the Capital Priorities Program to support an addition to St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School located at 1475 Main Street North

Province investing $350,000 to help build a lasting space of remembrance in Richmond Hill The Ontario government is providing $350,000 to the City of Richmond Hill to support the construction of the Flight PS752 Memorial, honouring the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which was shot down

Province launches first IESO-led competitive transmission selection process to maximize benefits The Ontario government is starting 2026 with a focus on driving growth and creating jobs by approving the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) recommendation to build a new underwater electricity transmission line from near the Darlington Nuclear Generating