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By Richard Coffin The province will be responsible for residential recycling in West Nipissing as of July 2.   The municipality says they’re currently working with Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization that manages recycling programs across Ontario, to ensure a smooth transition.   Officials say GFL Environmental has been retained by

Province ensuring affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy supply as part of its plan to protect Ontario Today, the Ontario government announced its plans to expand the province’s hydrogen energy advantage to ensure the province has affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy to build new homes and support economic

New investments will create more opportunities to enjoy hiking trails across Province The Ontario government is expanding access to trails across the province by investing $20 million over four years into the Greenlands Conservation Partnership program. For 2024/25, 15 projects will open up over 1,650 acres of land,

By Richard Coffin Updated maps involving areas vulnerable to flooding in the region are now available.   The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says a comprehensive update has been completed, in collaboration with the Province of Ontario, the City of North Bay, and the Municipality of Callander.   Officials say the completed

Spring legislature concludes with the passage of 10 bills that will protect Ontario workers, businesses and communities The Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s spring sitting has concluded following the passage of 10 historic government bills, part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building the most competitive and

Government cutting red tape to strengthen Ontario’s health-care workforce The Ontario government is taking significant steps to strengthen its health-care workforce by making it easier for U.S.-licensed nurses and board-certified physicians to move to and practise in Ontario. The change is part of the government’s plan

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP says its investigating repeated incidents of vandalism at Kaibuskong Park in the Township of Bonfield.    Ontario Provincial police say a report of mischief, including multiple items being thrown into the water, was reported to them on May 27.    Officials say the Township has

By My North Bay Now Staff Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting. Provincial and territorial leaders met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon on Monday, each bringing their

By Richard Coffin The Anishinabek Nation leadership is calling on the province to immediately withdraw Bill 5. This as they join with First Nations leaders from across the province for a Queen’s Park rally and round dance in protest of the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. Report

ByRichard Coffin If you’re heading to Témiscaming, Quebec early this week, there may be traffic delays due to inspection work on the dam.    Public Services and Procurement Canada says the work will result in alternating lane closures and short-term full bridge closures (up to 30 minutes) from 7 am